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Sarah Ansboury


Sarah Ansboury Videos

Sarah's videos are shown below by date. Where applicable, my post discussing the video is shown in the next line. Click on either to open the link.

Feb 7, 2016
Three Tips For Overhead Smashing
> Post - Overhead Advice from the Experts




Mar 4, 2016
Blocking 2 Ways
> Post - Block Volley

Mar 23, 2016
Tips for Seniors
> Post - Help with Balance





Jul 14, 2016
Paddle Tracking
> Post - Use your Paddle to Stay Engaged


Dec 26, 2016
Pickleball and Fitness
> Post - Pickleball Fitness

Sarah Ansboury Blog Articles

Sarah's blog articles are shown below by date. Where applicable, my post discussing her article is shown in the next line. Click on either to open the link.

JANUARY 25, 2016
Pickleball Mistakes…Some are Better than Others

APRIL 12, 2016
Your Journey to Pickleball Mastery


MAY 11, 2016
Pickleball Clinics, Rights and Wrongs
> Post - One Thing at a Time

MAY 18, 2016
3 Keys to Better Pickleball

MAY 25, 2016
Focused Pickleball Practice
> Post - How to Practice

JUNE 1, 2016
Pickleball: Play the Percentages
> Post - Sarah on Percentage Pickleball

JUNE 8, 2016
Pickleball Open Play: Playing Up and Down
> Post - Playing Up and Down in Open Play

JUNE 15, 2016
Pickleball Serves 
> Post - Sarah talks Serving

JUNE 22, 2016
A Pickleball Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste

JUNE 29, 2016
Comfort…Your Key to Better Pickleball
> Post - Comfort…Your Key to Better Pickleball

JULY 6, 2016
How to Poach Like a Pro
> Post - Poaching: Sarah's View

JULY 13, 2016
Pickleball Tournaments, Plan for Success

JULY 20, 2016
Pickleball Tips…The Tall and Short of It

JULY 27, 2016
Pickleball and the Two-Handed Backhand
> Post - Sarah on the Two-Handed Backhand

AUGUST 3, 2016
Serve vs. Side, a Pickleball Dilemma
> Post - Side or Serve?

AUGUST 10, 2016
Pickleball Strategy: The Importance of Having One
> Post - The Importance of Strategy

AUGUST 17, 2016
How to Anticipate a Pickleball Opponent’s Shot
> Post - Paddle Tracking

AUGUST 24, 2016
Stacking: When and Why
> Post - One Way to Play with Lefty

AUGUST 31, 2016
How Can I Keep the Ball Low

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

My Pickleball Mantra: Balance, Breathe, Believe
> Post - The Right Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

3 Keys to Hitting an Overhead

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Pickleball Choices, Sometimes Hit the Unexpected
> Post - Do the Unexpected

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Adding Variety to Your Pickleball Serves
Post - Serve Variations from Sarah

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Return of Serve
Post - Return of Serve Goals
Post - Targeting: The Experts on Depth 

OCTOBER 12, 2016
3 Ball Pickleball Drill: 1-2-3 Drill
> Post - 1-2-3 Drill

OCTOBER 26, 2016
Pickleball: Being Uncomfortable…Making it Your Own

NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Playing with Your Pickleball Spouse
> Post - Pickleball Spouses

NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Setting Pickleball Goals: Each Time You Step onto the Court
> Post - Play and Practice with Intent

NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Have You Stretched Today? Did you Stretch Twice?
> Post - More Fitness - Stretching

NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Pickleball Lessons from the USAPA Nationals

NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Know and Play to Your Pickleball Strengths

DECEMBER 7, 2016
Practicing with a Pickleball Ball Machine
> Post - Practicing with a Ball Machine

DECEMBER 14, 2016
Running Down a Lob SAFELY
> Post - Defensive Lob Positioning

DECEMBER 21, 2016
You Ran Down the Pickleball Lob…Now What?
> Post - When to Hit the Defensive Lob

DECEMBER 28, 2016
My Pickleball New Year Resolution

JANUARY 4, 2017
The Right Ball to Attack: Creating & Recognizing It

JANUARY 11, 2017
Left-Handed Players Welcome

JANUARY 18, 2017
When You Warm Up for a Pickleball Match, Do it Properly

JANUARY 25, 2017
The Growth of Pickleball

FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Pickleball Lessons Learned
> Post - A Hard Habit to Break

FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Practicing Pickleball Serves and Returns
> Post - Targeting: Practicing Serves and Returns of Serves

MARCH 1, 2017
Despite Distractions, You Need to Watch the Ball

MARCH 8, 2017
Returning a Lob Serve…Take Time Away from Your Opponent

MARCH 22, 2017
The Most Common and Most Deadly Pickleball Mistake
> Post - A "Deadly Mistake"

MARCH 29, 2017
3 Keys to Hitting Solid Pickleball Volleys

APRIL 5, 2017
Pickleball Fault: Serving or Receiving on the Wrong Side

APRIL 12, 2017
Recovery…A Necessary Part of Your Fitness Routine

APRIL 19, 2017
Once Again, the Answer is Balance
> Post - Balance

APRIL 26, 2017
3 Keys to Keeping the Ball Low

MAY 3, 2017
Reflecting on US Open Pickleball Championship 2017

MAY 10, 2017
Pickleball Nutrition: Fuel Yourself for Success

MAY 17, 2017
Pickleball Challenges: The Mental Side of the Game
> Post - Practice the Mental Side

MAY 24, 2017
It’s Pickleball Tournament Day: Decide to Play Your Best

JUNE 7, 2017
Pickleball Key: Stay Hydrated

JUNE 14, 2017
Check Your Grip Pressure
> Post - Don't Strangle Your Paddle

JUNE 21, 2017
Pickleball Practice: Keep it Simple and Focused

JUNE 28, 2017
Pickleball Key: Keep the Ball in Front of You

JULY 5, 2017
What Motivates You to Play Pickleball?

JULY 12, 2017
The Third Shot Drop is Important…But Not Your Only Option
> Post - Slow Down for Better Decisions

JULY 19, 2017
Footwork is Key to Your Pickleball Success

JULY 26, 2017
Changing Pickleball Paddles for Indoor and Outdoor Play

AUGUST 2, 2017
Pickleball Mastery vs a Pickleball Quick Fix

AUGUST 9, 2017
The 3 P’s to Pickleball Improvement

AUGUST 16, 2017
Do You Think About Where to Dink?
> Post - More on Dinking Targets

AUGUST 23, 2017
Pickleball Foot Faults: Do You See Them?

AUGUST 30, 2017
Hitting a Wall…Is Your Game Stuck?
> Post - Hitting a Wall...Figuratively

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Pickleball Must: Proper Paddle Position

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
5 Pickleball Tournament Mistakes to Avoid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Video Analysis of Your Pickleball Game

OCTOBER 4, 2017
Remembering the Pickleball Score
> Post - Asking for Directions

OCTOBER 11, 2017
Professional Pickleball Federation

OCTOBER 18, 2017
Thoughts on Pickleball Balls

OCTOBER 25, 2017
Are You Wearing the Correct Shoes When You Play Pickleball?

NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Pickleball Tip: Freeze When You Practice

NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Pickleball Stacking…It Seems Everyone is Doing It

NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Pickleball Bulleye: You Have One on Your Chest

NOVEMBER 29, 2017
This Pickleball Mom Wants You to “Keep Your Elbows on the Table”

DECEMBER 6, 2017
Taking Your Pickleball Drill Practice to the Game
> Post - From Drills to the Game

DECEMBER 13, 2017
3 Keys to Pickleball Lobs

DECEMBER 20, 2017
Tennis Balls vs Pickleballs…There are Differences
> Post - More on Balls

DECEMBER 27, 2017
Former Tennis Players: Are You Moving Too Much?

JANUARY 3, 2018
Pickleball Footwork: Stop Before You Hit

JANUARY 10, 2018
Advanced Pickleball: Control the Pace of the Ball

JANUARY 17, 2018
Contact the Ball: Tennis Players Beware

JANUARY 24, 2018
Christine Barksdale: Keeping Pickleball Tournaments Fair and Fun

JANUARY 31, 2018
Pickleball Singles Strategy Part 1

FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Pickleball Singles Strategy Part 2: Drop It

FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Pickleball Singles Strategy Part 3: Passing Shots

FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Steve Paranto Reflects on How Pickleball Has Changed

FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Pickleball Strategy: Why Every Pickleball Point has Two Parts

MARCH 7, 2018
Pickleball Drill: Focus on Changing the Direction of the Ball

MARCH 14, 2018
3 Keys to Making the Most of Your Pickleball Lesson

MARCH 21, 2018
These 30 Seconds Can Make Pickleball Speed Dating Fun

MARCH 28, 2018
Get a Pickleball Grip

APRIL 4, 2018
Learning Pickleball in Slow Motion

APRIL 11, 2018
Pickleball Questions: How Do You Bend? Are You Bending Too Much?

APRIL 18, 2018
3 Keys to a Great Pickleball Lob
> Post - Keys to NVZ Lobbing

APRIL 25, 2018
Are You Crowding the Ball

MAY 2, 2018
The Importance of Tempo…Your Pickleball Metronome

MAY 9, 2018
Consider the Face of the Pickleball Paddle

MAY 16, 2018
Pickleball’s 5th Shot…What Should I Do?

MAY 23, 2018
3 Keys to Increasing Your Pickleball Strike Zone

MAY 30, 2018
Focus on Pickleball Fundamentals

JUNE 6, 2018
3 Tips for Those Looking for a Pickleball Partner

JUNE 13, 2018
Pickleball Rules: When in Doubt Ask Questions

JUNE 20, 2018
Tennis Facilities Embrace Pickleball

JUNE 27, 2018
Professional Pickleball Registry…What the Future Holds

JULY 4, 2018
3 Keys to Pickleball Court Position

JULY 11, 2018
Communication and Pickleball Strategy

JULY 18, 2018
How to Move Less on the Pickleball Court

JULY 25, 2018
Misdirection: Time and Space Required to Change the Direction of the Ball

AUGUST 1, 2018
My Pickleball Life and a PPR Update

AUGUST 8, 2018
Pickleball’s Evolution

AUGUST 15, 2018
Pickleball Fitness

AUGUST 22, 2018
Sanctioned and Non-Sanctioned Pickleball Tournaments

Sarah Ansboury Articles with RV Picklers

Sarah also writes articles for the RV Picklers blog. Click the link to their page to see those articles.





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