David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at the non-volley line,…
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Sports, July 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Dink
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…
Sports, July 2022
Summer Pickleball Player Development Classes
Sharon Hadley Summer is upon us, and, as the PebbleCreek temperatures have started to heat up, and many of our members have “flown off” to cooler climates. But there are still many of our members (and residents) who remain. We do not have enough coaches in town throughout the summer to offer all the classes…
Sports, July 2022
Happenings Around the Pickleball Courts
Mimi Blythe School Supply Summer Classic, July 23, 7 to 10 a.m. Last year, under the guidance of Constance and John Angus, members were extremely generous as they donated much needed school supplies for Eliseo C. Felix Elementary School. Constance and John have graciously volunteered to again host this year’s event on July 23. Along…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
A Tribute to “Mr. Pickleball,” Art House
Jules Cardinale On Saturday morning, May 7, many of our long-time pickleball players congregated at the courts to start a golf cart parade to honor Art House for all his contributions, and headed to Art and Linda Sue’s home to surprise him. The pickleball players offered him a framed group picture that honors his teachings,…
Sports, May 2022
PebbleCreek Pickleball’s New Courts Fundraisers
Mimi Blythe The pickleball community continues to be very busy in the quest to complete its fundraising commitment to raise $500,000 for the new pickleball courts. PebbleCreek Pickleball Golf Tournament Raises $5,000 for New Courts Fund On March 6, we had a very successful PC Pickleball Golf Outing, which attracted a full field of 144…
Sports, April 2022
Sponsors Support Pickleball Club-Hosted USA Pickleball Tournament
Dick Burns We hope everyone had a great time playing and cheering on all the pickleball players who attended our three-day 2022 USA Pickleball tournament. We had 531 participants from across Arizona and surrounding states. We’d like to thank all 250+ PebbleCreek volunteers for all their time and dedication—this tournament could not be a success…
Sports, April 2022
Relishing Pickleball
David Zapatka The Volley Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “A volley is a shot hit in the air before the ball bounces. It is used as a return of a ball that travels close to the top of the net and that is usually hit…
Sports, April 2022
Here’s What’s Happening at the Pickleball Courts
Mimi Blythe Club Ratings: The approach to club ratings involves two major components: skills and competitiveness. Basic skills and criteria for each level are found on the club website. Rating sessions for each level occur once every two months during prime season and every three months during non-prime season. Players are able to request rating advancement…
Sports, April 2022
6th Annual PebbleCreek USAPA-Sanctioned Tournament Was a Smash
Beth Kelly Another fantastic USA Pickleball Association (USAPA)-sanctioned tournament was held here in PebbleCreek on Feb. 9, 10, and 11. Mike Crabtree, tournament director, choreographed the three-day event where 531 players arrived from near and far. There was a common theme throughout players and spectators alike: appreciation for the club organization and the munchies provided.…