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The Science of Pickleball Noise
The PB Ponzi Scheme, Noise Science, Bobbleheads, Comedy & More!
FIT PICKLER
February 08, 2024
Health, Fitness, News & Fun for Picklers of All Ages
What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:
Fitness Expert Glen Dawson: Stretches to Prevent Elbow Pain
Tennis for Babies: Hysterical E*Trade Commercial
Science Experiment: Is Pickleball Really Louder than Tennis?
In Depth on the Alleged Indiana Pickleball Ponzi Scheme Case
Miami Open Tennis Tournament To Include Elite Wheelchair Pickleball Event & MLP Inaugural Event
Pickleball Comedy Movie Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Anna Leigh Waters Makes History Off the Pickleball Court
Rally Rundown: Local Highlights
Coach Mary: Common Crucial Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
šļø STAYING FIT with GLEN
STRETCH TO PREVENT ELBOW PAIN
š¤£ JUST FOR FUN
E*Trade Commercial Features
Trash Talking Baby Picklers
(We Dare You Not to Giggle š„°)
šØāš¬SCIENCE NEWS
The Science Behind The Noise Dispute:
Is Pickleball Really Louder Than Tennis
George Washington University Professor, Kausik Sarkar, an expert in complex sonic issues related to the medical field, set out to prove or disprove the hypothesis that Pickleball is louder than tennis. What he found may surprise you.
He recruited players of both sports to hit 10 shots each and determined that the overall volume of the shots were very similar. In fact the difference was negligible. So why does pickleball have so many more noise complaints than tennis?
Braxton Boren, an audio technology professor at American University, explains that it is not so much the volume of the shots, but rather the pitch of the noise. āA certain amount of sound pressure at those frequencies will actually sound louder than the same amount of sound pressure at a very low frequency or at a very high frequency," Boren said.
A pickleball ball has a higher pitch meaning it can be heard more clearly and from further away. He also adds that psychologically higher pitched noises tend to be more annoying.
Read more about this interesting experiment hereā¦
āļø LAW & ORDER
The Full Story Behind the Indiana
Rodney U. Grubbs Alleged Ponzi Scheme
A few weeks ago, the Indiana Secretary of Stateās Securities Division issued a cease and desist letter to Rodney U. Grubbs and All About Pickleball LLC, alleging a āfraudulent investment scheme."
Reporter, Alexandria Burris, of the Indiana Star takes a deep dive into the scheme, the players, the victims and the crimes alleged to have been perpetrated against members of the pickleball community. While Grubbs has not been charged with any crimes, he is facing lawsuits that total over $9M.
To read more about this case and how it was carried out, click hereā¦
šļøIN THE NEWS
Miami Open Tennis Tournament
To Include Pickleball Games &
Elite Wheelchair Event
Wheelchair tennis is set to make its inaugural appearance at the Miami Open from March 26 to 28. Heading the event as the tournament director will be Japan's Shingo Kunieda, a distinguished athlete with four Paralympic gold medals and an impressive record of 28 major singles titles.
The competition boasts the participation of renowned Grand Slam champions, including Great Britain's Gordon Reid and Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez, both of whom have already secured their spots in the tournament.
Major League Pickleball (MLP) is poised to make its inaugural appearance from March 27 to 29. This extraordinary occasion will include a pro-am segment and a two-day tournament, showcasing the exceptional skills of 16 of the globe's premier players.
Read more hereā¦
š¤© ENTERTAINMENT
Crowdfunded Pickleball Comedy:
āIn a Pickle: A Comedy With Ballsā
Dink Productions has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Highlighting a light-hearted look at the tennis/pickleball rivalry, the film is described as a Love Letter to Pickleball.
With a stated goal of $20,000 the Kickstarter campaign kicked off last month in association with The Pickleball clinic. The movie promises to showcase the heart and soul and community sportsmanship of the sport and its players.
š¤£ JUST FOR FUN
Anna Leigh Waters Makes History:
The First Ever first Bobblehead
Featuring a Pickleball Player!
17 Year old Anna Leigh Waters, who began playing pickleball at the age of 12 has made history on the court for years. Now she has bragging rights for an off the court feat as well.
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released the Limited Edition Anna Leigh Waters Bobblehead, the first ever to feature a pickleball bobblehead: A fitting honor for the young player who is ranked #1 in womenās singles, double and mixed doubles. Congratulations Anna!
š§ COMMUNITY NEWS
RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
MUMBAI, INDIA: Indiaās Inaugural Pickleball League
CALGARY, ALBERTA CANADA Creating a Pickleball Paradise at The 2024 Calgary Home and Garden Show
AIKEN,S.C: Pickleball with a Cop! No Handcuffs, Just Fellowship
St. GEORGE, UT: 33 court Facility ā the largest public pickleball facility in Utah set to Open in St. George on January 31st
WELLESLEY, MA: $70K Set aside to Fund Study To Determine Feasibility of More Pickleball Courts
PIEDMONT, CA: USA Pickleball Demos Quiet PB Equipment at Linda Beach Court
ST. LOUIS, MO: Grand Opening of Largest Padel+Pickle Club Set For February 24th & 25th
HOLLY HILL, FL: AARP Champions Cup Pickleball Played At Pictona at Holly Hill
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HOLDING COURT with
COACH MARY
šŖ AVOIDING COMMON CRUCIAL MISTAKES
CHECK OUT ELISHA AND JUSTIN FROM PICKLEBALL JOURNEY AND SEE IF YOU ARE MAKING SOME OF THESE 8 CRITICAL MISTAKES
Be sure to watch the video numerous times ā Itās a good one!
Serve & Stay! After serving, you step into the court, and you are not ready to react to the return. Remember the two-bounce rule! Stay behind the baseline. It is easier to move in than to move back.
Foot Faults at the NVZ: Players volley, taking the ball out of the air, but they step in the Kitchen either on contact or on follow-through. Sit down, soft knees, balance, and use your hips and shoulders, rather than a step to contact the ball.
Hitting Out Balls: Arrgh! Says your partner! Remember this rule: āShoulder high, Let It Fly!ā Too often we contact balls that are going out. It takes discipline and patience to let an out ball go by, but its a skill we have to develop.
Down the Middle, solves the Riddle: If the ball is down the middle, you must communicate! Talk about this prior to the match. Forehand generally takes it! If you have a lefty partner, make sure you āRespect the X.ā If it is coming from cross-court, the player on the diagonal takes it. If one of you is stronger at the net, be aggressive, and poach or take a ball that is going to your partner.
Donāt Dilly Dally, Get To The Net: Return deep, so that you can get to the net before your opponent receives the ball. If you are the serving team, execute a third ball drop that lands softly in the NVZ so you can get to the net before they contact the ball.
Watch The Ball AND MORE: Use your peripheral vision, and see both of your opponents, as well as the ball. Track the ball with your paddle and shift your weight with your feet and shoulders. Anticipate by tracking the ball with your body, not just your eyes.
Consistency, Placement, Power. Consistency FIirst! Master the simple stuff, then add spin. Keep your paddle in front, use your hips and shoulders, keep your knees soft, balls of your feet. Add spin using your hips and shoulders, not just your arm.
Use Topspin: When you have a return that is short, and you feel you can attack it, do not hit it as hard as you can! Use topspin and hit it three quarters speed. Low to high. We often attack a short ball too hard and it goes out. Stay low, short backswing, and follow-through with your hips and shoulders.
