Pickleball News – 20191010 – Archived Version
October 10, 2019
Hello N. Phoenix Pickleball Players:
********** Monday, October 14, 2019 **********
********** NEW-ish Outdoor Pickleball Courts **********
at Moon Valley Country Club
- When: Every Monday-Saturday 8:00AM – 11:00AM
- Where: Moon Valley Country Club Tennis Courts, 151 W. Moon Valley Drive, Phoenix
- Fee: $5.00 per day
* No Reservations Required!
* Balls will be provided. Please bring your own paddle.
* (Limited paddles available to borrow)
NOTE – It is my understanding that currently there are four courts with more to be added in the future.
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Coordinated by Bill and Nedra Marshall.
Please email billmarshall1010@yahoo.com with any questions.
New Fee and Schedule Change
The Family Life Center has recently upgraded their pickleball nets and now all courts have prime nets to assure regulation height for the games.
The new yearly fee for pickleball will be $60. Players can elect to pay $35 for a six-month membership.
ALSO … Friday play from 1:00-3:00PM is now included as part of the pickleball membership.
Thanks to all those who contributed toward the new nets, Stefano for helping to acquire them, and Jackie Switzer who has fostered an excellent pickleball program for N. Phoenix players!
********** A Myth Related to the 3rd Shot Drop **********
OR Stop trying to make the third shot drop “too good!”
Many players have been led to believe that a good drop shot is the premiere shot in pickleball and indeed it is a very effective play. A following thought is often that the drop should land as close to the opponent’s side of the net as possible. Mark Renneson of Third Shot Sports (coincidental name vis-à-vis this video) demonstrates how this belief is not accurate and he provides empirical proof.
Perhaps trying to make that drop shot “too good” is causing you to hit the ball into the net more often.
Watch the video to see what makes a drop shot effective.
Previous newsletters that may have pickleball hints, videos, rules changes, etc. are now archived at the following link. You can check out previous newsletters there.
Archived N. Phoenix PB Previous Newsletters
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********** That’s All for Now **********
I hope to see you on the courts!
Regards,
Jeff Ross
