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Mastering the Sneak Attack Drive
Men & PB, Cannabis & PB, Trophy Tribute & Jamie Foxx
FIT PICKLER
November 07, 2024
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Health, Fitness, News & Fun for Picklers of All Ages
What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:
Mastering the Sneak Attack Drive
Men, Pickleball & Friendship
Fitness Expert Glenn Dawson: Lower Your High Hip in 3 Moves
New Pickleball Trophy Pays Tribute To Sport's Local Founders
Chong Kim’s Mission: Pickleball For A Cause
Humor: Jamie Foxx Loves Pickleball
95-Year-Old Credits His Good Health To Pickleball
UPDATE: Cannabis & Pro Pickleball Sponsorship Details
Rally Rundown: Local Highlights
Announcements: JOIN RPPA TODAY and Get 2 BONUS GIFTS
Coach Mary: How To Get to the NVZ Zone (Kitchen) With Your Doubles Partner
🥷SKILLS
Mastering the Sneak Attack Drive
Get a SNEAK PEEK at This Strategy!
Turning a Defensive Baseline Shot into an Offensive Weapon
In pickleball, your baseline shots often play a defensive role, allowing you to reset the point and get back into position. However, a well-timed and disguised baseline drive can turn the tables, catching your opponents off guard and shifting you into an offensive position.
The sneak attack drive is a skillful move where you disguise a baseline drive as a soft return, then accelerate at the last second to surprise your opponents. In this article, we’ll break down the essential steps to mastering the sneak attack drive, covering technique, positioning, and drills to add this clever shot to your game.
What is the Sneak Attack Drive?
The sneak attack drive is a baseline shot where you appear to be setting up for a soft, neutral return, then suddenly accelerate the shot with speed and power.
🏋️ STAYING FIT with
GLENN & BRIANNA
Lower Your High Hip
in 3 Moves
🗞️NEWS
Men, Pickleball & Friendship
It’s Raining Men…
An annual pickleball tournament isn’t just a game for this group of friends—it’s a lifeline. In an era when meaningful friendships among men are dwindling, these players are bucking the trend and proving the power of connection.
Discover how this quirky tournament has helped them stay close through the highs and lows of life. And speaking of quirky, you won’t believe the trophy the winners are given! Click here to read more…
🗞️ NEWS
New Pickleball Trophy Pays
Tribute To Sport's Local Founders
Photo by USA Pickleball
Pickleball’s origins are getting a tribute with a new national trophy: the Founder’s Legacy Cup. Unveiled by USA Pickleball, this trophy isn’t just about celebrating champions; it’s a nod to the sport’s creators on Bainbridge Island and a connection to the game’s 1960s roots.
Debuting at the USA Pickleball National Championships in Arizona, this trophy honors the founders’ legacy and invites medalists to add their own mark to the sport’s history. Discover the story behind this unique trophy and what it means for pickleball’s future.
👏 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Chong Kim’s Mission: Pickleball For A Cause
Man on a Mission
Chong Kim isn’t just playing pickleball — he’s using it as a vehicle for a powerful mission. Inspired by a personal tragedy, this Texas athlete is traveling to all 50 states, rallying players to prioritize mental health on and off the court.
Discover how Kim is turning each game into a call for connection, healing, and awareness in communities nationwide. Click here…
🤣HUMOR
Jamie Foxx Loves Pickleball
Lots of great Pickleballers on both sides. 🤝🏼 @iamjamiefoxx
— The Kitchen Pickleball 👨🏻🍳 (@TheKitchenPB)
9:33 PM • Nov 2, 2024
👏COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
95-Year-Old Credits His Good
Health To Pickleball
Young at Heart!
For 95-year-old Vince Golden, pickleball isn’t just a game—it’s his key to staying young and vibrant. Playing every morning, Vince believes that hitting the court could add years to anyone’s life.
With his unwavering dedication, a playful sense of humor, and heartwarming stories from his fascinating life, Vince has become a local legend, even earning the nickname "Mayor of Longwood Park." Discover how pickleball, friendship, and gratitude fuel this remarkable man’s zest for life, read more here…
💼 BUSINESS NEWS
UPDATE: Cannabis & Pro
Pickleball Sponsorship Details
High on (Pickleball) Life
Back in August, we learned of Trulieve Cannabis Corp.’s groundbreaking sponsorship in professional pickleball, marking a first for the cannabis industry. Now the details are finally being made public. Most striking is the exclusivity of the contract makes Trulieve uniquely positioned within the sport.
With branding across top events and a focus on wellness benefits, this partnership is pushing the boundaries of cannabis in athletics. Read on to explore the full story behind this unprecedented collaboration. Click here to see more…
📜 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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🧭 COMMUNITY NEWS
RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
SACRAMENTO, CA: Auburn Park Upgrades Pickleball Courts With ADA Lift For Wheelchair Accessibility
WILLIAMSBURG, VA: PickleBUILD Habitat For Humanity's Charity Pickleball Tournament To Benefit Veterans
HONOLULU, HI: Hawaii Convention Center Has Blessing For 45 New Pickleball Courts Ahead Of Big Tournament
NORTH BRANCH, MI: North Branch High School Teachers Launch Pickleball Club
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT: How A South Burlington Fitness Center Became Vermont's Largest Pickleball Venue
PALM SPRINGS, CA: Police Department Hosts Inaugural Charity Pickleball Tournament: PADDLES FOR A CAUSE
SEQUIM, WA: Pickleball Club Comes Together to Help Sequim Family
DO YOU HAVE LOCAL NEWS TO SHARE? REACH OUT TO US AT
[email protected] and send us a link to your story!
HOLDING COURT with
COACH MARY
💪 GETTING TO THE NVZ WITH YOUR
DOUBLES PARTNER
How to get to the NVZ zone (Kitchen) with your doubles partner.
Check out this great video!
· Zane emphasizes that one of the most critical aspects of doubles play is when – and how – players approach the kitchen.
· Getting to the Kitchen consistently is one of the most important ways to score in Pickleball. The serving team is at a huge disadvantage because of the two-bounce rule.
· Should you move together with your partner? Should you rush in? Should you disconnect?
· You do not need to stay tethered to your partner!
· If my partner is going to drop the ball, I am watching whether it is a good third shot. If it is, I am moving in a couple of steps, then moving quickly to the Kitchen. Put pressure on your opponent and look to poach.
· If my partner hits a drop that is attackable, I will stay back to play defense.
· If my partner hits a third shot drive, I have two options. I am either all in, or I am staying back. I will go all the way in, looking to shake and bake. If I am not sure of his drive, I will stay put and play defense.
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