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Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Welcome to the September 1st edition of Palm Beach County Pickleball News! This issue features a range of content, including recovery tips, game-winning strategies, league updates, event highlights, and spotlights on our local pickleball community.

Don’t forget to vote in our reader poll on your #1 pickleball goal—you might even win a free lesson in Delray Beach.

Thanks for being part of Palm Beach County’s growing pickleball family. Let’s dive in!

Bob Savar

In Today’s Issue

  • Recover like a pro: Why Natural Action Structured Water belongs in every pickleball player’s routine.

  • POLL: What’s your #1 pickleball goal right now?

  • Recovery starts from the ground up with VKTRY insoles.

  • 8 Game-winning pickleball strategies

  • How LifeWave can change your life

  • Effortless court management with Good Game Sports

  • Playing pickleball over 50? My interview in Empower Pickleball’s newsletter

  • COACH’S CORNER: The #1 court position that’s killing your game and how to fix it

  • COURTS, NATIONAL NEWS, and PRO SPOTLIGHTS

  • BEGINNER’S CORNER:
    - Why the ready position wins you points before you even swing
    - 4 steps to stop hitting your serve into the net

  • The 3-2-1 pickleball method: Know your game. Grow your game.

  • EVENT CALENDAR

  • LEAGUE UPDATES

  • PALM BEACH COUNTY PICKLEBALL RESOURCE GUIDE

💧 RECOVER LIKE A PRO: WHY STRUCTURED WATER BELONGS IN EVERY PICKLEBALL PLAYER’S ROUTINE

Level up your game with structured water from Natural Action!

Forget ordinary water—structured water is a game-changer for hydration. It helps your body absorb water more efficiently, which can boost your stamina and speed up recovery after a tough match.

“I started using the Natural Action Revitalizer before morning matches, and I noticed the difference right away—more stamina, less cramping, and sharper mental focus. It’s now part of my routine.”

Whether you’re prepping for play or winding down after, structured water is a simple upgrade with serious benefits. Try the Natural Action Portable Water Revitalizer and go all-in with the Shower Unit for full-body recovery.

🎁 Bundle & Save: Get the Portable + Shower Unit with code STARTERPACK for 25% off (cannot be combined with other offers). Free shipping included.

POLL: WHAT’S YOUR #1 PICKLEBALL GOAL RIGHT NOW?

We all have that one thing we’d love to nail down or improve. Vote below for the goal that matters most to you. Everyone who responds will be entered into a drawing—one lucky winner will score a free, 1-hour pickleball lesson in Delray Beach with a local pro!

🤔 Newsletter getting clipped? Click ‘View entire message’ or click here to read online.

RECOVERY STARTS FROM THE GROUND UP WITH VKTRY

For most of us, pickleball is MORE than a hobby, but playing day after day can take its toll on your knees and feet. Especially after long matches under the sun! 

Recovery and longevity are just as important as playing well. That’s where VKTRY Insoles make a real difference. Designed to reduce stress on the feet and legs during play, they help players avoid waking up sore and worn out the next morning. Using a patented carbon fiber technology, they flex and return energy with every step, reducing fatigue over time. 

If you'd like to feel fresher on the court, you can try VKTRY Insoles risk-free for 90 days with their money-back guarantee. Don't forget that through Palm Beach County Pickleball News, you can save 20% as well. Provide our US-based customer service team with the code PalmBeach at checkout (1-844-393-0775) or visit https://rstr.co/vktrygear/palmbeach.

8 GAME-WINNING PICKLEBALL STRATEGIES

If you’re looking to sharpen your game, I recently came across a video from Pickleball Union called “8 Game-winning Pickleball Strategies” that got me thinking. While the strategies they shared were solid, I wanted to offer my take—based on years of teaching, playing, and writing about the sport.

What follows are eight tactical shifts I’ve seen make a real difference for players who want to win smarter, not just swing harder. These are the kinds of adjustments that don’t require a new paddle or a new grip—just a new mindset. Dig in!

HOW LIFEWAVE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

In this video, I interview Leah Stasney about LifeWave, a health and wellness company that utilizes innovative patches based on phototherapy to support the body's natural healing processes. We discuss different patches, their applications, and benefits tailored for pickleball players.

To introduce Palm Beach County Pickleball News readers to the benefits, LifeWave is offering a complimentary wellness sample and consultation. Text ‘PBCX39’ to Leah directly at (713) 299-7511 to claim your 1 X 39 Patch + Quick Start Guide or visit Leah’s website here.

EFFORTLESS COURT MANAGEMENT WITH GOOD GAME SPORTS

Good Game Sports is the easiest way for pickleball clubs to run professional, organized events with minimal effort. Our all-in-one platform handles registration, payments, brackets, and real-time scoring—no spreadsheets or volunteers needed. Clubs can set up events in minutes and offer players a seamless experience from check-in to results. With multiple formats and live updates, it’s never been easier to host consistent, high-quality tournaments and leagues that keep players engaged and coming back.

Contact [email protected] for more information and special pricing for Palm Beach County Pickleball News subscribers, or click here for more information.

PLAYING PICKLEBALL OVER 50? MY INTERVIEW IN EMPOWER PICKLEBALL’S NEWSLETTER

Read the interview here.

COACH’S CORNER

The #1 court position that’s killing your game and how to fix it fast

Think you’re just “between shots”? Think again. No-Man’s Land is a point-killer, and most players don’t even realize they’re trapped there. Learn the simple adjustment that could save you 5–10 points a game.

COURTS, NATIONAL NEWS, and PRO SPOTLIGHT

BEGINNER’S CORNER

Why the ready position wins you points before you even swing

Most beginners focus on their shots, but smart players know the point often starts—and ends—before the ball is even hit. That’s where the ready position comes in. Read how the ready position wins you points before you even swing.

4 steps to stop hitting your serve into the net

Struggling to get your serve over the net? Don’t worry—every beginner hits this hurdle. Here’s a step-by-step roadmap to help you serve with confidence and clear the net.

THE 3-2-1 PICKLEBALL METHOD: KNOW YOUR GAME. GROW YOUR GAME.

3 Tips to level up fast

  1. Master your third shot drop
    Control the pace and reset the rally—this is the shot that separates beginners from advanced players.

  2. Move with your partner
    Think of yourselves as connected by an invisible rope. Stay in sync to control the court.

  3. Dink with purpose
    Don’t just hit soft shots—aim for foot placement, change pace, and pressure your opponent into a mistake.

2 Resources to use this week

  • Palm Beach Pickleball Skill-Level Checklist
    Track your progress, drill smarter, and set your next goal.
    👉 Download it here

  • YouTube Drill: “How to Reset Like a Pro”
    Learn how to stay calm and win from the transition zone.
    🎥 Watch now

1 Challenge to try

Play 1 game this week using only your backhand on soft shots.
It’ll force you to improve control, footwork, and paddle positioning—without relying on your dominant side.

EVENT CALENDAR

Stay in the game with these exciting tournaments, clinics, and open play sessions across Palm Beach County! Plan your next match, improve your game, and take advantage of local pickleball action! View here!

LEAGUE UPDATES

  • Women's POWER Pickleball League: The Women’s POWER Pickleball League is starting its 11th season in October 2025. Celebrating 55+ women playing pickleball, using the sport both as physical fitness and for building social relationships and networks! Matches are played on Tuesday afternoons. Visit pwrpickleball.com for more information, or contact League President Allyn Leeds at [email protected].

  • The Boomer League sign-ups have started. If you live in a 55+ community and want to play in a great, fun, social, yet competitive league, ask your pro or the person in charge of pickleball teams for information on how to sign up. You must be a member of your community to play. The Boomer League offers numerous benefits, including restaurant discounts, medical supply discounts, and access to medical advisors specializing in sports medicine.

  • Premier League team registration begins on August 1st; the fall season starts on Wednesday, October 8th. This is a 55+ coed league.

  • Palm Beach County Pickleball League is formulating the number of Divisions for the Fall season. Captains should notify the League of the number of teams they plan to enter. Contact Walter Gassner at [email protected]. Players on teams that have already notified him can now start registering by visiting the website at any time. We’re in our 9th year and remain the largest league, with six new communities joining us this year.

PALM BEACH COUNTY PICKLEBALL RESOURCE GUIDE

Stay in the loop with Palm Beach County’s pickleball scene—top instructors, prime playing spots, active leagues, and must-follow social groups. View here!

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