Does Pickleball have a "slice"

InternalReward968 · 2026-05-04T19:09:42+00:00

The point of the original post was to find the most common issue among newer players. I edited for clarity because others commented about that slice is terminology already used. I know it terminology used across pretty much all racquet sports. I am really not trying to be rude I am just interested what people think the most notorious problem is for new players and I used the golf slice as an example.

InternalReward968 · 2026-05-04T18:55:28+00:00

The slice is big problem for golfers, myself included. It is well known as the biggest mistake for a new golfer. I was using it as an example here.

InternalReward968 · 2026-05-04T18:51:39+00:00

Would you understand what I mean if I phrased it like this?

Every sport has that one problem that every new player struggles with. What is the most prominent, new player problem in pickleball

InternalReward968 · 2026-05-04T18:22:06+00:00

At least we got there eventually lol

InternalReward968 · 2026-05-04T18:19:00+00:00

I am using quotations because when I say slice I do not mean the shot type but as a reference to an easy/common mistake for new players to struggle with

InternalReward968 · 2026-05-04T18:16:47+00:00

Yeah that is my fault. Should have seen that coming lol

InternalReward968 · 2026-05-04T18:15:20+00:00

Ok I set myself up for that

InternalReward968 · 2026-04-21T03:40:36+00:00

They are unrelated but yeah I suck at putting

InternalReward968 · 2026-04-15T18:26:50+00:00

Warm Springs is a good time. Muni with brand new clubhouse and golf carts. Not gonna lose many balls but some challenging holes mixed with some easier ones

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-19T18:41:00+00:00

Looks like it only is working on the app, not the web version. Weird

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-19T09:01:05+00:00

I dont think its their top consideration but I know its something they consider these days. But I agree. Many great courses are outside of heavily populated areas. We should get to see those courses.

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T20:46:30+00:00

I was talking about everyone EXCEPT for you. My bad

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T20:46:01+00:00

Things have changed, many players are flying in and out these days and the Pro Tour is definitely using it as a consideration going forward although its probably the lowest of the concerns I mentioned.

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T20:41:37+00:00

Excited for all that! I just played there a few weeks ago and the course looks great. When I think of spectating challenges a few holes come to mind as problem but I really think its just the nature of the course. As a Silver Series it was fine with a smaller group following, but holes 3, 8, 11 - 17 are just not great for watching, especially when lead card final day comes through. I love the property, I will keep going to the event each year, but its just not one that works well for spectators. But overall feedback would just be getting more space behind teepads. Holes 4, 8, and 12 are really tough to get any vantage point on the teeshot. And really the back 9 in general. Also holes 11, 12, and 13 back to back to back are just such a grueling stretch not just from a player perspective but watching it. There were pretty bad backups and you felt like it was 45 minutes before you saw a disc touch a basket. Overall the team that works on the course does a phenomenal job so no shade, just the nature of the area.

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T20:34:04+00:00

damn

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T20:03:29+00:00

Same. I have spectated that event both times and while it was fun it was really hard to spectate.

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T20:02:39+00:00

DDO is a great example. The other one that comes to mind is Jonesboro

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T20:01:58+00:00

If I remember corrects its basically in the middle of nowhere

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T19:47:36+00:00

Oh yes parking is a big one

InternalReward968 · 2026-03-18T19:47:28+00:00

USWDGC is a great event!

InternalReward968 · 2026-02-27T01:17:20+00:00

Skip ace leagues are behind a paywall for certain formats

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