We have all had that situation where we show up at the pickleball courts and the four players are of uneven playing ability.  One player may be stronger than the other three, one may be weaker. The best games are almost always where the players are of nearly identical quality... We have all had that situation where we show up at the pickleball courts and the four players are of uneven playing ability.  One player may be stronger than the other three, one may be weaker. The best games are almost always where the players are of nearly identical quality...

There are times in life where there is just no simple correct answer.  What’s better, DC or Marvel? How many aliens are in Area 51?  Toilet seat, up or down? These questions will likely never be answered in a way we would ever consider a consensus.  Defensive alignment in Pickleball... There are times in life where there is just no simple correct answer.  What’s better, DC or Marvel? How many aliens are in Area 51?  Toilet seat, up or down? These questions will likely never be answered in a way we would ever consider a consensus.  Defensive alignment in Pickleball...

When I am back north in Wisconsin I play with a group of folks at a local park. This gaggle is about 80 total players and the level ranges from “complete butcher” to “budding professional”. Our Emperor and leader is a gentleman named Tom. His excellency takes attendance each day... When I am back north in Wisconsin I play with a group of folks at a local park. This gaggle is about 80 total players and the level ranges from “complete butcher” to “budding professional”. Our Emperor and leader is a gentleman named Tom. His excellency takes attendance each day...

The smartest guy in the room often does dumb things.  We see this on the pickleball court frequently.  Each coach or teacher has their hot button issues as what shots players should never hit, myself included.  The list of “automatics” is not super long but is consistent amongst most coaches.... The smartest guy in the room often does dumb things.  We see this on the pickleball court frequently.  Each coach or teacher has their hot button issues as what shots players should never hit, myself included.  The list of “automatics” is not super long but is consistent amongst most coaches....

Writing these first few blogs has been an interesting experience as I transition into the greatest literary genius man has known.*  Those taking notice and reading them may be wondering what this individual has done to qualify as a pickleball expert?  Nothing. I started playing about 5 years ago here... Writing these first few blogs has been an interesting experience as I transition into the greatest literary genius man has known.*  Those taking notice and reading them may be wondering what this individual has done to qualify as a pickleball expert?  Nothing. I started playing about 5 years ago here...