• THE FIT PICKLER
  • Posts
  • 8 Simple Adjustments that Make a Big Difference in Your Game

8 Simple Adjustments that Make a Big Difference in Your Game

You Named Your Team What???, BF DEALS, PB Saving Lives & Where to Find a Hollywood Agent

Author

FIT PICKLER
November 28, 2024

Health, Fitness, News & Fun for
Picklers of All Ages

What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:

  • “GOT IT CONTEST” WINNER ANNOUNCED

  • BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!!!

  • 8 Simple Adjustments to Instantly Improve Your Pickleball Game

  • You Named Your Team What???

  • Fitness Expert Glenn Dawson: The Ultimate Stretch for
    Lower Back/Hip Pain

  • The Brain-Healthy Benefits of Pickleball

  • A Life Changing Story of Healing Through Pickleball

  • Where To Find A Hollywood Agent

  • Basketball, Football & The Business of Pickleball

  • Humor: Waking Up Knowing I Get To Play Pickleball Today

  • Coach Mary: Get to The Kitchen and Attack the Ball - Mastering Volley Shots

  • We have launched on Instagram - Follow Us Here

🏆NOVEMBER WINNER OF THE “GOT IT” CONTEST
This month’s Prize: “Pickle Up Buttercup”
T-ShirtWinner: “Amy M.” Congratulations!

© Original Design by The Fit Pickler
SAVE 20% with Code FITPICKLER20

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS NOW

Don’t Miss Out !!!

Shop Til You Drop (Shot)

RPPA MEMBERSHIP - 75% OFF Yearly Membership - Only $25/year
And Get a FREE 6-Pack of Diadem Official Pickleballs

See Video Walkthrough of The Membership Site Here

Thursday & Friday Only - Click Here Now To Join for Only $25

DIDEM SPORTS - 30% OFF Site Wide - Click Here

DINKY BALLS - SAVE 20% Site Wide - Click Here - Use Code “RPPA”

RESET U FITNESS -FITNESS BUNDLE DEAL - 30 Day Free Trial
& 50% OFF 1st TWO Months - Click Here

FRANK WORKS SHOES - Save 10% OFF Your First Order - Click Here

FLOW SOCIETY ACTIVE WEAR - Save 15% Site Wide - Click Here
Use Code “FLOWPICKLE15”

RECOVERY LAB - MAGNESIUM BATH SOAKS - Up to 35% OFF
FRIDAY ONLY - CLICK HERE

MYPADL - Make 4 Bands For The Price of 2 - Click Here

PICKLEBALL TRAVEL - $300 Back After 1st Booking - Click Here
Use Code “pickleballtravel24”

FLORIDA PICKLEBALL CLOTHING COMPANY - Save 15% Site Wide
Click Here Use Code “RPPA15”

THE FIT PICKLER STORE - Save 20% Site Wide - Click Here
Use Code “FITPICKLER20”

JOHN ZAKOUR’S NEW BOOK - Get Yours for Only $1.99 - Click Here

🥷 SKILLS
8 Simple Adjustments to Instantly
Improve Your Pickleball Game

A Little More To The Left….

In pickleball, the smallest adjustments can lead to game-changing results. While advanced shots and strategies are appealing, foundational improvements can elevate your performance without adding complexity. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran looking to refine your skills, these pickleball tips will help improve your consistency, accuracy, and decision-making.

This article covers eight simple yet impactful adjustments, along with actionable drills to implement them into your practice. Get ready to transform your game by focusing on the details that matter most.

Fine-Tune Your Pickleball Grip
Your grip forms the foundation of every shot. Minor changes in grip pressure or positioning can significantly enhance your control and accuracy.

Loosen Your Grip Pressure
A tight grip often leads to stiff, erratic shots. Relax your grip to about a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. A softer grip helps you absorb impact and generate smoother, controlled shots.

👏 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

You Named Your Team What???
175 Hilarious PB Team Names

What’s In A Name?

Looking for a pickleball team name that serves up laughs and camaraderie? From the pun-filled brilliance of "Spin Stallions" and "Paddle Pizzazz" to the cheeky charm of "Highway Lobbery " and "Volley Vixens," this collection of 175 funny and clever names is sure to inspire your crew's court-side identity.

Whether you’re smashing through tournaments or just dinking around for fun, find the perfect moniker to represent your team's unique style and humor! Click here to see the names…

 🏋️ STAYING FIT with GLENN

The Ultimate Stretch For
Lower Back/Hip Pain

👩‍⚕️MEDICAL NEWS

The Brain-Healthy Benefits of Pickleball

Smart People Play Pickleball

Pickleball isn’t just a fun way to stay active—it’s also emerging as a surprising tool for boosting brain health. Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola reveals how this fast-growing sport enhances proprioception, hand-eye coordination, and social connection, offering benefits that go far beyond the court.

Whether you're chasing a ball or chatting with teammates, pickleball may be the key to keeping both body and mind sharp. Read on to explore the science behind its mental health perks and why it’s quickly becoming a favorite for people of all ages, click here…

🧠 MENTAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT

A Life Changing Story of Healing
Through Pickleball

Pickleball Brings Hope

Pickleball has proven to be more than just a game—it’s a life-changing force. Australian pickleball star Sarah Burr recently shared an inspiring story about how the sport played a crucial role in her husband's journey to overcome mental health challenges.

Through its unique mix of physical activity, social interaction, and a supportive community, pickleball gave him a new circle of friends, boosted his confidence, and helped him find joy and purpose again.

See how pickleball's transformative power continues to bring happiness, connection, and healing to people worldwide in this remarkable story of resilience and recovery.
Click Here…

🤩 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Hollywood Embraces Pickleball

What I Really Want To Do Is Direct!

Hollywood’s biggest dealmakers are swapping boardrooms for pickleball courts, as the Entertainment Pickleball League (EPL) takes center stage in Calabasas. What started as a casual four-team league in September has ballooned into a star-studded competition, with agents and execs from top studios and networks forming teams like Disney’s “Monster Dinks” and CAA’s “Dill Makers.”

With pickleball quickly becoming the preferred setting for networking and negotiations, EPL is proving that Hollywood’s next big breakout might just happen on the court.
Read the full story here…

🏈 💼 🏀 BUSINESS NEWS
Basketball, Football &
The Business of Pickleball

Celeb Athletes Getting In On The Gold Rush

Pickleball is taking the world by storm, and the biggest stars in sports aren’t just watching—they’re investing. Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James are diving into this fast-growing phenomenon, backing pro teams and fueling a movement that’s transforming the game into a high-stakes industry.

With cutting-edge facilities and passionate players driving explosive growth, pickleball is becoming more than a sport—it’s a cultural and financial revolution. Discover how this meteoric rise is creating new opportunities for fans, athletes, and savvy investors alike.
Read more here…

🤣 HUMOR

Click to View

The only thing that will pull me out of bed at 5am!!😱 

🧭 COMMUNITY NEWS

RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

HOLDING COURT with
COACH MARY

  💪Get to The Kitchen and Attack the Ball
Mastering Volley Shots

GET TO THE KITCHEN AND ATTACK SHOTS

Here are some great videos and shorts to help you master your volley shots:

I have noticed during my drill classes recently, that players are not putting away attackable balls. They block, dink or reset, but they do not attack!

Basic strategies for all levels:

· Serve deep
· Return deep and get to the NVZ (Kitchen)
· Serving team executes a third shot drop, third shot drive, third shot lob, or third shot hybrid
· All four players are at the net, dinking until they get a ball that they can speed up or attack.

In my observations, very few beginner to advanced-beginner players get to the NVZ and start dinking. They do not return deep enough to get to the line, or they get attacked on the way in. You need to be able to attack any weak shots, so get up to the line and get ready to put the ball down and deep at their feet.

Here are some suggestions:

1. If you cannot get through the transition zone before your opponent contacts the ball, be sure to split step and get balanced with your paddle out in front of you. Volley it deep, and then get all the way to the line.

2. Be balanced and ready! If they give you an attackable ball, use your hips and shoulders, short backswing, and punch, snap, drive your forehand or backhand volley deep and to your opponent’s feet. Think about a dart throw! Use your off hand to get your shoulders involved, so that you can generate power without a foot fault.

3. If the ball is not high, you can still attack if you use topspin. Drop your paddle down, (6 o’clock) and go low to high because you are close to the net. Roll the ball, use your shoulders and your off arm to generate power.

4. You really need to drill and practice this to gain confidence and be more competitive. Check out the attached videos above, which cover:

· Wall drills
· Partner drills and progressions
· Advanced volley drills, with various positions, movements, and sometimes in the Kitchen.
· Topspin roll volley if the ball is low.
· Backhand punch volley, using your shoulders and hips to attack.

Hint:  When you watch pro matches, or advanced drill videos, be sure to watch the players’ body, hips, shoulders, positioning, follow-through.  Do not just watch the ball!  Watch their split step, their backswing, their ready position, their follow-through.

You need to be comfortable at the net.  Keep a soft grip, keep your paddle in front, keep your knees soft, stance balanced, and incorporate your hips and shoulders!

Top Card Offering 0% Interest until Nearly 2026

This credit card gives more cash back than any other card in the category & will match all the cash back you earned at the end of your first year.

Not Yet a Subscriber? Click Below to Get Our Newsletter Every Week - Its FREE