Player self-assessment in pickleball: Key skills differentiating 3.0 to 5.0 players
By: Christopher Amidzich One of the items that comes up a lot, relative to each player’s pickleball proficiency, is their player rating. If you are a regular player, this is something you want to know with some degree of accuracy. It will be the determining factor in ensuring you are playing against comparable competition in open and tournament play. Playing against those who are...
Start playing pickleball: The sport Elon Musk says is going to 'crush tennis'
Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity, and for a good reason. In a recent tweet, business magnate Elon Musk suggested that this easy-to-learn and fun-to-play sport is set to "crush tennis." If you're contemplating diving into the world of pickleball, we're here to help you understand why it's a fantastic sport to pick up and how it serves as a convenient alternative to tennis....
Dinking in pickleball: The shot that changes everything: 6 keys to success!
By: Christopher Amidzich Most beginning pickleball players start by banging the ball back-and-forth and generally come to dinking by accident. You will even hear new players complain about the game slowing down at the net. They don’t understand what dinking is about; therefore, initially, do not put the necessary emphasis on the development of this part of their game. Just to make sure we...
