Tag: Pickleball
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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…
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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:…
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Setting the Standard for a Proper Match Warmup for Pickleball
What is the point of a warmup for pickleball? Many have good answers to this question. To get the feel for the ball, to get the muscles loose, to get the blood flowing, to prevent injury. All solid responses. What do most players actually do when they warm-up? Dead dinking for two minutes and that’s…
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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. …
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The Importance of Topspin in Pickleball
With the sharper ball trajectory, topspin will increase your consistency in many situations…
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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…
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Pickleball is Changing…
We all know that pickleball is a fantastic sport bursting through the fabric of the competitive and social culture of the United States. On the top end of this burgeoning world, professional pickleball tournaments are gaining a wider audience, meaning more ticket sales, more prize money, and thus, more interest in players going pro. Even…
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Lease Signed and Executed!
We are excited to announce that the lease to our founding location is officially signed! This gives final confirmation that Slate Pickleball Club will be located at 569 South Waukegan Road in Northbrook Illinois! This excellent location at Brookside Plaza will provide an unmatched upscale pickleball experience to villages like Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park, Riverwoods,…