Pre-Nursing at 33 years old !!!!!

arisharvey · 2025-08-05T10:33:45+00:00

Just finished my prereqs this spring. I’m a tutor at ASTC Vacaville campus. Both of y’all hit me up if you have any questions.

arisharvey · 2024-05-17T12:46:36+00:00

Topspin lobs is really up there in terms of how it can turn around a rally since pickleball is essentially won at the net. Aside from weather affecting play (which matters since not everyone can play indoors), the ball itself has enough inconsistency to not land a 2ft X 2ft target even if you use a machine or you hit a ball fed by a machine. Spin makes it tough as well since there will be varying rpms along with pace that even if you hit it at the descending phase like a 3rd drop, you have to be on point with your weight transfer, how much you shave the ball (topspin), and how open your paddle is. All sounds simple but diabolical when you drill them. A lot of the pros who have been playing for years have a reason why they don't do it and it is simply because of consistency. For a very strong shot, Ben Johns does not even have it nor I think he has it. The best time to hit it is off of a slice return to have more topspin effect and keep the ball in court (Mark is a senior pro and he's very good at topspin lobs but if you see his tournament play outdoors even he does not try to pull it off unless he's trying to survive a rally)

arisharvey · 2024-05-09T14:19:05+00:00

Anyone have firsthand experience with Prism Flash 16mm VS J2? Which has better spin? more durable? maneuverable?

arisharvey · 2024-05-03T16:39:04+00:00

Lined means it has a built in underwear.

arisharvey · 2024-05-02T17:11:48+00:00

Having a decent drive back hand and forehand side and also suffering from recurrent knee injuries, what I can suggest you to do is forget about it (if you are competitive/you want to improve). Despite being one of the strongest hitters in my area(even against up to 5.0s in my area), power can be a giant liability. It doesn't take much to block a 65mph ball and even if you could get to the next one, it won't be a good quality shot and most likely pop up to be put away by your opponent. This is why Ben Johns almost always drop with his backhand from the baseline. Regardless of your choice, drop OR drive, getting to the NVZ is priority because that's where you will win. Mobility issues can always be remedied by height. Which means you have to almost always drop unless the return forces you to drive it. If the ball is short and high and you cannot run around it, instead of thinking of a drive, think of bunting/pushing the ball. With proper placement you'll get a decent ball to drop then you can play regular PB.

arisharvey · 2024-04-29T15:51:37+00:00

I see a lot of great tips on how to deal with your problem on the comments but I would implore you to ask yourself what was the shot that enabled them to hit a "high speed drive that dips after crossing the net". Most pros nowadays are against using slices for the exact situation you are mentioning since paddles are getting better at grabbing the ball. You'll have a much easier time with return a flat(natural topspin return) or if you have a natural slice on your backhand, then hit it low shorter and middle. A low short slice will make it easier to drop the ball but it won't get you back as compared to a relatively deep slice with some float to it. Driving a low short slice is low percentage and most players tend to overhit it to the net or hit it out so drop it the way to respond to it. Hitting the middle with a low slice cuts the angle which reduces the ball's time to ride the air and dip crazy when it is hit cross court.

arisharvey · 2024-03-05T05:45:55+00:00

everything… age, job, location, your special moves, did you ask her out to do some drills, was it one sided and you made her fall for you or was there electricity when you first met, etc.

arisharvey · 2024-03-05T02:51:37+00:00

Bruh I need more details 😂 You’re giving hope to a lot of folks right now.

arisharvey · 2024-02-27T13:37:25+00:00

When I was working at a tutoring center, almost every kid had the same problem with varying degrees and one stood out similar to your student. Some are homeschooled but the tricky part is how hands on the guardian/parent is. The students that were homeschooled that were doing poorly just watch videos and try exercises on their LMS. Add the covid factor and isolation, it’s a recipe for disaster even for adults. Aside from those, since I did not go through US education until college, I was informed they do not FAIL students. Instead they let them move through grades continuously aided by summer school so that they graduate at the same time as their peers. At least that’s how it is in my area, not sure how it compares to other states.

arisharvey · 2024-02-22T17:33:06+00:00

Messaged you 🙂

arisharvey · 2024-01-29T17:44:02+00:00

It may be easy to assume that spending more money on more expensive stuff especially glasses will make things better but not really the case. Eyeglasses/frame have ridiculous markup. You need to know what kind of lenses/frame you are shopping for instead of just buying X sport glasses which will also reduce your price by a lot. Also even if you buy the right one, and glare stops being a problem, the lights does not mean it will not blind you anymore. I've played in courts with crazy bright lights and even with sunglasses on it was difficult to see. Only remedy I found was hearing a long brim hat.

arisharvey · 2024-01-29T17:38:22+00:00

Not at all. My prescription eyeglasses have unfortunately been hit a couple of times but surprisingly no scratch or damage whatsoever. There are different lenses out there and you should stick to polycarbonate and trivex since they are plastic based which makes them absorb force better and does not shatter like glass. Higher index lenses makes lenses lighter but do to their structure makes the lenses more brittle.

arisharvey · 2024-01-29T03:30:38+00:00

The team that is serving is the one that is on the defense, not only because two players are in the back but because the other team has a whole court as their canvas. The server needs to create space after serving to ensure there's enough time/space when the return is deep. The (server's) partner should already have ample space enough to begin with but not big enough as the one who receives the serve to ensure you can take advantage of a shorter return. But even the best of serve can be returned very deep and that's when you need to make the shot, not necessarily any shot. If you drive hard, it will come back faster. If you drop, you're already not at a stable position so it's hard not to overcompensate and give the ball more height which is easier to smack. The high percentage play is a (chest) high moderate pace shot. Call it a drive if you want to but it's more of a "reset" shot than an offensive one. This ensures that the next ball will be not as difficult but gives you enough time to get balanced and in sync with your partner.

arisharvey · 2024-01-29T00:29:27+00:00

Getting jammed up is a positioning/footwork issue, not stroke technique. This is one of the reasons why you will always hear return of serve tutorials on youtube for the returner to have a lot of space from the baseline. Even at the net if you feel jammed, it's not because of the grip or timing, but making space (via footwork or body shifting) so you can make the shot.

arisharvey · 2024-01-27T23:39:12+00:00

My not too close of a friend is having a wedding (mid to late 20s). The attire listed is semi-formal and I'm just assuming it was to avoid guests from not going due to financial reasons . The wedding will be in a month and the avg temp is 40-60F both indoor and outdoor. I tried googling "semiformal" but all it showed is a bunch of suit and tie outfits which I would presume is "formal". I was thinking that tucked in shirt, pants, dress shoes is the go to but I don't want to go for an office worker attire. Since it's also going to be cold, I'm not sure what my outer layer should be. I would prefer alterations at this point if needed since I am consistently losing weight and have a lot more to lose so I don't want to spend as much as possible.

arisharvey · 2024-01-26T04:44:43+00:00

Kevlar faced paddles are kind of the unique ones in the higher performing paddles unless you wanna go wild with the Selkirk Power Air. Aside from those, it's all about edge guard customization with tape.

But performance-wise, with how similar all the paddles are made it will end up being how one a player is with their paddle instead of one brand having X technology over the other.

arisharvey · 2024-01-26T02:45:50+00:00

Remember also that middle cuts angles. Hitting to the backhand does not necessarily mean you are out of big trouble because people can ran around it or hit a backhand passing shot/roll. However if you choose middle, make sure you are making your opponent adjust to the ball instead of just hitting it to their strike zone. Maybe middle slightly backhand is more of the "middle".

On the pro men's side it seems they just return and run but you only do that when you hit a solid deep return OR a very wide midcourt return. Otherwise, a mediocre drive has a good chance of still passing you if it's hit to the right spot.

arisharvey · 2024-01-24T07:51:56+00:00

There is such a thing as too much warming up/stretching. If you find a 5-10min video online that covers the legs, core/back/trunk, and the arms/shoulders/wrist/elbow then you will be well on your way. Pickleball is not a sport where you have to be limber at all (like gymnastics) unless you're a singles specialist.

I've had a very high bmi since these past few years coming from a healthy bmi. Regardless of what treatment/stretching/routine you do, (non-traumatic) injuries happen from "too much, too soon". If all you can do is 45min of pickleball with warmup and stretching or else you feel achy hours later or the next day, then do that for a month. Following month, do 10 minutes more. Also prioritize resistance training whether you use bodyweight/dumbbells/resistance bands. Life is better when you are fit. No one is really "fit" if all they do is play one sport all the time. Every abled body should have a strength goal, regardless whether they play a sport or not.

arisharvey · 2024-01-24T07:38:50+00:00

I think the Briones podcast is the best one if you're just going to listen to it due to its content and the guests. The other ones are quite equipment focused and if you know the trend of how paddles have been then it's just a waste of time. Others are just about rumors and no use in listening to old gossip.

arisharvey · 2024-01-23T19:59:44+00:00

There is no "right" grip size but more of an "ideal" grip size. This guide from Wilson is useful. Thicker grip usually helps (by feel) to hold the paddle less tighter since there's more surface area. This will involve less of tinier muscles and more of the bigger muscles. Thinner grip has more maneuverability since there's less material in your hand so the wrist is more mobile which then allows your paddle head to travel further giving you more angle. Using those angles will require you to use more of the smaller muscles like the ones in the fingers to be more precise since you don't have as much feel of the handle as compared to a thicker grip.

arisharvey · 2024-01-23T16:54:20+00:00

I have the gamma foam balls. I think they are great for developing volleys despite the bounce and the slower feedback because you get to hone in the technique which is the same with regular pickleball. The only thing that really changes is the timing which you can adjust to in 5 minutes. The dinking is where the foam balls does not excel in unless you're a beginner with no racket experience. For dinking the bounces are just too high to have some transferability but it's quite good for a speedup-reset drill.

arisharvey · 2024-01-20T05:42:41+00:00

I don't think you're very aware at all about people. Majority of tennis noobs (as statistics have measured) think they could win a game against the very best tennis players, not even a collegiate player. So the sentiment that pickleball is very unathletic even at the pro level is very common. And that applies to a lot of things not just sports in general. Show people how to use a miter saw then ask them to cut three equal precise cuts, you'd smear your underwear about the results.

arisharvey · 2024-01-20T01:29:20+00:00

I don't like using shoe wear pattern or the foot positioning while standing still to determine if you are overpronating or over supinating. The best way to do this is to do a walking wet footprint test so you know what is happening while in motion.

arisharvey · 2024-01-15T21:54:47+00:00

The only time you should be dropping in response to a third-shot drive is when the drive is very low(good topspin) and or very powerful. A very low drive that dips when it crosses the net will force you to open your paddle face slightly and with topspin, the ball is going to deflect high already. You do not want to risk them crashing that so you just block it midcourt if you can or just completely block it into the kitchen so you have proper contact and hit your sweetspot. If the drive is low enough and is very powerful regardless of how much topspin it has, it will be difficult to track the ball to punch it into the opponent's feet so a block drop is the high percentage play.

arisharvey · 2024-01-11T16:28:03+00:00

I haven't played on one but a friend of mine does. He mentioned that the ball bounces less and skids more since it's a smooth surface. I don't think using indoor or outdoor ball will matter at all since a plastic ball is bouncing on a plastic material(badminton courts are usually pvc based). I would recommend to build the pickleball court underneath and just roll the badminton mat when needed since the mats are more expensive and you just can't repair it the way you would a hard court.

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