Welcome to the first “Cup of Joe.” As a regular feature of this column, we will share statistics from charting various pickleball matches. Here’s the first. In men’s doubles, 40% of the balls hit are touch shots. In women’s or mixed, it averages 45%. What do these percentages mean in practical terms about what shots …
Imagine driving your car the wrong way on a one-way street. A police officer pulls you over and asks what you were thinking. You reply, “Not much, Officer. I am just happy to be driving!” Although it may not be a matter of life and death, isn’t it similar when you hit a winner by …
Ball sports have many things in common. One of them is the effect of ball rotation on the sport. Baseball has curve balls and football has spirals. In bowling, basketball, soccer, and even golf, the effective use of spin has its connection to successful performance. And, in table tennis and tennis, although multiple ball spins …
The next time you are on a pickleball court, stand on the baseline and bend down so your eyes are about three feet above the court surface. Look straight at the top of the middle of the net (standard pickleball net height is 34 inches at the center strap) and you will be looking on …
What’s the major pickleball difference between women and men? In this “Cup of Joe” let’s compare the genders in terms of pickleball. While the conclusions may line up with commonly observed characteristics, having real statistics to confirm the observations is arguably important. The two match statistics we will look at for men versus women are …
We all hate to admit it, but despite pickleball’s many attractions (which include exercise and fitness!), most people play pickleball over tennis because the court is smaller and there is less movement! That’s right: for most pickleballers, less is more. After all, it’s better to get a modest amount of exercise than be overwhelmed by …
“Watch the ball hit the racquet (or paddle)!” We’ve all heard it, and on the surface it makes sense. However, the irony of this instruction is that it is impossible.Don’t get me wrong. There is Definitely merit to the instruction, “watch the ball.” After all, tennis AND pickleball are complex and fast-paced sports. In a …
How to Market Your Ball Machine PART ONE: OVERVIEW Ball machines are generally one of the most underused assets at pickleball events and facilities. While the benefits of ball machine use are broadly understood, only a small percentage of coaches and players use them to their potential. An active assortment of ball machine programs at …
There are thousands of tennis ball machines in the United States alone, but how many of the players are really enjoying thepotential benefits of ball machine use? Sure, there is some benefit to hitting ball after ball after ball, but why not make themost out of your ball machine practice. Here are the 6 keys …
Recognize these four major mistakes and know how to make quick adjustments to raise your playing level in no time. Of course, it’s normal to make some mistakes. Just try to seldom make the same mistake twice in a row, and never three times in a row. Remember the definition of insanity? “Doing the same …
