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must work within the limitations of our students’
bodies and PPR will help teach this to potential
coaches.
Fans of great players want to emulate their
style of play without recognizing the countless
hours of drilling, training and playing the greats
put in prior to competition.
It sounds simple from a pickleball coaching
side, but it’s necessary to discuss more than
safety. Talk about control. Being in control of the
body, the paddle, the movement and, most of all,
control of the play. Set achievable and attainable
goals (every 6-12 months) for your students and
track their progress. More than a rating or a
medal, talk about mastering the many shots of
pickleball.
If you’re a player, find a coach who
understands your style and won’t try to change
your muscle memory or your body mechanics
(unless to prevent injury); someone who
understands the foundations and will teach you
more than just how she hits a ball or a shot. Make
sure your coach gets to know you as a person and
a player, not just as a paycheck.
Our sport is exploding! The growth is faster
than any organization or technology can keep up
with, and yet we must remember what drew us
to this sport—not the sponsorships, the paddles,
the medals, but the camaraderie, the friendships,
the laughter, the tournament competition
and the fun evening pickup games followed by
gathering at a favorite restaurant. Pickleball will
continue to grow and evolve and we must stay
true to the core foundations
that made our sport with
a funny name so wildly
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Sarah Ansboury is PPR’s education
consultant and lead clinician, and she is a
Head pro player.
Nicole Hobson is the PPR Member Services
Director. She also serves as an Ambassador
for USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) and
is a USAPA-certified referee, tournament
director, and a lead clinician for PPR.
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