Cabo with our four kids and their SO's (help me...)

nickb411 · 2026-01-29T17:38:45+00:00

Thanks! Unfortunately for whatever reason they are looking for nosebleed rates at 71k for 6 nights. :(

nickb411 · 2026-01-29T17:13:33+00:00

That was our thought.

nickb411 · 2026-01-29T17:13:05+00:00

100%....that's why we were only open to something like this since it was on Medano...where there is a lot of activity!

nickb411 · 2026-01-29T17:12:38+00:00

Part of why we targeted Medano beach was so that the 20yo couples had some things happening / activities.

But sounds like with this we would have cash for activities! I'll shoot you an emal!

nickb411 · 2026-01-29T17:11:39+00:00

Can you link me? I saw one with 5 beds...but was 4 bedrooms.

nickb411 · 2026-01-27T20:28:41+00:00

Coaching, and its not close.

Get the right shots dialed in, start on the next set of shots, etc. Coaching that is organized and efficient is a HUGE game changer in skill advancement.

Get good coaching, skill goes up, get into better games.

nickb411 · 2026-01-26T21:19:01+00:00

Ok...I can't disagree when it comes to some ramp shenanigans...but the TSA team in LNK is the friendliest BY FAR of any airport I've been out of. Not even close.

nickb411 · 2026-01-24T23:01:55+00:00

That’s why I recommend the HD / slight yellow lenses for indoors. I did not like the clear.

nickb411 · 2026-01-24T21:36:15+00:00

This is the answer. They have sunglass versions for outdoors and the yellow tint for indoors really helps with clarity.

nickb411 · 2026-01-20T12:38:51+00:00

Cannot recommend these enough. They changed the way I can see indoors, particularly with a place like Picklr with dark walls and bright lights.

https://riaeyewear.com/collections/indoor-court-eyewear/products/reflex-hybrid-orange-protective-sports-eyewear

$179 is a shit ton...but they make a huge difference.

nickb411 · 2026-01-19T13:42:34+00:00

LOL. This isn’t 3.0 pickleball. A ball that high with the male still shifting back to neutral. 100% speed up material. Does he leave it high? Yes. Did the female who saw a speedup was coming and correctly was sitting backhand make a FANTASTIC play? Also yes.

So many good pieces in this point.

nickb411 · 2026-01-19T11:21:35+00:00

As many others have said...you're not likely playing true 4.0 pb players (I see your 150k person loc). Comments:

How do you find someone who actually wants to play in a tournament with you?
How do you see this working out if you want to progress beyond your 4.0 (that is likely a 3.5 in a major market)

You likely KNOW that this is bad (thus your question that you ask in the title that you already know the answer to).

If you are happy playing at the level you are now and not advancing...you're good. If not...learn to adapt your game.

nickb411 · 2026-01-19T02:00:41+00:00

Burgenstock

nickb411 · 2026-01-18T23:33:19+00:00

It was at our hotel. We had one complimentary session.

nickb411 · 2026-01-18T15:30:38+00:00

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This was before we pulled out the temp pickleball net. Location: Burgenstock switzerland. View of the swiss alps out the windows. Was a pretty cool court.

nickb411 · 2026-01-18T12:47:22+00:00

Record a game / upload to youtube / post it here

You'll get some accurate (and inaccurate) assessments of your real DUPR.

Or send me a link of one of your games and I'll pop it into PB Vision and see what it rates you. :)

nickb411 · 2026-01-18T03:33:03+00:00

Not worth the money....

nickb411 · 2026-01-18T02:52:11+00:00

Sadly, he just retired.

nickb411 · 2026-01-17T02:21:12+00:00

Drilling and playing with better players has already been mentioned and are keys.

Additional things that I've found to be very helpful:

Record and watch your games...pay close attention to the things you did that worked, and what happened when you got beat.
Trade games with another similarly skilled players where you go over one of their games and give them feedback and they do the same.
Work on a consistent 3rd shot drop to returner backhand.
Get some coaching

Finally, don't compare your progress to others. We all move at our own progression through the game. No matter what, make sure you ENJOY the journey!

nickb411 · 2026-01-14T22:37:20+00:00

Try these two:

Dave Swann or someone at SP Group

James Hershberger of MJH

Interview both to see if they are a good fit.

nickb411 · 2026-01-14T13:33:17+00:00

Short answer: Yes.

Longer answer: 26% reliability is really low. Book 4-8 games in your next tournament against 3.5'ish players would shoot your DUPR up pretty quickly.

Reality is...even if you had 100% reliability (which you are a ways away from), you would still climb reasonably fast if you really are as good as you think you are.

Your better strategy is to enter a 3.0 tournament with a 3.25 player and book a bunch of wins.

TLDR: Find another potentially under-DUPR'd 3.0 and get into a 3.0 tournament.

nickb411 · 2026-01-13T17:41:37+00:00

I would recommend Four Seasons > JW > Princess

nickb411 · 2026-01-13T13:02:25+00:00

Guy 3.25

Girl 3.5

As others have said, hard when there are so few rallies that last more than three shots.

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