Upgrade Your Dynamic Warmup for Pickleball

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  • Upgrade Your Dynamic Warmup for Pickleball

    Upgrade Your Dynamic Warmup for Pickleball

    In my previous blog post, I discussed the importance of a proper hitting warmup before a match. I also mentioned that in my next piece, I’d speak on warming-up before you even walk on the court to rally.  Would I say that a pre-hitting warmup is as necessary as a proper hitting warmup? No. But…

  • The Art of Pickleball Open Play

    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:…

  • Slate June Update

    Slate June Update

    Lindsay Trapani is with Slate!

  • Standards at Slate

    Standards at Slate

    Hello future Slate members, A club with a program as comprehensive as ours is going to require a complex standard of procedure architecture. Every aspect of our robust programming is going to be of the highest caliber, and for that to occur, the standards must be set well before opening, and the coaches fully trained. …

  • Pre-Demolition Work Has Begun!

    Pre-Demolition Work Has Begun!

    Many aspects of Slate’s development are now set in motion since the lease signing. This includes the substantial permitting process with Cook County. There are permits for plumbing, electrical, the liquor business license, but the one we need immediately is the demolition permit. We gotta knock down a lot of walls! Since part of our…