I’m a big fan of Daniel J Howard Pickleball and follow him on Facebook. His posts are insightful and can help any level of pickleball player improve. In this particular post, he talks about not using excuses when you don’t play well and the importance of “looking into the mirror” to challenge yourself to play better.
DJ’s Weekly Tip:
You can’t blame your way into positive change.
If you want to improve your pickleball game, there are many ways to do it: take private or semi-private lessons, attend a camp or clinic, drill with a partner, hit against a wall, watch videos, or get into better shape in the gym.
At the same time, there is one guaranteed, surefire way to NOT improve your game: blame your partner or other variables for your losses or poor play.
Will your partner play poorly at times? Of course. Will the wind be against you at times? Yes. Will the sun be in your eyes at times? You bet. That’s life. How you view these challenges and respond to them is what matters. Blaming your subpar results on someone or something else will never help you improve; it will keep you stuck permanently.
If you want better results or to improve your abilities, look in the mirror. The person staring back at you is the one in charge of your accomplishments. If you want to change, accept the fact that you are responsible for it.
Keep reppin’!
-DJ
ABOUT THIS BLOG
All the posts in this blog are meant to add meaning and value to my books., which include dozens of videos with extensive commentary and explanations. But, as you can imagine, pickleball play is changing on a daily basis.: new doubles strategy, new ways to teach the many strokes, new equipment including paddles and shoes, new third shot options, and so much more.
This blog post from Daniel J Howard’s Facebook page is a short, concise wake-up call for those pickleball players who tend to blame others for their shortcomings. In the post, he talks about how to improve your game: “…take private or semi-private lessons, attend a camp or clinic, drill with a partner, hit against a wall, watch videos, or get into better shape in the gym.” These are the same lessons I talk about in both of my books, Pickleball for Beginners Parts I and II. My books are packed with valuable YouTube video links that will help you improve your game.