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Pickleball News
from Pickleball Plus
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Shari's Tip:
2024 is the Year to Improve Your Pickleball Game
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I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope 2024 brings you joy, peace, good health, and prosperity. And may your pickleball game improve in 2024. I will be right here helping that happen and I will continue with my tips, hopefully they help. I will also continue to offer lessons. That is certainly another way for you to improve. And remember, Pickleball Plus has over 40 demos for you to "try before you buy" if you think it's time for a new paddle.
All that being said, here are some resolutions that might (or might not ;)) help you in 2024. These resolutions are from the Pickler.
1. I will not blame the wind every time I hit a third-shot drop into the net – especially when playing indoors.
2. I will call kitchen-line foot faults against myself at all times during rec play (until the score reaches 8).
3. I will not hit a hard smash directly at a vulnerable opponent who hasn’t already left a red mark on my torso during the same game.
4. I will avoid taking issue with an opponent’s line call, and if that’s not possible, I will avoid saying something like, “Even Stevie Wonder would have called that in.
5. I will be kind to new players learning the game, because you never know: One day one of them might be your orthopedic surgeon.
6. I will not pretend to inspect the ball for cracks after I muff an easy return.
7. I will not judge a book by its cover, but if I find myself playing against somebody who has one of those suction cups on the end of the paddle handle, I will keep the ball low.
8. When playing pickleball with somebody who stops play to answer cell phone calls on the court, I will not derisively refer to that person as “prime minister” for the rest of the session.
9. I will spend less time watching YouTube pickleball videos during Zoom meetings at work.
10. I will not buy more than three paddles this year, unless I win the lottery or improve my skill rating by half-a-point.
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Here are some Pickleball tips that really will help you improve your game in 2024. Click the links to check them out. |
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Rehab 2 Perform Physical Therapy
How 2 Stay Hydrated
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Pickleball Plus is excited to be working with Rehab 2 Perform Physical Therapy to help you prepare before and recover after matches, the right way.
Proper hydration is the cornerstone of optimal performance and overall well-being for athletes and active adults alike.
From the experts are Rehab 2 Perform download this FREE Hydration Guide, providing science-backed insights, practical tips, and strategies to help you be Ready 2 Perform Now, and for Life! Download Here, or learn more about their Nutrition Services at Rehab2Perform.com/Nutrition.
Tell them Pickleball Plus sent you.
R2P is a fitness focused physical therapy company that provides a modern approach to healthcare, with 8 locations in the DMV including in Annapolis and in Gambrills. All Major Insurances Accepted.
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Rehab 2 Perform Comes to the Bowie Gym |
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Get a Free Injury Consult |
Rehab 2 Perform will be at the Bowie Gym on Tuesday, January 30th during pickleball time. Talk to them about that aching knee or constant pain back pain. Let them help you get relief. |
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It's time to renew your membership for 2024.
Complete a new Waiver of Liability form and send it with a $24 check made out to "P.G. Pickleball Club" by snail mail to Deryck Chase. Or you can turn it in at the desk on a Tuesday or Thursday at the Bowie Gym. Click below to download form.
Deryck Chase
15102 Nighthawk Lane
Bowie, MD 20716
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USA Pickleball Rule Changes for 2024 |
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The 2024 Rulebook cycle started in March of 2023 when any USA Pickleball member could submit a rule suggestion. Ninety-two (92) suggestions were submitted. Of those 92, a total of 27 were approved by the Board of Directors for the 2024 Rulebook. Click the Rulebook for a complete list. Here are the main ones you should know.
- The referee is now responsible for correcting any player errors before calling the score. Faults for incorrect server, incorrect receiver and player position errors are eliminated. The referee will now correct any such player errors before calling the score. Rule 4.B.9. is the primary rule text. Several other rules have been modified or deleted to correlate with this change.
- Rule 7.L. now makes catching or carrying a ball on the paddle a fault without having to determine that the catch or carry was deliberately done.
- Rule 11.E. A replay of a completed rally is only permitted if the ball is cracked or broken, andi - in that case, all players must agree the cracked or broken ball affected the outcome of the completed rally. If the ball is merely ‘degraded’ or ‘soft’, there is no replay of the rally, but if all players agree, the ball can be replaced. The rule for officiated play is similar.
- Mini-Singles (formerly Skinny Singles) Rule 12.O. is currently an approved format. The specific rules governing mini-singles are now incorporated in the Rulebook.
There is one new rule change that is still pending; USA Pickleball's board is currently considering their position on rally scoring. They have decided to collect data before making a final decision. More details should emerge soon.
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Punta Cana: All-inclusive Resort including Pickleball
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Enjoy Club Med’s all-inclusive resort with its wide variety of amenities including pickleball!!
Last chance but you must move quickly. There are still a few slots left for each trip. Click the date below to register for the trip that works for you.
Let me know that you booked a trip for a discount on your next Pickleball Plus order.
Have you thought about taking a pickleball trip? How does Turks and Caicos or Costa Rica sound? Have you been thinking about another destination for a pickleball trip? Custom trips available. Contact Shari to learn more.
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Pickleball Schedule for PG County |
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No changes to the schedule at this time. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. It is recommended that you call before you go.
If you see any discrepancies or notice a site missing from the schedule, please contact me.
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Seeking Pickleball Partners |
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Upcoming Tournaments in the Area |
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YMCA of the Chesapeake Picklebowl 2024, Feb 3-4 2024 - Easton, MD
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Ocean City Winter Pickleball Tournament 2024, Feb 17-18, 2024 - Ocean City, MD
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Dill Dinkers President's Day Tournament, Feb 17-18, 2024,- Finksburg, MD
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Upshot Pickleball's: 2nd Annual Real "Dill" of VA, March 1-3, 2024 - Fredricksburg, VA
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2024 Legends March Madness, March 15-17, 2024 - Boyds, MD
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Kitchens for Kitchens benefitting Habitat for Humanity, March 23, 2024 - Fruitland, MD
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Pickleball Plus
For All Your Pickleball Needs
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Paddles, balls, nets, hats, apparel, gifts and more. Pickleball Plus not only has it all but has it all at a discount. Contact Pickleball Plus for ideas, prices, and selection.
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If Santa didn't bring you what you asked for, especially a paddle, you can still get it at Pickleball Plus. Prices at Pickleball Plus are lower than all retail pricing. Why not save money while supporting a small, woman-owned, local business that supports the Pickleball Community?
Gift cards available for products, lessons, and use of ball machine.
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Another Great Gift Option!
Save on Your Monthly Cable Bills!
Watch Your Favorite Movies, TV Shows,
and Pickleball Matches without Cable
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Tired of paying high cable fees with little support!?
Try the Superbox S3 Pro, Superbox Elite, or vSeeBox V1 Max, With thousands of live stations and tens of thousands of shows and movies, you're sure to find everything you've ever wanted to see. The boxes have all your sports channels from MLB and the Tennis Channel to NFL games including the Red Zone. You can even set up YouTube to watch all the pickleball tournaments on your big screen. All 3 boxes are sold at a 10% discount when you buy through Pickleball Plus. Free delivery for local buyers. Let me know if you have any questions.
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vSee V1 Max
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