Pickleball isn’t just a game—it’s a fantastic way to boost your overall fitness, especially if you’re looking to stay active as you get older. Drilling, or practicing specific shots and movements repeatedly, is a hidden gem that can supercharge your performance and support your functional fitness. Whether you join a dedicated drill session in your area or gather a few friends to run drills of your own, here’s why that extra practice matters—and a few simple ways to get started.
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Stable Feet, Solid Shots: Why Balance Matters in Pickleball (and Life)
Let’s get real: Nobody—and I mean nobody—hits a sweet dink when they’re dancing across the court. If you’re moving mid-swing, you’re compromising both the power and accuracy of your shot. Pair that with unsteady balance, and you’ll be flailing around trying to recover from your own momentum—not exactly a winning combination.
In my Proactive Aging Blueprint, I always emphasize the importance of functional movement and body awareness—both of which are crucial on the pickleball court. If your muscles aren’t conditioned to stabilize your joints, or if you’re not used to quickly setting your feet before striking the ball, you’ll find yourself off-balance more often than not. That sets off a chain reaction of errors and potential injuries.
