David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “the player returning the serve stands deep in or behind the service court, ready to return the ball. The returner should be alert and ready for the next play. As the serve travels over the net, the returner…
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Sports, February 2022
Cottonwood Pickleball Club
Susan Ori Sun Lakes Cottonwood Pickleball Club has just completed another successful year of collecting food and personal items for the underprivileged students of Hamilton High. Two vehicles packed with supplies were delivered in mid-December. What a generous club and community we are a part of, and a big thank you to all who participated.
Sports, January 2022
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks Happenings
Diane Halpern On Saturday, Dec. 4, nearly 100 club members turned out to mingle and jingle at the holiday social. Each team, made up of players of all skill levels, completed several creative skills challenges to earn points. At the end of the event, prizes were awarded to teams based on total points earned. It…
Sports, January 2022
Introduction to Pickleball for Cottonwood Palo Verde Residents
Paul Nichol Curious about pickleball? Here is your opportunity to find out what all the fun is about. Join us on Jan. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Cottonwood pickleball courts. The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club-Cottonwood will conduct an introductory clinic for residents of Cottonwood and Palo Verde. Paddles and balls will be…
Sports, January 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Serve
Relishing Pickleball David Zapatka The Serve Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence, by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a serve, “contact must be made below the waist, which is defined as level with the navel. Further, IFP Official Tournament Rulebook rule 4.A1 states the arm ‘must be moving in an upward…
Sports, December 2021
APPL Has Expanded
David Zapatka The Arizona Pickleball Players league (APPL) has now expanded its popular team-based pickleball league into its fifth region. After founding the first team-based pickleball league, East Valley Interclub League in 2012 (which has grown ever since), the Arizona Pickleball Players League was formally organized as a nonprofit in 2019 by a group of…
Sports, December 2021
Introduction to Pickleball for Cottonwood Palo Verde Residents
Paul Nichol Curious about pickleball? Here is your opportunity to find out what all the fun is about. On Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cottonwood pickleball courts, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club-Cottonwood will conduct an introductory clinic for residents of Cottonwood and Palo Verde. Paddles and balls will be provided. All…
Features, December 2021
Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks Happenings
Diane Halpern The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks hosted its Halloween “Stir the Cauldron” Social on Saturday, Nov. 30. Nearly 60 players participated in creative games designed to improve ball control and generate lots of fun and laughter! The Holiday Social, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, will also feature unique games, prizes, and holiday-themed fun.…
Sports, December 2021
Relishing Pickleball: Arizona Pickleball Players League News—White Mountain Region to Be Added as the Fifth APPL Region
David Zapatka The Arizona Pickleball Players league (APPL) has now expanded its popular team-based pickleball league into its fifth region. After founding the first team-based pickleball league, East Valley Interclub League in 2012 (which has grown ever since), the Arizona Pickleball Players League was formally organized as a nonprofit in 2019 by a group of…
Sports, November 2021
Relishing Pickleball: Forehand Groundstroke
David Zapatka Forehand Groundstroke Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence, by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a forehand groundstroke, “from the moment the ball leaves the opponent’s paddle, you should be tracking its flight with your eyes to aid you in judging the speed and direction of the ball. Move to the…