INSTRUCTION By PPR’s Sarah Ansboury
& Nicole Hobson
Pickleball is BACK—Kinda!
Pickleball courts are opening up again
for many of us, with restrictions and
precautions—limited number of courts,
limit on the number of players per court,
sanitizing equipment, etc. As pickleball addicts, we
don’t care—we’re just jonesing to hear the sweet
sound of our paddle hitting that plastic pickleball.
Now to reality. How do we come back from
quarantine—a time stuck indoors with limited
exercise, comply with restrictions and still play the
sport we love? Here are some tips and drills so you
can come back slowly and comply with whatever
the restrictions are in your area.
1. Warming up is more important than ever. As
pickleball players, we typically hit a couple of
dinks, a couple of 3rds, maybe a few serves and
returns, and we are ready to go. Even though
your brain may say this kind of warm-up is
OK, your body will suffer later. Before you
play, make sure you elevate your heart rate
with some sort of dynamic warm-up such
as marching or jogging in place, butt kicks,
touching your right hand or elbow to your
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