Author: Lindsay Trapani
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Let’s Get Match Tough!
“I am so much better during a drill than during an actual match.” I hear this all the time. The struggle is real. Many players are just not match tough. The most obvious reason for performing better in a class is because there is no pressure. A primary goal during an instructional setting is for…
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The Power of the Dink in Pickleball
You know how it goes: you get on the court and players warm up about six dinks and quickly decide they are “warmed-up” and ready to go. Within 30 seconds of the game starting, balls are being smacked back and forth for a banger’s delight. Everyone then says, “Wow, what a point! Wish I could…
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No Slackers At Slate
While construction is underway, the Slate team has been very busy getting ready for YOU. What have we been up to: On Court: Off Court: So much goes into opening a facility like Slate and we are lucky enough to have the time to work together as a cohesive team before our doors open. This…
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Use the Rhythmic Swing to Increase Your Power in Pickleball
Is your pickleball swing choppy? Do you not hit the ball as hard as you want to? Having a rhythmic swing is your answer. Maintaining a fluid swing from start to finish is essential to increase your power, spin, and timing, maximizing your accuracy and depth control. I have always been a player (tennis, badminton,…
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Know Your Opponents’ Shot Clock in Pickleball
The importance of understanding the shot clock when developing strategy in pickleball.
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The “Not So Secret” Society of Pickleball
Pickleball is universal! It unites people of all ages, genders, races, beliefs, socioeconomics, physical abilities, and more. It’s a welcoming culture. No matter where you come from, you have a place on the court. There are few things in this world that bring people together on such a grand scale, but pickleball does just that.…
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The Art of Pickleball Open Play
Believe it or not, there is an art to pickleball open play. The idea of open play is to bring together players of all levels, ages, and gender in the spirit of community, teamwork, and sportsmanship, but sometimes, it goes off script. There are so many different types of players you’ll encounter at open play:…