ask the pickleball doctor by NOE SARIBAN
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Master Your Mobility to
PLAY YOUR BEST GAME
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Let ’ s face it , pickleball is here to stay . It ’ s no longer merely considered a game but a competitive sport with prize money for pro divisions increasing year by year . As with most sports , it requires certain attributes to be successful . In addition to drilling and practicing your pickleball skills , mobility , stability , functional movement , strength , power and agility are necessary physical requirements for any athlete to perform at a high level . But where do you start when you ’ re not sure how to improve your physical attributes ?
The first step to improving is to consider a pyramid approach to your athleticism .
At the base of the pyramid is mobility . Without adequate mobility throughout your body , you are placing yourself at high risk for injury when playing pickleball . Mobility is the foundation of all movement and should be at the top of the list when starting to work on improving your physical capabilities .
Power
Strength
Functional Movement
Stability
Mobility
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