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The More, the Merrier: Help Us Build a Bigger Pickleball Community!

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Robert Savar
March 23, 2025

Hi ,

As we warm up for April’s exciting edition of Palm Beach County Pickleball News, we’ve got one quick favor to ask before we hit “send”…

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Reminder: The “Pickleball & Tennis Health Playbook” (“Peak Performance & Injury Prevention”) lecture by Dr. Frank Tarquini at the Boynton/Boca Chamber of Commerce located at 1800 N Dixie Highway Boca Raton, is on April 4, 3:30 pm. Register at https://premierspinecenterfl.com/register-now/. Listen to Dr. Tarquini discusses the lecture here. There will be a Ribbon Cutting prior and then a Pizza Party with the lecture.Let’s work together to make our pickleball community bigger, better, and more connected than ever. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey!

Overall, pickleball threads on Reddit serve as a platform for enthusiasts to engage with each other, learn more about the sport, and share their passion for pickleball. Here are three discussions in the Reddit pickleball files, followed by professional players' YouTube videos that help answer the debates.

How Long Does It Take to Go from 4.0 to 4.5? Tips from Experienced Players!

Hi all. I just started medaling in 4.0 after about a year and a half of training (no racquet sports background), and I would like to know how long it typically takes people to go from 4.0 to 4.5 and any tips you may have. Thanks! Follow the discussion here.

Paddle Down, Points Lost: The Hidden Habit Killing Your Pickleball Game

Question: “I’ve been playing for about 2 years, and I’m told I have quick hands. But every so often, I get caught hitting late on a speed-up ball at the NVZ. I filmed myself for the first time and was surprised to see that my paddle drops to my side quite often. I realize I should be in ready position, but I cannot master this seemingly basic task. What tips do you recommend?” Read tips here.

What Does It Really Mean to Be a 'Control Player' in Pickleball?

Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about “control players” at higher levels, but I’m curious—what exactly does that look like in actual gameplay?

For example:
- How do they dictate points without relying on power?
- What kind of shot selection, positioning, or strategy sets them apart?

Ready to master the art of control in pickleball? Click here to dive into the full article and take your game to the next level!

Thanks for being part of our pickleball family. Let’s keep growing this incredible community—one dink, drop shot, and referral at a time!

See you on the court,

Bob Savar
Palm Beach County Pickleball News

P.S. April’s newsletter is 🔥—you’ll want your pickleball pals in on it.