David Zapatka Dinking is often misunderstood as purely defensive play—a soft, patient exchange while you wait for your opponent to make a mistake. The most effective pickleball players know that dinking can be a powerful offensive weapon. Aggressive dinking transforms you from a passive participant into the player dictating the pace and creating opportunities to…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool There are three things that can help every billiard player play much better in a short period of time 1. Players must realize that they can’t teach themselves. Books, videos, and the tip of the day from other players will never replace having lessons from a professional instructor. 2. Hiring a…
Jeff Dunn You step onto the pickleball court. A quick greeting, two hours of play, and a casual “See you tomorrow.” Yet how much do you really know about the person you just played with? Behind every serve lies a story waiting to be discovered, and this story belongs to Jerry Strom. You’ll often see…
Rick Staszewski, Publicity The course came out of overseeding in wonderful condition! Hats off to the grounds crew! Upcoming Events: Jan. 6: 2 Best Ball Net Jan. 13: Round 1 Ironwood Cup Jan. 20: Round 2 Ironwood Cup Jan. 27: Round 3 Ironwood Cup The annual Member-Guest will be on Feb. 17. Mark your calendars!…
Ruthanne Strohn Sun Lakes resident Kenneth Nichols won the Championship at the National Senior Olympics in Table Tennis, which were held in Des Moines, Iowa, in August. Ken had qualified to play in previous years by winning the Arizona Senior Olympics in 2020-2022, but to play in this year’s Nationals, he had to requalify. He…
Jeff French The PVMGA kicked off the 2025-26 new calendar year in November with a full schedule of events, starting with a Pick Your Partner 1 Best Ball event. The next week’s ladies and men’s challenge (Battle of the Sexes) was canceled due to weather, so the men must hang on to the losers trophy…