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Brantford Pickleball Club

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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.


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  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.
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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

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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


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.
  • 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
Two Rules of Thumb:
  • When you must hit up on the ball, hit softly
  • When you hit down on the ball, hit harder

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The Forehand with Slow Motion – Scott Moore 
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 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!  


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.

Defend Against Hard Hitters by Taking Pace Off the Ball - Pickleball 411

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Pickleball - It's Origin
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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

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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.                                        


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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
OF THE FAST GAME
by Joe Baker

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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

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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​


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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
To raise  money for various  expenses including the websit, newsletter  and tournament hosting we are currently selling T-shirts  with our logo.  ... more information



PICKLEBALL 411:   ​The Underhand Serve
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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
http://usopenpickleballchampionship.com/index.html

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.
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Jane Kemp receiving $250 to support Brantford Pickleball
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Doug Snooks Centre
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First Tournament June 2013
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  • Home
  • News
    • Doug Snooks - Division Name Change
    • Brantford Pickleball - Ladder Play >
      • Doug Snooks - Program Changes for 2018
    • Whiteboard Rules
    • 2017 Brantford Pickleball Executive
    • Origin of Pickleball
    • Parks & Recreation Master Plan
    • Pickleball picnic
    • Welcome Back - Stan
    • Picking the Correct Paddle
    • Know your Skill Rating
    • T Shirts - Brantford Pickleball
    • Farewell to Jane
  • Tournaments
    • Winter Tournament - January 21, 2017
    • May 28th Tournament
  • Skills
    • How to Get to the Net Quickly
    • Pickleball Guru's Ratings and Goals Guide
    • BE READY FOR YOUR NEXT SHOT
    • Serving - The Basics
    • 3rd Shop Drop
    • Skill Levels
  • Rulebook
  • Locations
    • Doug Snooks Community Centre
    • LAURIER BRANTFORD YMCA
    • WOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTRE
    • Branlyn Community Centre
    • Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
    • Ontario Locations
  • Links
  • Photos
  • Contact Us