Have you played the newest racket sport, Pickleball?? If not, why NOT?? It's fun and addictive!
I grew up playing tennis and some ping pong, so when I came across pickleball I immediately loved the idea and have really come to enjoy the camaraderie and competition. There is a lot to learn and life lessons to be taught. The biggest thing that my wife and I continue to work on when playing together is.... communication! It is vital to pickleball and if not completely aligned will lead to lost points, lost matches, and lost patience.
There is a lot of strategy involved and for me that is what I enjoy most. Do you go for the cross-court dink, hit a drive down the middle, or lob it over the opponents' heads?? All possible and at times one might dictate the better strategy to use, but the constant action along with changing wind/outside conditions is what I thoroughly enjoy about the sport!
In life this is the true as well, do you play for the win, force the opponent to lose, keep the ball in play, take the shot, play defensive or go on the offense?? But nearly none of these matters if you and your partner and not on the same page, wanting the same thing and communicating well! This many times includes non-verbal communication which is important due to the speed at which the ball moves on the court. The more you play with a certain partner you get to a point where you know what each other is thinking and wanting without having to say a word! Truly that is a great partner in pickleball and life!
I desire to be the best partner for my wife, my clients, and my pickleball partner! I want to be able to communicate both verbally and non-verbally easily and quickly to make the best decisions for the TEAM!
Have you played pickleball yet? How is your dink and 3rd shot drop coming along? What are some places you enjoy playing? DM me if you want to get out sometime and play some pickleball as I am always up for a game!
