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Mid-Court Crisis Management: Getting Out of No Man’s Land
Olympics, Singapore & Yacht Pickleball
Elena
August 08, 2024
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Health, Fitness, News & Fun for Picklers of All Ages
What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:
Mid-Court Crisis Management: Getting Out of No Man’s Land
Fitness Expert Brianna Dawson: 3 Wrist Rehab Rules
Why Pickleball Isn't In The Paris Olympics
The Search for Pickleball in Paris
Kansas City Preps for PICKLECON
Humor: Week 1 of Pickleball Versus Week 2 of Pickleball
Travel: The Adriatic Yacht With A Floating Pickleball Court
How Does a Pickleball Workout Compare to Other Sports?
The Fit Pickler Survey Contest: Enter Today!
Rally Rundown: Local Highlights
Announcements: RPPA Free Membership & PickleCon
Coach Mary: Tips to Overcome Playing With A Weaker Partner
🥷SKILLS
Mid-Court Crisis Management:
Getting Out of No Man’s Land
… Here I am, stuck in the middle with you
In pickleball, getting stuck in "no man's land" can be a common occurrence, even for seasoned players. This mid-court area, typically between the baseline and the non-volley zone (NVZ), often poses significant challenges. When players find themselves in this zone, they need to employ strategic footwork, shot selection, and tactical thinking to turn a potential crisis into an opportunity.
What is Mid-Court Crisis Management?
Mid-court crisis management refers to the strategies and techniques used to effectively handle the awkward mid-court area. This area is often referred to as "no man's land" because it is too far from the net for effective volleys and too close to the baseline for comfortable groundstrokes. Being caught here can leave players vulnerable to attack, as opponents can exploit their positioning with aggressive shots.
How Players Get Stuck in "No Man's Land"
See more here…
🏋️ STAYING FIT with
GLENN & BRIANNA
3 Wrist Rehab Moves
🗞️NEWS
WHY PICKLEBALL IS NOT IN
THE PARIS OLYMPICS
Some day…
Pickleball has taken the world by storm, yet it remains absent from the Olympics. Why hasn't this popular sport made it to the grand stage? While its growing global popularity is undeniable, several key obstacles still stand in the way.
Discover the challenges pickleball faces and what needs to happen for it to be considered for future Olympic Games. Uncover the full story behind pickleball’s Olympic journey.
Speaking of Paris…
The Search for Pickleball in Paris
👏 COMMUNITY NEWS
Kansas City Preps for PickleCon
PickleCon 2024 is set to bring pickleball fever to Kansas City from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 11. Hosted by Triple Crown Sports, this inaugural fest at the Kansas City Convention Center will feature 100 courts, 130+ vendors, and 680+ participants, including pro athletes.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie, there's something for everyone. Register for tournaments, join clinics on advanced strategies, or explore the vendor floor. Don't miss special events like the Glow in the Dark Tournament and Eatertainment Tour of KC.
Get ready to paddle up some fun and immerse yourself in the world of pickleball. See more here...
🤣HUMOR
Week 1 of Pickleball Versus
Week 2 of Pickleball
@tiedyezlive Do you even pickle brah? 🏓#pickleball #comedy #pickleballislife #funny #relateable #sketchcomedy #fyp
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✈️TRAVEL
The Adriatic Yacht With a
Floating Pickleball Court
Does One Call Out? Or Ball Overboard?
Imagine playing pickleball on a yacht with the Adriatic Sea as your backdrop. That’s exactly what’s happening on the M/Y Aretha, which features a full-sized, over-water, inflatable pickleball court.
The concept has gone viral, sparking curiosity and amusement. With a court that stays afloat for two days and attentive crew members ready to retrieve stray balls, this unique experience raises some fun questions about the luxurious twist on the game.
Discover the details behind this floating pickleball adventure. See more here...
👨🔬HEALTH
How Does a Pickleball Workout
Compare to Other Sports?
Sweat, Sweat, Sweat
Pickleball has become America's fastest-growing sport, but how does it stack up as a workout compared to other racquet sports? Todd Boss set out to find the answer by measuring his own exertion across pickleball, tennis, squash, and racquetball.
Using an Apple Watch to track calories burned and heart rate, Boss tested various competitive levels of each sport. While pickleball singles proved to be the most intense workout, open play doubles fell short.
The results reveal surprising insights into the exercise potential of each racquet sport. See more here...
📜 ANNOUNCEMENTS
RPPA OFFERS FREE MEMBERSHIP
50% OFF & FREE DIADEM BALLS
The Recreational Pickleball Players Association announced the launch of their Exclusive Travel Discount site RPPA TRAVEL. And its included in the RPPA Membership! Celebrating their Official Launch at PickleCon, RPPA is offering 50% Off to Premium Members, and Sponsoring Partner Diadem Sports is sending all new Premium members a 6 Pack of their Official Pickleballs!
Learn more about RPPA here…
✅ SURVEY CONTEST ✅
🧭 COMMUNITY NEWS
RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
CAMBRIDGE, MD: Pickleball Group Protests Erupt At School Board Special Meeting
Staten Island, NY: Massive Pickleball Venue Opens At Former RollerJam USA Site
BROWNSTOWN, IN: Brownstown Pickleball Association Teaches Sports To Special Olympics Program
SOUTH AFRICA: Pickleball Taking South Africa By Storm
LEXINGTON, KY: Wildcats Attend Second Annual 'Pickle For A Purpose' Tournament For Ronald McDonald House
BRISTOL, CT: Bristol Property With Pickleball Gym, Restaurants Up For Auction. Bids Start At $5M
Henrietta, NY: Dome Arena Pickleball Club Shuts Down After Brief Run
DO YOU HAVE LOCAL NEWS TO SHARE? REACH OUT TO US AT
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HOLDING COURT with
COACH MARY
💪 WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PARTNER
IS WEAKER THAN YOU
TIPS TO OVERCOME PLAYING WITH A WEAKER PARTNER
Zane Navratil offers a great video on this very common problem. Watch it several times.
Six tips to help you with a weaker partner:
1. Protect your partner
2. Stack
3. Get them a lobster ball machine
4. Play more aggressively
5. Take extreme ownership
6. Be a good partner and encourage them!
1. Protect your partner: dink in front of yourself. Keep your partner from being attacked.
2. Stacking: position your partner so you can help them and take more balls. Switch sides so you can be on the strong side and take more balls. Be sure to watch stacking videos to learn this strategy.
3. Drill with them! This way they can improve their game!
4. Be more aggressive with your positioning, your dinks, on your own terms, and keep your partner from getting isolated. Poach, take the middle, keep it deep to their backhand so they cannot attack your partner.
5. Take ownership – you are the stronger player, so you need to bring out the best in them. Keep it deep, help your partner on defense, etc.
6. Be a good egg. Give them encouragement. Do not blame them. Be supportive. Give suggestions if asked.
At the end, Zane tells you how to tank, but this is a bit of a joke. The other team hates it when you do not try. I would not advise you to lose quickly to get off the court. Always give it your best shot. This is what you would want from them.