Rich's Road to 5.0

Rich's Road to 5.0 My road to becoming a 5.0 pickleball player after 50. Sharing the games, gear, lessons, laughs and everything I'm learning along the way.

It’s been a journey and it’s not over yet!
08/31/2026

It’s been a journey and it’s not over yet!

08/29/2026

Forehand Dink Drill

I’m changing the way I practice my forehand dinks.

Instead of just trying to hit 50 in a row, I’m focusing on 3 things:

1️⃣ Paddle recovery — Dink → paddle up → ready for the next ball.

2️⃣ Footwork — No reaching! Move my feet and get my body into position.

3️⃣ Put it together — Split → move → dink → recover → repeat.

The goal isn’t just to hit better dinks in a drill. It’s to build habits that actually transfer to the game.

Small adjustments. Better habits. Better pickleball.

08/29/2026

👀 Was it out… or wasn’t it?

Here’s one of those pickleball situations that can create a little confusion on the court.

If you believe the ball is out, you need to make the call before your opponent hits the next shot. If you wait until after they hit it, you’ve lost the opportunity to make the call.

But what if you weren’t sure? 🤔

That’s where things can get interesting—and why knowing the rules matters.

Would you have called this ball out? 👇

Saturday Open Play! 🎉 Come join us!What a great morning on the courts! Lots of good games, plenty of laughs, and some gr...
08/29/2026

Saturday Open Play! 🎉 Come join us!

What a great morning on the courts! Lots of good games, plenty of laughs, and some great people getting together to play. 😎

A big WELCOME to Mike, Jeff, and all of our new players! 🙌 If I missed anyone, welcome to you too!

Here are a few pictures to get things started. 📸 There are some good shots — and some questionable ones! 😂

Great people + good games + good vibes = a pretty great Saturday morning! 💚

Let’s do it again tomorrow at 7am!

08/29/2026

It’s not always about the drink. 🥤

Yes, that Pineapple Mango Smoothie from McDonald’s has sugar. But after a hard session on the pickleball court, I’m also thinking about recovery.

I sweat A LOT when I play, and replacing fluids and electrolytes matters. Potassium is one of those electrolytes that plays an important role in muscle function and fluid balance.

So no… this isn’t me saying, “Go drink a sugary smoothie because it’s healthy.” 😂

It’s about looking at the whole picture — hydration, electrolytes, potassium, nutrition, and recovery.

Balance > perfection.

Keep moving. Keep playing. Keep recovering.

08/29/2026

After pickleball refreshment. pineapple mango smoothie. Thank you McDonalds!

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