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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2021 53 With the coronavirus having everything shut down, this will be my generic Breeze article until things get back to normal again and I have something to write about. Our Club has 16 members with an average of 10 players participating each week. We have relaxed rules about throwing distances, pretty much where you are comfortable throwing, so everyone can participate and have fun. We have Quarterly Tournaments, both Singles and Doubles, with the winners' pictures being included in the Breeze. We have quarterly social events, which consists of dinner at The Kopper Kettle Bistro at 5 pm followed by dessert at one of our member's homes, which gets our spouses and significant others involved and makes for a fun evening of fellowship and camaraderie. We usually cap the evening off with a rousing game of LCR (Left/Center/ Right). We're always looking for new members, so while you are hunkered down in your homes for the next several weeks, think about joining us. We meet at The Summit Wednesdays at 9 am fall through spring, and 8 am in the summer. Our contacts are Ron Erickson at (951) 846-3288, rejlerickson@sbcglobal.net or Gary Christie at (951) 845-0520, goldtoy@earthlink.net. ~ Ron Erickson Horseshoe Club Ladies Putters Group With spring upon us and a great summer ahead, it's just the perfect time to join the Ladies Putters Group! We are hoping to start our 2021 Season soon. We will continue putting on Mondays at 6 pm and Fridays at 9 am at the completed nine-hole putting green at The Courts. In addition to putting, the Ladies have planned special events such as the Flamingo Follies, Mystery Holes and other themed play days and events. If you would like to practice or if you haven't putted here before, please call the desk at The Courts for new updates for getting on the course. Be sure to bring your own putter, ball, mask, and hand sanitizer. A good practice exercise is putting the ball into the hole from three feet, six feet, and 12 feet. This exercise gives you a feel for the force and speed you'll need to get those "Hole in One" shots from these distances. ~ Judy Irving, pli42pli42@gmail.com 10 Pickleball Tips to Quickly Improve Your Game 1. Be ready always: Ensure you are flatfooted, that you have your paddle on the right side and your feet are in the best position so you can swiftly make a shot. Most players lose because they relax between shots, which catches them unaware. Always stay alert! Always keep your knees in a slightly bent position and feet shoulder-width apart. Your upper body and shoulders should be relaxed. The pickelball paddle should aways be out in front of your body pointing up. 2. Avoiding scooting up when you serve or return serve: Keep in mind that there is the double bounce rule you must observe so you cannot serve the third shot. 3. Play with better players: Playing with people who are better than you are can help to improve your game. You will understand your weaknesses better and hence learn how to improve. 4. Change your pickleball paddle: You might have got used to a paddle that is not up to the game or one that does not give you the best performance. 5. Serve deep. When you serve deep, you push your rival away from the kitchen which gives them a hard time to return the serve since they are far away. 6. Train hard, play smarter: Slow down and think, know where the ball will go and block your opponent from finding opportunities. 7. Interact with more experienced players: You must play with people who are more qualified than you, ensure to network with as plenty of experienced players as you can. 8. Accept criticism: Accepting criticism is one of the huge steps you can take in learning the pickleball game. You must be ready to admit mistakes when they are pointed out. They are not telling you that you aren't the best player, but they are helping you to improve to become the best. 9. Attend clinics: Attending clinics put on by pickleball teachers is also another way to quickly improve your game. There you can learn the game properly. 10. Read more and practice more: The internet is full of content related to the pickleball game. Use YouTube videos to learn how to play the game and apply the tips and tricks you learn when you go to the courts. ~ Karen Rose, kr6565@gmail.com Pickleball

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