The Lob David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at…
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Front Page, July 2022
Pickleball Club Summer Sessions
The SunBird Pickleball Club is enjoying cooler evening hours. The summer sessions are managed via an online SignUp genius. If you would like to be added, send your email address to Marianna Buescher at mariannabuescher@gmail.com, or call her at 480-285-4501. Drop-in hours from May 1 through Oct. 31 are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7…
Card Games & Sports, July 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Dink
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…
Card Games & Sports, May 2022
Pickleball Club Wraps Up Season
The SunBird Pickleball Club wrapped up our 2021-22 season with a bang! We had a fun round robin followed by a delicious lunch. The big winners were Jim Zaccone, Lisa Dingeldein, Jeff Seaman, Cindy Krautwurst, Jayne Klein, and Sue Stephenson. We have added over 30 new members this season, bringing our member count to over…
Card Games & Sports, May 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Volley—Part 2
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “Your entire demeanor at the net should be confident and strong. Let your attitude convey that you want the ball to come right at you because you’re willing and able to return it! Face the net with…
Card Games & Sports, April 2022
Relishing Pickleball
David Zapatka The Volley Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “A volley is a shot hit in the air before the ball bounces. It is used as a return of a ball that travels close to the top of the net and that is usually hit…
Front Page, April 2022
Pickle 4 Purple Tournament: A “Grape” Success!
The SunBird Pickleball Club, along with many, many friends of pickleball, knocked it out of the park on Feb. 25, 26, and 27 at our annual Pickle 4 Purple (P4P) Tournament. We raised $13,100 for the Alzheimer’s Association, and we donated $1,000 to our Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund in SunBird. Thank you to everyone who…
Front Page, March 2022
Pickleball Club Awaits Spring Season
SunBird Pickleball ladies attended a Kare Bear charity event and fashion show. Joan Davies was our lovely model. The ladies laughed, ate, and raised money for the Tim Tebow Foundation. Thank you, Kare Bears, for all that you do for our community. Welcome to our newest players: Mark and Vicki Daniels, Mary Stohr, and Linda…
Card Games & Sports, March 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Return of Serve
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “the player returning the serve stands deep in or behind the service court, ready to return the ball. The returner should be alert and ready for the next play. As the serve travels over the net, the returner…
Card Games & Sports, February 2022
Pickleball Club Continues Winter Season
The club and many volunteers are gearing up for our annual Charity Tournament on Feb. 26 and 27. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association to help us find the first survivor of this heartbreaking disease. There will be a pro exhibition on Saturday, Feb. 26. Raffle tickets will be on sale in the clubhouse on…