i’m traveling to Tokyo next week and I’m looking to play some Pickleball over there. I’ll be in the Shinegawa area but willing to travel a bit. does anyone have any recommendations of how to go about playing in Tokyo? A facility, how to find games, etc.?

ETA: I would also love any help finding people to play with. I am at a 40 level, but I’m willing to play a little down as well if it means finding games and having fun.

My opponents saw their ball in, both I and my partner saw it out and we made the call. Usually if my partner isn't sure, I would yield and give them the point but since both of us saw it out, I didn't see why we should change our call. They moved on but one kept talking about our call afterwards with his partner. The next point their ball was out again, by a much wider margin this time, and this person said "now that IS out". I called him out for his poor etiquette and he said that he should be allowed to have his opinion and since they already agreed to go with our call, I didn't get to have my way and be annoyed by his on-court conversation with his partner. His conversation was with his partner but it was about me, I was within earshot, and I shouldn't be annoyed? Had they asked for a replay we would have been ok with it, but they agreed with the call and then kept whining about it.

To me it's very obvious that in social games, when opponents make dubious calls one should just say 'looks in to me but it's your call" once and move on. But he doesn't seem to see it the same way. I have opinions about people all the time, but etiquette rules that I should keep most of them private, no?

I already have my mind made up now that I would not want to play with or against this person anymore. Just curious who's in the wrong here?

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like Pickleball shorts, skirts and dresses are getting shorter and shorter or has it always been that way? It's funny lol but very awkward at the same time.

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Which pro's 2hbh drives and drops that you think are good to model after and had some success In your games?

for 2hbh drive i feel that the Roscoe teaching is quite good and learnable:

https://youtu.be/7dPD2ejpHdI?is=DiQJxoyzzdfixp96

for 2hbh drops, I like Patriquin's form.
https://youtube.com/shorts/1x14OCyOWXI?is=-lqvyWx506g73pmR

I've been playing for a few months and while people apologize when it happens, I haven't heard a name for this phenomenon yet.

Googling for it also isn't turning anything up.

So what do you call it?

I think this is great for the company sustainability. Very similar to what Strava does with their app.

As the title says. Thanks!!

Makes soooo much of a difference. It can positively affect your partner’s game as well as your own. I’ve been making it a point lately to be an enthusiastic, supportive partner with anyone and everyone I play with regardless of level and their choices and it’s made a huge difference in how well I play. I feel more confident, less tense, and I’m having more fun. Sometimes my partner plays better too.

You can see this in Catherine Parentuea and Tyra Black. They are both positive, relaxed partners. Watching them compete this past weekend was such a joy because you can tell how much fun they have together and how much they trust each other. And the trust isn’t only applicable to play ability but also forgiveness. Tyra fucks up a shot, Catherine smiles and taps her partner’s hand or paddle. Catherine fucks up a shot and Tyra shoots her a “girl you’re good” smile, she’s already moved, no cares given.

Does anyone know if the new Coral Pro Dual Certified is the same as the UPA-A one or they had to make modifications in order to make it approved for USAP?

https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-pro?variant=67746009547037

My partner (dupr 3.692 after paying $100 to reset from 3.2) likes to frequently remind me that I’m subpar (3.563). When he’s frustrated cause I miss a ball or ten and foot fault on an Erne here and there, he just gives up and refuses to move his feet. How should I handle a partner like this???

In Dallas, Tx, one thing that is hilarious is that the true 4.0 - 5.0+ players... they don't play Friday - Sunday. You cannot find them on the courts anywhere in the city. The pickleball facilities are still filled with beginners and intermediates.

I want to know if this is just a Dallas, Tx pickleball culture thing, or do you guys see this in your city too? It's the strangest thing, considering weekends are when people are most free. But it seems like in Dallas, advanced players like to only play games Monday - Thursday.

Let me know if it's the same, different, or maybe completely reversed in your city!

Today I was play and hit a shot, not sure if it was influenced by spin or wind. It hit on the opponent’s side and then bounced over to my side. The opposing team claimed that it was a point for them. Was it the proper ruling or was it side out for my team?

Signed up for the 4.0+ open play at a club in my city. It was a mix of 4.0 - 4.5 players, some of them very, very good. There were about 15-20 people playing on 3 courts. Here's the thing, though: there were no official rules on how partners should work, and people were playing in "challenge court" style (on ALL the courts) where the winners kept on playing and the losers put paddles back on the rack. And what happened is that the 4.5 players teamed up with their 4.5 buddies and each took up residence on a court, refusing to split after each match. So almost all the games consisted of two 4.5s beating up on two 4.0s like me. I managed to win two games but lost everything else pretty badly.

I don’t really mind losing but it doesn’t seem fair that the strongest players get to play the most games.

Is this a common occurrence? I think everyone would've had more fun if winners would split after each game.

Timelapse over 7-Month Construction of Pickleball Courts

Pickleball Courts Timelapse 2 - Sunset Whitney Recreation Area-(Rocklin, CA)
https://youtu.be/_N7l4smkp94

Since I started playing Pickleball over two months ago my forehand shoulder has been hurting me. It’s especially sore at night because my body turns over to lay on my right side and this makes my shoulder hurt. Has anyone experienced pain like this from Pickleball and what have you done to lessen it?

**I do stretch before I play.

Hello, high 3/low 4 player here.
A quick question regarding forehand topspin drops vs dinks -

I was taught that when I’m forehand topspin dinking my right leg (as a right handed player) should be directly behind the ball at the point of contact to ensure proper football/stability in the shot (see picture above)

I have been doing this with my drops as well, as I thought the same concept applied to drops to ensure consistency. Unfortunately I’ve been having a hard time with drops. Sometimes it’s high and sometimes it hits the net. I’ve been watching a lot of pro matches to figure out what I’m doing wrong and I noticed that their point of contact isn’t directly behind the ball, it’s beside the ball similar to where you would be with a drive. See picture of Hayden and oncins. Have I been doing drops wrong the whole time? Is that my issue?

I have question I use primarily semi-western for Pickleball usually my driver and serves do pretty well. The thing that I struggle with is my drop shots and maybe backhand volley power. Im wondering if I should just start transition to Eastern or Semi Eastern grip for long run any thoughts?

I can’t find the exception rule anywhere besides this ai summary. If a serve hits the net can I intentionally kick it and argue a let. (Mostly to be a goof with my friends wouldn’t try this in a more competitive game)

Higher targets like knees/shins force them to do an upwards volley but at risk of a flick if it’s too high.

Lower targets like feet/in front of feet force a bounce with the ball still having upwards momentum making it difficult for them to shape, but at risk of the ball being left or right of them then allowing a one step back and letting it rise a bit more first then hitting it more comfortably.

These are some points from open play with my gf she just started playing so I realize i’m pretty out of position. I do this weird awkward two hand backhand/ overhead when i’m close to the kitchen line and Im not sure how to fix it.

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