Outdoor Pickleball at Dover Coast
Dover Coast now has the fastest growing sport in North America: Pickleball. It is a sport played on a surface similar to tennis with a net similar to tennis, a court size similar to badminton, a wiffle ball and paddles similar to ping pong. It’s fast, social and takes about 45 minutes to play a match with 2 people playing 2 others.
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How to get there from Brantford.
Dover Coast now has the fastest growing sport in North America: Pickleball. It is a sport played on a surface similar to tennis with a net similar to tennis, a court size similar to badminton, a wiffle ball and paddles similar to ping pong. It’s fast, social and takes about 45 minutes to play a match with 2 people playing 2 others.
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How to get there from Brantford.
Pickleball: The fastest growing sport you've never heard of...
April 21, 2019, 10:28 AM EDT
By Amanda Loudin - NBC News
Looking for a new warm-weather sport? Try pickleball. And, no, it's not just for seniors.
One of the fastest growing sports in America involves a court and a net. And, no, it's not tennis or badminton, it's pickleball. Yes, thatpickleball, the one your grandma plays, and the one you may consider beneath your athletic pay grade. Time to rethink that. ... Read More
April 21, 2019, 10:28 AM EDT
By Amanda Loudin - NBC News
Looking for a new warm-weather sport? Try pickleball. And, no, it's not just for seniors.
One of the fastest growing sports in America involves a court and a net. And, no, it's not tennis or badminton, it's pickleball. Yes, thatpickleball, the one your grandma plays, and the one you may consider beneath your athletic pay grade. Time to rethink that. ... Read More
Doug Snooks - Recreational Program
November 2018 - With the increasing number of players attending on Monday and Wednesday mornings Doug Snooks has expanded the playing time from 9 am to 12:30 pm. - We're hoping some players may wish to come a bit later but play later . Current Schedule
November 2018 - With the increasing number of players attending on Monday and Wednesday mornings Doug Snooks has expanded the playing time from 9 am to 12:30 pm. - We're hoping some players may wish to come a bit later but play later . Current Schedule
CHOOSING THE CORRECT PICKLEBALL PADDLE. Depending on your strength, hand / grip and overall body size you will require a specific paddle to fit your strengths and weaknesses. Another determining factor is how much you wish to spend. ...Read more
Doug Snooks Community Centre
2018 - Pickleball Divisions
As part of our program to improve and clarify Pickleball play effective January 1 2018 we will be changing Beginner level to Recreation Level and the Intermediate / Advanced to Competitive Level. ...Read more
2018 - Pickleball Divisions
As part of our program to improve and clarify Pickleball play effective January 1 2018 we will be changing Beginner level to Recreation Level and the Intermediate / Advanced to Competitive Level. ...Read more
Pickleball Serving - What's the best technique for you
- Pickleball Pro Serving Technique - Mark Renneson
- Pickleball: "Snap Hook and Snap Twist Serves", Deb Harrison
- Pickleball Topspin Serve -- with Mark Renneson
Joe Baker’s Tips for Doubles Strategy in Pickleball - Great videos to improve your game.
Joe starts out by emphasizing that smart play that often leads to winning points and not necessarily strokes or shots.
As Joe points out, most pickleball points are lost and not won. The improper use of force causes many balls to go errant. That is to say, players often hit the ball hard when they should hit it soft and hit it soft when they should hit it hard and thus lose the point.
As Joe Baker points out, power and control are opposites:
- Doubles Pickleball Strategy 101-How to Play Smart Pickleball, Ten Tips
- Doubles Pickleball Strategy 102 - Smart Pickleball Vol. 2, Power
- Pickleball Strategy 301 - Six Rules of the Fast Game
Joe starts out by emphasizing that smart play that often leads to winning points and not necessarily strokes or shots.
As Joe points out, most pickleball points are lost and not won. The improper use of force causes many balls to go errant. That is to say, players often hit the ball hard when they should hit it soft and hit it soft when they should hit it hard and thus lose the point.
As Joe Baker points out, power and control are opposites:
- Hitting the ball harder reduces control – increases errors
- Hitting the ball softer increases control – reduces errors
- When you must hit up on the ball, hit softly
- When you hit down on the ball, hit harder
The Forehand with Slow Motion – Scott Moore
How do the PROS hit winning forehands? Check out this helpful video with top pickleball champion Scott Moore who is known for his strong forehand shot. Watch his form in super slow motion with additional tips that pop up to give you more focused instruction on how to improve your forehand. The forehand is one of those strokes that you use again and again in pickleball. Make yours a forehand you can count on!
How do the PROS hit winning forehands? Check out this helpful video with top pickleball champion Scott Moore who is known for his strong forehand shot. Watch his form in super slow motion with additional tips that pop up to give you more focused instruction on how to improve your forehand. The forehand is one of those strokes that you use again and again in pickleball. Make yours a forehand you can count on!
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What do you do when your opponent starts blasting balls at you and you’re stuck playing defense, barely keeping your head above water? There’s actually a way you can take those hard hit balls and slow them down, making your opponent play your game. Hear from 5.0 player Scott Moore as he talks about a helpful strategy he uses to slow the ball down and reset the point. In this episode of Pickleball 411, Scott lays out why this technique is helpful, how to do it, and even gives a drill to practice this skill with your partner. This is a great, quick video that can make a difference in your pickleball strategy.
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Defend Against Hard Hitters by Taking Pace Off the Ball - Pickleball 411
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Pickleball - It's Origin
In the world of sports, there are very few games that have evolved from such an amalgam of unrelated things as pickleball. Credited to State Representative Joel Pritchard (who also represented the Washington state in Congress from 1973 through 1985 before becoming the state’s lieutenant governor, a position he held until his death in 1997), pickleball started off as a way to pass the time on a boring rainy Seattle afternoon... READ MORE
In the world of sports, there are very few games that have evolved from such an amalgam of unrelated things as pickleball. Credited to State Representative Joel Pritchard (who also represented the Washington state in Congress from 1973 through 1985 before becoming the state’s lieutenant governor, a position he held until his death in 1997), pickleball started off as a way to pass the time on a boring rainy Seattle afternoon... READ MORE
3 Mistakes to Avoid when Volleying: Pickleball 411
Find out if you’re making these three big mistakes when volleying by watching this informative Pickleball 411 episode now! Most players know that the volley is an essential part of any player’s pickleball game, but it can be a bit tricky to master. Watch and improve your own game as we talk with top 5.0 player Scott Moore who breaks it down for us and gives insight into how to make your volley successful. Don’t let this chance go by to improve your volley! WATCH NOW.
Find out if you’re making these three big mistakes when volleying by watching this informative Pickleball 411 episode now! Most players know that the volley is an essential part of any player’s pickleball game, but it can be a bit tricky to master. Watch and improve your own game as we talk with top 5.0 player Scott Moore who breaks it down for us and gives insight into how to make your volley successful. Don’t let this chance go by to improve your volley! WATCH NOW.
Being ready for a shot increases your chance of winning. Dee Davison, a 5.0 pickleball player and coach, gives us a trick that is guaranteed to improve your chances of hitting the next shot that comes your way. read more
SIX RULES
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Pickleball Strategy 301
A pickleball rally normally proceeds through 4 phases. First is the serve. Second is the return of serve. Watch the YouTube video for a full understanding of the all six rules. https://youtu.be/TlcfSiCGshg |
PRO Men’s Doubles Gold Medal Match at the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships
Check out the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - PRO Mens’s Doubles Gold match. Dave Weinbach & Kyle Yates compete against Wes Gabrielsen & Daniel Moore. Watch some of the best players in the world play some amazing pickleball. Watch the 44 minute video
http://www.pickleballchannel.com/PRO-Mens-Doubles-Gold-USOPC
Check out the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - PRO Mens’s Doubles Gold match. Dave Weinbach & Kyle Yates compete against Wes Gabrielsen & Daniel Moore. Watch some of the best players in the world play some amazing pickleball. Watch the 44 minute video
http://www.pickleballchannel.com/PRO-Mens-Doubles-Gold-USOPC
Pickleball 411 – Improve Your Third Shot Drop What’s an important shot that can make or break your game? It’s the third shot drop! It’s the third shot drop!
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Brantford Pickleball - T Shirts
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PICKLEBALL 411: The Underhand Serve
There are three basic aspects to a legal serve in pickleball ...read more
There are three basic aspects to a legal serve in pickleball ...read more
PICKLEBALL FUN FACTS
- The sport of pickleball has been around since 1965
- It remained a well kept secret until 2008 when the game hit the senior market
- Today it is estimated that over 2 million people play the game
- It is estimated by 2018 there will be over 8 million players
- 68% of all players are over 60 years old
- Younger people are being introduced to the game in record numbers
- 53% are male and 47% female
- Places to play are up 62% since 2010
- USAPA membership is up 64% since 2010
- Played in Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, India, England, Australia, China, Spain, France, Singapore, Aruba, Czech Republic and United Kingdom
What Is Pickleball?
It is a ‘tennis-like’ racket game played with two or four people on a badminton sized court. The paddles used are light-weight and solid, used to hit a large hollow plastic ball. It can be easy for anybody to play and will provide a good workout for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Where do we play?
We have a growing group of players meeting at the Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre on Erie Ave. in Brantford, six days a week. Click above for map and times. Racquets and balls are provided. Cost is: Adult-$5.50 drop-in or $46.80 10-visit punch card. Youth-$3.00 drop-in or $25.50 10-visit punch card. Seniors with an annual Doug Snooks membership pay $2.00 per visit.
It is a ‘tennis-like’ racket game played with two or four people on a badminton sized court. The paddles used are light-weight and solid, used to hit a large hollow plastic ball. It can be easy for anybody to play and will provide a good workout for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Where do we play?
We have a growing group of players meeting at the Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre on Erie Ave. in Brantford, six days a week. Click above for map and times. Racquets and balls are provided. Cost is: Adult-$5.50 drop-in or $46.80 10-visit punch card. Youth-$3.00 drop-in or $25.50 10-visit punch card. Seniors with an annual Doug Snooks membership pay $2.00 per visit.
Jane Kemp receiving $250 to support Brantford Pickleball
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First Tournament June 2013
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