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By Pickleball Terry Recently, a chiropractor I was speaking with made the following statement: “Pickleball is redefining retirement.” Wow, that is really true, I thought. Now that pickleball is so available to retirees, retirement is different. Could you picture your parents playing pickleball? What if your mother apologized for having to miss watching the kids ..read more

As a pickleball instructor and having taught over 1k students so far, the question I get asked most by novice to intermediate players is, WHY DO WE PRACTICE DINKING IF WE NEVER DINK DURING A GAME? What is dinking? A dink shot in pickleball is a type of shot that is used to control the pace ..read more

I was on the court today and my opponent popped a ball way up. Already picturing my graceful and accurate put-a-way,  I raised my paddle and watched the ball descend, but at the last moment I looked down and completely missed. Victory was not mine, not to mention, it’s embarrassing. What happened? I was so ..read more

Caught in a pickle? The ‘Airbnb of pickleball’ can help L.A. players find a court (Source: https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2023-06-28/swimply-airbnb-pickleball-courts) The biggest challenge for pickleball fans in Los Angeles is often step No. 1: finding a court to play on. Since the pandemic, when the paddle sport exploded in popularity, city officials have been grappling with ways to ..read more

“What’s wrong, John?” I said after I saw a player grimace between shots on the pickleball court. “My foot is killing me,” he said through clenched teeth. Turns out he has plantar fasciitis. An extremely painful foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across ..read more

By Pickleball Terry Pickleball, a rapidly growing sport known for its accessibility and friendly atmosphere, has garnered a dedicated following worldwide. However, even in the most welcoming environments, conflicts may arise. This post aims to address the issue of bullies on a pickleball court, highlighting the importance of fostering a safe and inclusive space for all ..read more

By Terry Ryan On a sunny afternoon in Sarasota, FL, Lieve Olivera and I, Terry Ryan, A.K.A. Pickleball Terry, gave a presentation on pickleball in a conference room in the Selby Library.  Julianne Bosch, of the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota, had called me a couple of months before and asked if I would be ..read more

One day on the pickleball court, the person next to me casually told me they take Tylenol (acetaminophen) as a preventive way to fight pain from playing pickleball every day. I didn’t know what to say. Didn’t they know how dangerous acetaminophen was for the liver? Reading the warning label, the directions are take no ..read more