David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn about the selection for the third and fourth shots of a rally. Third Shot: Serving Team “The third shot of any rally—a shot hit by the serving team—determines which doubles team will gain the…
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August 2023, Sports
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Dinking Divas brave the hot weather to get in some good pickleball play!
Sports, July 2023
Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it is time now to learn about shot selection. Mary Littlewood says the ideal sequence of shots provides a means for all four players to get to the net where pickleball is won and lost as opposed to…
Sports, June 2023
A Great Cinco de Mayo Pickleball Tournament!
Pam Whims This year’s Cinco de Mayo Pickleball Tournament was a big hit. The three-day event was colorful, competitive, and fun for all 134 participants. Anna Ung of SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association (SBRPBA) was in charge of organizing the event, and she did a fabulous job. Here’s what participants and spectators are saying. Lisa Horton…
Front Page, June 2023
SaddleBrooke Ranch Takes Pickleball Challenge Trophy
Cathy Kauffman Under bright blue skies on April 15, a total of 108 players—27 teams from SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR), and 27 teams from Quail Creek—competed in the annual Pickleball Challenge at the Quail Creek Pickleball Club. The competition was hard-fought, and a good time was had by all. Each winning team earned two points per…
Generals, June 2023
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, June 13, at 4 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
Sports, May 2023
Binge Dinkers Pickleball Team
The Binge Dinkers are a 3.0 Arizona Pickleball Players League women’s team. Pictured are: (front row) Darlyn Nero, Linda Parkinson, Elizabeth Mastro, Lisa Horton; (back row) Cathy Kauffman, Jill Moretto, Lisa Richards, Irene Harvey, Jacqueline Fancher, Diane Bouchard, and Mardiece Patrick. (Photo by Debora Witten)
Sports, May 2023
Easter Morning on the Pickleball Courts!
Debora Witten, Nancy Stirling, and Madoka Knight (photo By Alan Hilchie)
Sports, March 2023
Pickleball Friends Step off the Courts
Debora Witten Even pickleball players have to eat. This group has been playing pickleball together for several years and finally made it to the Cadillac Chaparral Restaurant. Seated left to right are: David and Sharon Steen, Dave and Gayle Richey, Judy and Andy Abadia, Debora and Martin DeMatteis, and Jeff and Vida Kaczmarek. It was…
Sports, March 2023
Relishing Pickleball: The Lob—Part 3
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, following is a summary of her advice regarding how to defend against the lob. How should you defend against the opponents lobbing over your heads? In a word, “communication.” Both partners must communicate with one another. The first priority…