Should protective eyewear be required for pickleball matches?
Pickleball is a fun and fast-paced sport, but as with any sport, it's not without its risks. When you step onto the pickleball court, you'll likely find yourself engaging in fast hands battles at the kitchen line, which can lead to some unpredictable and intense shots. These high-speed exchanges can occasionally result in unintended consequences, including eye injuries. To mitigate these risks, one essential...
Increase your pickleball cardio fitness with this aerobic workout
A common misconception about pickleball is that because the court is small, you don’t need to have good cardio. But that just isn’t true. Pickleball at high levels requires aerobic stamina, particularly for singles matches. And if you want to compete, you have to be able to withstand back-to-back matches on tournament weekends. To fully understand the aerobic system, let’s consider this analogy. Think...
Consider these tips for developing a more aggressive pickleball serve
As you increase your skill level in pickleball, it’s important to begin viewing your serve as a weapon and not just a way to start a point. To help increase the effectiveness of your serve, you should practice hitting the ball deep and in different positions to help set you and your partner up for success. In this Selkirk TV tutorial, pickleball coach Morgan...
