Z Sisters Pickleball Video of the Week

A New Focus Challenge: No, not another word game. Have you ever tried to hit consecutive balls using the side of your paddle? What? It has nothing to do with playing pickleball. WRONG! It can help you quite a bit.

Sure it's not easy. Anne Z tried this to improve her focus and determination last week while waiting for her 10 am pickleball lesson to arrive. There were many attempts and in this video, her record went above the number.....

Click the link to watch and count along! It may surprise you.(link)

How many can you do? Let us know by replying to this newsletter!

Pro Pickleball Tip

Pickleball Pro Tip: Embrace the Crazy

Ever felt a little stuck in your pickleball routine? Tired of the same old forehands and backhands? It's time to spice things up!

Embrace the Crazy is our latest pro tip. Don't be afraid to experiment with some wild shots. Hitting with your nondominant hand? The behind-the-back shot? A super short serve just past the kitchen line. Give it a try! You might surprise yourself with what you can do.

Not only will these crazy shots add excitement to your game, but they can also help you improve your skills. When you try something new, you're challenging yourself to think outside the box and develop new strategies.

So the next time you're on the court, don't be afraid to let loose and have some fun. Embrace the crazy, and you might just discover a new love for pickleball. Let us know by emailing us at: zsisterspickleball@gmail.com​

Pickleball Gear We Love

Got Wide Feet?: It's not easy for many pickleball players to find comfortable court shoes given all the shapes and sizes our feet come in! Both Anne and Carrie Z have wide feet, AND have tried and loved this unknown brand. Click here to find out! (link)

Pickleball News

Tennis' Gentle Giant Was Wrong: John Isner holds the record for hitting the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) fastest "official" serve at 157.2 MPH.

He was also ranked as high as world No. 8 in singles and No. 14 in doubles during his career and recorded 16 singles titles.

This week, he joined Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil on the PicklePod to discuss tennis, pickleball, and other topics.

And guess what? He admits to being wrong about pickleball.(link)

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