Pickleball Education

  Pickleball stands out from many sports due to its unique dynamics of offense and defense.  Unlike traditional team sports where possession of the ball typically signifies an offensive play, pickleball presents a more nuanced scenario.  In pickleball, certain actions and court positions determine whether you are playing offense or defense. It’s important to know which role you are taking and how to regain...

Among one of the most important advanced techniques you can learn in pickleball is spin. Once you have the fundamentals of the game down, it’s time to start imparting spin on the ball because it offers you strategic advantages on the court.  Modern paddles, designed with grittier surfaces, are crafted specifically to maximize this effect, promoting a higher level of play through enhanced ball...

Paddle and racket sport athletes are familiar with injuries such as ankle sprains, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, and tendonitis. Another injury, while not as well known, is still commonly seen: hernias. A hernia is defined as an abnormal medical condition where part of an organ is displaced and protrudes or bulges through the wall of the cavity where it is normally contained.  Because...