David Zapatka I play pickleball for fun. Do you? If it wasn’t fun, I wouldn’t play it. I like to play with fun people. Don’t you? Are these things important to you? If they are, this article is for you and your friends. Being courteous and having fun means finding enjoyment in the sport and…
Tag: pickleball
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Trump Caravan
Ellie Daly On Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. a Trump caravan rally started at the pickleball courts with 29 golf carts decorated with Trump banners, flags, and signs and paraded throughout Tuscany Falls and Eagle’s Nest promoting their presidential choice. Forty minutes after start the group ended up at the Eagle’s Nest bar for rest…
October 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Lobs and Angles
David Zapatka The lob is alive and well. Watch any of the stronger players and you’ll see they all use the lob as a weapon. Why do lobs work? They catch the opponents off guard. Many opponents don’t deal well with the unexpected lob. They sometimes panic or don’t use proper footwork to get to…
August 2024, Front Page
Bocce Ball Is for Everyone
Kim Jacobs-Nicholson PebbleCreek Bocce Ball Club would like to remind residents that everyone can play in our club, including any and all who may have physical restrictions. It can be a permanent or temporary restriction (just had a surgery that requires temporary use of some type of assistance). Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and canes are all…
August 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot, Part 2
David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…
Sports, July 2024
Pickleball for Juniors
Recently PickleBall Club member Ron Nelson, a certified pickleball coach via PPR/Professional Pickleball Registry, provided pickleball coaching to eight physical education teachers associated with West Point High School located in Avondale. Ron is working with the high school to introduce the game to their students beginning with the start of their next school year. Ron’s…
June 2024, Sports
Pickleballers’ Fun at Dino’s!
Spike Razem On April 30 there were 28 PebbleCreekers enjoying a delicious and fun dinner together at Dino’s Greek & Italian Grill on N. Dysart Road. This excellent event was organized by Jim Jimenez who also has arranged a 6 a.m. Round Robin Pickleball Group for the past five years in PebbleCreek. The dinner, which…
June 2024, Features
Wednesday Afternoon Poker Fun
For the past 3-plus years, a group of good friend pickleball players get together each Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. for some fun card playing games of poker. This weekly event is hosted by one of the six to eight players, involves chips of different values, and many different “dealer’s choice” card games. On…
June 2024, Front Page
Extra, Extra, Read All About It!
We built it and they came! After years of anticipation, the new North Courts were opened on April 26 for pickleball. There was a coffee and donut social event to celebrate the grand opening. Steve Cookie Kuk was the first to put his historic paddle in the box. This opening event was followed by two…
May 2024, Front Page
PebbleCreek APPL Team Party!
Teena Lorino PebbleCreek Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) team the Dinkerbells celebrated their season with a party with great food, fellowship, and laughter. Music was provided by Alan Hoxie.