It's getting hotter and you need to hydrate. Should you keep your paddle in your car? Who had the worst draw at the Sacramento Open?  

https://youtu.be/1sF2qpTTclI

Many players say they want to improve but don't do the work. To be a good pickleball player, the body, mind and heart (desire) must work in concert. I talk about desire.

My friend says that mature adults can not hit a pickleball hard. I disagree. Some use age as mental crutch and an excuse. How to hit a ball with power when you are not muscular? What are the important muscles? 

What are some of the weapons in the novel? F15, F16, C17, and the SAM-11. For this book, I had to learn a lot. 

What is the new social scene? Yes, it's pickleball, not only during the day but also at night. What is fun? Why is pickleball fun? 

My novel is a love story in a moden-day Tom Clancy story. What are my themes? What do I want you to take away? Courage.

Spoiler Alert: I discuss parts of the novel.

Why should you play left-handed? What? Playing right-handed is difficult enough. I suggest that we are sometimes our worst enemies. My pride evaporates when I play left-handed: it's a humbling and frustrating experience. It also adds weapons to my arsenal and my right-handed shots improve. Try it. 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCGZ28T6

D2D: https://books2read.com/u/baB7Na

The episode from my Writing Diary podcast. How I write by using photos and images.

What are transition zones? They are areas where a player need to decide what type of shot they should hit. 

Why don't players improve? Why are tennis players particularly prone to pride?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCGZ28T6

D2D: https://books2read.com/u/baB7Na