June 2, 2012

Senior Pickleball Fitness Video | Second Wind Fitness | Jimmy O

Senior Fitness Videos | Second Wind Fitness | Jimmy O: SPRING LAKE, Mich. (WZZM) Spring Lake High School students met their match Friday morning. a group of lakeshore senior citizens visited the school to go head-to-head in the growing sport of pickleball.

May 30, 2012

Michigan Pickleball Newsletter

May 16, 2012

Seniors gear up for 2012 Michigan Senior Olympics summer games | C & G Newspapers

Seniors gear up for 2012 Michigan Senior Olympics summer games | C & G Newspapers: Seniors gear up for 2012 Michigan Senior Olympics summer games

May 4, 2012

MSO Registration Deadline Extended

Hello Athletes!

The Michigan Senior Olympics registration deadline has been extended to May 11, 2012! Call in your registrations at 248-608-0250, registeronline at nsga.com , download a registration packet to mail in at michiganseniorolympics.org !

Thanks!
Michigan Senior Olympics

May 3, 2012

Pickleball Doubles Verbal Communication


"They say 90% of communication is nonverbal."



"Have you thought about the other 10%?"*

I have a book on my shelf titled "Talk Less and Say More". That's a good place for me to start to improve my game. Despite a fairly high IQ, spatial relations aptitude has always eluded me. (That won't come as any surprise to the players that share the courts with me.) I need to be mindful of "Pickleball Doubles Verbal Communication".
  • mine
  • bounce it
  • short
  • switch
  • leave it
What else?!?

I Googled the topic...found most of the helps in the tennis coaching corners....

The Art of Communication in Doubles
By Dave Winship

Communication in doubles is not beneficial in itself - what's required is GOOD communication! Good communication is the special ingredient that helps two individuals think, move, and act as one.

Some of this could take place off the court. For example, you might want to sort out which side you'll play, who will serve first, who will chase the lobs, who will handle the overheads and which of you will take the down-the-middle shots.

Some of the on-court communication is in the form of essential basic instructions (e.g. "Leave!", "Mine!", "Switch!", etc). Some of it is in the form of tactical discussions, such as pre-planning an interception.

Much of the rest of it comes down to establishing the "chemistry" of a good partnership. It takes time and it's not possible to be too prescriptive about it. That's because everyone's different. Some people like to exchange high-fives, some people don't. Some people welcome constructive criticism, others resent it. Some people respond to being gee'd up, others perform better when they're calm. You and your partner need to get to know each other. You need to know what to do when your partner's feeling down or nervous or angry or overconfident. It'll take time before you even get to recognize these things!

In general, it's a good idea to avoid negative talk. Avoid pressuring your partner by saying things like: "don't double fault!", "don't miss this return!" or "we need your first serve here!". Sometimes your partner will have a bad day. Just remember you have them too! You must resist the feeling that you're being handicapped - your partner will sense this and feel alienated. Once that happens, you're both on a slippery slope, heading for disaster. So stay supportive and helpful and positive. Boost your partner with appropriate praise and encouragement. Emphasize the team factor by using the "we" word a lot, e.g. "we'll really focus on this one!", "we're going to turn this around!", etc.

When you've been playing together for a while, you should feel you can discuss some of these issues openly. It will help if you can both identify phrases that annoy you on court. It will certainly help if you and your partner know what to say (or what not to say!) when the other is making mistakes.

Don't underestimate the importance of good communication in doubles. If you communicate well, you're more likely to enjoy the experience. And if you enjoy it, you're far more likely to perform well.

Regards. Dave Winship

May 2, 2012

Grand Rapids Area Pickleball Website

Playing the 2012 Meijer State Games of Michigan!?!

Want more Grand Rapids Area Pickleball!?!

April 24, 2012

MSO Pickleball Summer 2012 Registration

MSO Pickleball Notice
From Becky Ridky:

Michigan Senior Olympic Members,

Online registration is now up and running for the Summer Games.

National Senior Games Association (click on the red box onthe right of the screen)
http://www.nsga.com/

Please visit the Michigan Senior Olympic Website at www.michiganseniorolympics.org

Find us on Facebook - Michigan Senior Olympics

MSO 2012 Summer Games Registration PDF Version: CLICK HERE

Registration deadline is May 4, 2012.

April 9, 2012

Get Ready! 2012 OUTDOOR Pickleball at Whittier Park!


Royal Oak Whittier Park Pickleball Complex

2012 Season Opening May 1st

2012 SCHEDULE:

April 3, 2012

Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball !! Time To Register !!

Meijer State Games of Michigan

USAPA Tier 3 Pickleball Tournament

June 23-24, 2012

Opening Ceremonies Friday, June 22 at 7 PM

!! TIME TO REGISTER !!


Click on “Sports” and “Pickleball”

Registration Deadline: June 1, 2012


February 19, 2012

Hartland Outdoor Pickleball Tournament "Mix It Up In May"

MIX IT UP IN MAY
Hartland Outdoor Pickleball Tournament

MIXED DOUBLES ONLY
Double Elimination – USAPA Rules – Skill Levels 3.0 to 5.0

Tournament Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2012

Information and registration link:
http://usapa.org/file/mi/Hartland_May_Pb_Tournament_2012.pdf
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