David Zapatka With the holidays behind us, there has been quite a bit of talk about how to introduce relatives to pickleball, the game we discovered and love. The debate about how best to do this centers around two concepts. The first is to begin teaching new players how to serve. The second is to…
Tag: pickleball
February 2025, Sports
Evening Pickleball Round Robin
Jim Carlson Evening Pickleball is thriving in Sun Lakes Cottonwood. The Thursday Evening DUPR Round Robin Pickleball Event has been well attended since the scorching summer evenings in July through the chilly post-sunset matches this winter. We have new participants each week. If you have any questions about Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball, please contact Jim…
February 2025, Generals
Want to Learn How to Play Pickleball?
Jim Carlson There are more than 36,500,000 active pickleball players in the United States and growing at all age levels, making pickleball the fastest growing sport in the world. 33.7% are over the age of 65. Your Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball Club is inviting HOA2 homeowners or renters to attend our free Pickleball Clinic on…
February 2025, Generals
3rd Annual IronOaks Pickle Barrel Classic
Come join us for our 3rd Annual IronOaks Pickle Barrel Classic. Only three weeks into sign-ups, and spots are filling fast. More than 179 participants are signed up and ready to play! Grab a partner and mark your calendars for March 10-13 for Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Doubles! We expect to max out this year,…
January 2025, Sports
Two Docs and a Jock
Linda Shanahan It was a normal Thursday morning on the pickleball courts at IronOaks. Beginning level Skills and Drills were in session, with five new members joining for their first drill with the group. As usual, session leader Linda Shanahan had them briefly introduce themselves. After the session, participant Bob shared with Linda that he…
January 2025, Sports
Want to Learn How to Play Pickleball?
Jim Carlson There are over 36,500,000 active pickleball players in the United States and growing at all age levels, making pickleball the fastest-growing sport in the world, and 33.7% are over the age of 65. Your Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball Club is inviting HOA2 homeowners or renters to attend our free Pickleball Clinic on Jan.…
January 2025, Front Page
Time to Register for the Senior Games!
Jacque Texeira January is registration month for the Senior Games at Sun Lakes. Go to our website at www.sunlakesentertainment.com and sign up for events today. It’s easy to do. First, you will declare your community. Then proceed to select the game(s) you want to play. Sign up for as many as you like. Finally, check…
Sports, December 2024
Beginner Pickleball Training
The Sun Lakes Country Club Pickleball Club would like to invite you to beginner pickleball training. Come and learn the basic rules and strategy of the fastest growing sport in the USA. Location: Sun Lakes Country Club pickleball courts Date: Dec. 18 Time: 1 p.m. Duration: Two hours, depending on the number of participants Cost:…
November 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Be The Best You
David Zapatka Two months ago, we wrote an article on being the best partner. This month is about being the best you on the court by focusing on your skills to strengthen your side of the partnership. Open space—The best players I’ve played against in my pickleball-playing career have been the ones who could create…
October 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Lobs and Angles
David Zapatka The lob is alive and well. Watch any of the stronger players and you’ll see they all use the lob as a weapon. Why do lobs work? They catch the opponents off guard. Many opponents don’t deal well with the unexpected lob. They sometimes panic or don’t use proper footwork to get to…