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Those of us who live in the Phoenix area get kick out of watching our northern friends deal with freezing temperatures and large snowfalls. Of course many of them flock to the desert for the winter months and we are glad to have them as our seasonal friends.
In the spirit of good humor and a bit of kidding, I am passing along the following humorous video. Of course, humor is a very personal thing!
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“It is the empty space that makes the room useful.” — Lao Tzu
“Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.” — Henry Ford
“It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.” — Thomas Paine
“I’m very loyal in relationships; even when I go out with my mom I don’t look at other moms.” — Garry Shandling
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A couple of weeks ago, the weather was rather mild in our part of the Sonoran Desert so we decided to take a hike which was partly in the Spur Cross Recreation Area. As we hiked over a dozen miles that day, we could see Elephant Mountain from numerous vantage points.
This is a well-known landmark in the area and there are several ranger-led hikes to the mountain every year. You can call for information if you like. Our hike this day took us near the mountain and around the sides, but not on to it. It was our near constant companion as we trekked along.
If you are having difficulty “seeing” the “elephantness” of the mountain, here is another copy of the photo with my interpretation.
As a bonus, I included a relevant quote. If you read my website regularly, you probably surmised that I am a collector of quotes.
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This is an archived version of a previously issued pickleball newsletter. The most current N. Phoenix Newsletter is available by clicking HERE!
Hello Phoenix Area Players:
********** Battle of the Paddle IV At Pecos Park **********
If you would like to see how a pickleball tournament is conducted or just have fun watching the competition, here is your chance. The following message was sent by Steve Manolis via the Phoenix Area Pickleball mailing list.
This Thursday through Saturday come on out to Pecos Park as we start our first full scale local tournament. All levels are signed up to play. We will have a food truck, vendors, raffle items and practice courts open.
We are also accepting paddle donations for schools and students.
Sunday, December 9th is kids day, we will have prizes, coaching, contest and games for kids and adults…free to attend, no registration to play on Sunday.
Try paddles from various vendors.
All registration fees and donations go back to the schools and community.
NOTE – I am still in need of a couple of previously owned, but still useable paddles for beginner classes at the community centers. Kindly keep that in mind as well! – Jeff
********** Avoid Long Waits Between Games **********
The indoor pickleball venues are crowded this time of the year. One way to avoid long waiting times between games is to arrive a bit later during the scheduled day. I understand that this is not possible for everyone, but you may have noticed that towards the end of the session, the crowds thin out. Last week a group was playing almost nonstop during the last hour at one of the community centers.
********** From Intermediate To Advanced **********
How to Move from 3.5-4.0
By Mark Renneson
What does it take to move from being an intermediate player to an advanced one? Well, there isn’t a magic bullet but there are a few things that I’ve noticed have made the difference. Here’s a short list of what I think separates the two levels.
Be More Consistent. Higher level players don’t really hit fundamentally different shots than their less-skilled counterparts. But what they do is hit quality shots more often. While a 3.5 might be able to hit a deep return 5 out of ten times, the 4.0 can do it 7. The difference is often not much more than having a clear intention.
On a related note, if you miss many “easy balls” you’re going to have a tough time advancing a level. Standard volleys, dinks, serves and returns should be near 100% success. Missing them should be a surprise.
Finish Points. Strong players are good at ending points when they have the chance. Whether it is identifying angles, finding a gap or using speed effectively, strong players capitalize on opportunities.
Have a Plan. Intermediate players often look (and feel) like they are just ‘trying to survive’ on the court. Advanced players have clear plans. When you are under fire pinned at the baseline, for example, a good plan would be to calmly play a drop that forces an upward hit from the other team. 4.0s try to do this. Most 3.5s just hit the ball back hard (or lob).
********** For Those Who Have Read This Far **********
Hitting a Worthy Groundstroke
When I teach pickleball to beginners, I emphasize the ideal groundstroke position, i.e. shoulders perpendicular to the net when possible. Of course if you are running hither and yon trying to get to an angled shot, etc. all bets are off.
Here is a video explaining a technique for the groundstroke.
********** Archived Versions of Previous Newsletters **********
Mary Travis, USAPA Ambassador at Large, suggested that the “old” or previous newsletters be made available in some form now that they are web-based so that they can be reviewed in the future for pertinent content.
That is a good idea (Thank you Mary!) since there are often pickleball hints, videos, rules changes, etc. From this point on, you can review previous web-based emails at this link:
********** Winter Session Pickleball Lessons at PVCC **********
The next round of Introductory and Beginner Pickleball Lessons at Paradise Valley Community Center are now online and they are filling up fast. If you know someone who would like to learn about our sport, they can check out the offerings HERE.
********** Support your Sport – Join the USAPA $20 for 1 Year **********
“Presents, believe me, seduce both men and gods.” — Ovid
“You better live your best and act your best and think your best today, for today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow.” — Harriet Martineau
“Nothing fixes a thing so intensely in the memory as the wish to forget it.” — Michel de Montaigne
“Don’t talk about yourself; it will be done when you leave.” — Wilson Mizner
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As we reflect on the religious holidays just passed and look forward to the celebration of a new year, a demarcation created by man, there can be no better time to reflect upon our humanity or lack of it!
The video below points out what a speck of dust in the universe our earth actually is and how, in the vast scheme of the cosmos, we and our actions are so very insignificant. While everyone on earth shares the same planet, our species acts so foolishly toward our global neighbors. As Rodney King so profoundly said: “Can’t we all just get along?”
Watch the video and think about the message as we move forward to the beginning of new year.
From the YouTube webpage:
Carl Sagan gives the best speech ever about humanity and how foolish we behave. Pale Blue Dot is one of the most important and reflective speeches about the human condition and our place in the Universe. The Pale Blue Dot is a photograph of Earth taken in 1990 by the Voyager 1 space probe from a record distance of about 6 billion kilometers from Earth, as part of the solar system Family Portrait series of images.
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“Quality is never an accident.” — William A. Foster
“We’re all posting and clicking and sharing, but we’re not devoting enough attention to get anything meaningful from it all.” — Shawn Amos
“Mercy is radical kindness. Mercy means offering or being offered aid in desperate straits. Mercy is not deserved. It involves absolving the unabsolvable, forgiving the unforgiveable.” — Anne Lamott
“I think he knows all my tricks. Or the fact I don’t have any tricks.” — Brendan Shanahan
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“Criticism is a privilege that you earn — it shouldn’t be your opening move in an interaction.” — Malcolm Gladwell
“‘True fact.’ Technically speaking, that expression is a pleonasm — a redundant description — since all facts are, by definition, true.” — Kathryn Schulz
“I learned that in each of us there burns a flame of independence that must never be allowed to go out. That as long as it exists within us we cannot be destroyed.” — Bryce Courtenay
“The four most beautiful words in our common language: ‘I told you so.’” — Gore Vidal
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