Pickleball Is All Blog Joe Palmere, Pickleball Coach, Rating Specialist & Ambassador

FREQUENTLY PLAYERS ASK ME, COACH IS THEIR A FORMULA FOR PLAYING ADVANCED PICKLEBALL? PICKLEBALL ~ INNER GAME MIND CONTROL CLINIC Learn the mental mastery of playing Pickleball in the "ZONE" . . . quieting the conscious mind . . .  relaxation breathing on a 3 count inhale thru the nose, and a 4 count exhale out the mouth . . . hyper-focusing . . . non-judgmental performance acceptance . . . allowing the subconscious mind to play your best ever pickleball. Hosted by Barb Elgin LCSW-C, Psychotherapy, Life Coaching & Motivational Speaking, and  Joe Palmere Jr., IPTPA Certified Pro Pickleball Coach, and IPTPA Certified Pickleball Rating Specialist, and "All Things Pickleball Speaker."  (Attendance limited to eight Level 3+ players)Dates, Times & Locations TBA THE INNER GAME OF PICKLEBALL "Hyper Focusing on the ball can make time stand still . The art of  "Intense Mental Concentration" can decelerate the real tim

EVERYTHING ABOUT PICKLEBALL SHOES YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW PART #1: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SIZE AND FIT  WHEN PURCHASING A NEW PAIR OF PICKLEBALL SHOES The goal is to find a pickle ball shoe that does not inhibit your foot’s natural motion. Proper fitting shoes allow your feet to move and work the way nature intended. And prevent injuries to other parts of the body. Here are some tips on purchasing a new pair of pickle ball shoes: Wear the same socks and custom made Orthotics that you will play in, when shoe shopping.  Do not attempt to buy shoes online, go to a store and try them on. Select a sports shoe store that knows about pickle ball . I can personally recommend “Holabird Sports, 9220 Pulaski Hwy, Middle River, MD 21220, 566-860-1416, www.holabirdsports.com. Make sure the salesperson is knowledgeable about pickle ball and experienced in shoe size fitting and comfort. Check on the store’s shoe return policy after purchase. Select shoes by

WHAT FEATURES TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD PICKLEBALL COURT SHOE The anatomy of shoe features can be somewhat complex and confusing for the average player to comprehend.  If that is the case, then rely on the knowledgeable pickle ball sales staff at Holabird Sports, 9220 Pulaski Hwy, Middle River, 21220, Phone: (866) 860-1416 or check out their website: www.holabirdsports.com. First on my list is “ Pronation Stability.” A feature usually found in the mid section of the upper part of a shoe.  Pronation is the sudden side to side foot movements often occurring at the NVZ line. This motion tends to make the foot slide forcefully either in a medial or lateral direction on the shoe sole.   Pronation control construction prevents the foot from sliding directly laterally off of the shoe sole. It is because of this necessity for side-to-side stability that pickle ball court shoes are constructed differently than running shoes.  The uppers of court shoes are constructed of stiffer s

TYROL STRIKER PICKLEBALL SERIES          SHOES REVIEW By Joe Palmere Jr. Certified Profession Pickleball Coach and Skilll Rating Specialist At 77 years old, with the moniker of "Pickleball Joe," I play three to four games of pickle ball, indoors or outdoors most every day of the week. As a certified professional pickle ball coach and Skill Rating Specialist, I spend an additional amount of time helping new and experience players improve their game. I depend on the best pickle ball shoes to protect my feet and keep me in the game and on the coaching circuit.   For the past two (2) months I have been wearing the TYROL Stryker Series Men’s Pickleball Shoe, Model # TYJJ-1010DM, Electric blue to play and coach this sport. The manufacturer advertises that “the ‘Striker Series Pickleball Shoe’ is designed and constructed for the advanced Pickleball player whose game demands superior cushioning, stability and support. I decided to find out if all this advertising hy