Neoga Pickleball

04/22/2026

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Not every game will go your way… but every game will grow you 🟢👉

Keep showing up. Keep swinging. That’s how players are made.

03/30/2026

Let's show our support for the Tuscola Pickleball Tournament. When we get our new pickleball courts we can host tournaments. 😊

03/26/2026

Fun night with the Neoga Pickleball girls at Toledo YMCA with dinner afterwards- Coffee + Cream.
If you're looking for a fun group to play pickleball with; it's us. New members are always welcome. All skill levels.

12/24/2025

12/11/2025

The Neoga Indians pickleball group is proud to sponsor Angels on the Christmas tree at the Neoga American Legion, bringing festive cheer and warmth to local children during the holiday season, and we find shopping for them to be a heartwarming experience, during which we learned about Bluey and Stitch.

11/15/2025

PICKLEBALL TIP OF THE DAY!

Remember to bend your knees! It’s one of the simplest yet most effective ways to improve your game. Staying low enhances nearly every shot by helping you generate the upward lift needed to clear the net. Unlike bending at the waist, bending at the knees keeps your entire kinetic chain engaged, leading to more powerful shots and greater spin control.

11/12/2025

Tip for the day...

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

Very interesting information that I thought I would share... This not me. It's an article I read and thought it was worth sharing.
Pickleball and Bone Density
A few months ago, I had a DEXA (bone density) scan. Two years earlier, I had osteopenia, precursor to osteoporosis, which can just be the end of the game for older women. One fall…
The results were amazing. In the exact two years since I’d started pickleball, I’d increased bone density and reversed osteopenia, which is almost unheard of at my age (74). I’d also taken trx classes at the Y and learned deadlifts and rows for pt for my back, but no serious weights, just 40 pounds on the deadweights.
Yesterday there was another amazing DEXA scan story from a younger (60s) member of our group: She’d not only increased bone density, but at an unheard-of rate. Knocked it out of the ball park. Admittedly, she’d taken a six-week court on weight lifting, but months ago.
If you’re my age, you’d know this is amazing because I’d always thought osteoporosis was inevitable, a normal part of aging, but it’s not. Also, quite irritatingly, people always advised to lift weights, but without specific information, that was kind of useless.
My bone loss reversal was doing minimal weights a few times a week plus trx and mostly pb.
I am not aware of any controlled medical studies of bone density in women who play pb versis those who don’t, but it would be interesting. Also, I assumed after I got my DEXA scan results that the progress was due to the weight lifting and trx alone, but my Doctor said that was not accurate. Running, playing pickleball, increases bone density and was an important part of the picture. Similar to jumping rope: increases bone density.
As a further tidbit, I learned on the court today that a male friend had requested a DEXA scan from his doc to establish a baseline for his own bone health.
Live and learn.
A final hack. I ordered some kettlebells for my home since I don’t always want to drag out to the gym when I have other things on my plate for the day. Unlike hand weights, they practically shout at you, “Lift me!” and they often come in nicer colors. After watching tv (recovery from the day’s game), one can simply do 3 sets of 10 reps a few times a day. The lighter the weight, the more reps. Use two 20-lb bells, for instance. Or just one 20.
I’d guess pickleball is unique in improving women’s bone health because it’s not too serious or heavy lifting per se; I achieved my results by frequency of play at the local YMCA, while laughing and trying to kill my opponents. Bone density never occurred to me as a benefit.
Again, I believe pickleball is unique for multiple reasons. Unlike other court sports like basketball and volleyball, you can play at any age, any skill level, without a lot of formal instruction. Older women have had few such opportunities in our lives.

11/08/2025

Stretching before playing...
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🏋🏻 Why the Deep Squat Stretch Is a Must for Pickleball Players

Pickleball requires explosive power, quick reflexes, and sustained mobility—think bending low for a kitchen rally or pivoting to chase a cross-court shot.

Tight muscles limit your range, slow your reactions, and invite strains or sprains. The deep squat stretch counters this by promoting full lower body flexibility, enhancing joint stability, and improving overall balance.

Key insight: Regular deep squatting reduces common pickleball injuries like hamstring pulls or ankle rolls. It mimics the low stances you use in games, making your movements more efficient and fluid.

Plus, it’s accessible—no equipment needed, just your body weight for a stretch that builds strength while loosening tightness.

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11/08/2025

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🧑‍🍳 What Is the Kitchen in Pickleball?

The “kitchen” in pickleball isn’t where you whip up a snack—it’s a nickname for a specific area on the court. Officially called the non-volley zone (NVZ), the kitchen is a rectangular area on both sides of the net. It’s a critical part of pickleball’s unique strategy, designed to prevent players from dominating the net with aggressive smashes.

Despite the unique nature of the name, no one knows how this area of the court received its quirky name.

The kitchen rule is simple but non-negotiable: you cannot hit a volley (a shot hit in the air without letting the ball bounce) while standing in the kitchen.

This rule applies whether you’re attacking or defending, and it’s enforced to keep the game fair and strategic. Violating it results in a fault, giving a point or serve to the opposing team.

Here’s the core of the rule in action: if your feet are touching the kitchen line or inside the kitchen, you must let the ball bounce before hitting it. This prevents players from camping at the net and smashing every shot, which would make the game less about skill and more about power.

Key insight: The kitchen rule encourages patience and precision, forcing players to rely on d***s (soft shots) and groundstrokes rather than overpowering volleys.

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11/07/2025

Sharing from a group I'm a member of...
TIP OF THE DAY!

Practice recognizing out balls! Everyone hits them occasionally, but learning to spot when a shot is headed out can help you avoid giving away easy points. Here are a few cues to watch for:

1. If you would make contact with the ball at shoulder height or higher, it’s likely going out.
2. If you’re at the kitchen line and the ball is still rising when it reaches you, it’s probably going out.
3. If your opponent hits a hard drive from below their knees, there’s a good chance it’s going out.

Start paying attention to these signs during your next game to save yourself some free points!