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Mary Brascia Claims Her First Gold Medal In Utah |
The Selkirk Red Rock Open saw an incredible Championship Sunday yesterday, and intense competition carved out the elite few who took home gold. For some, this was the first taste of professional gold. Selkirk pro Mary Brascia got her shot at the podium and cruised to the women's singles final match, but opponent Lea Jansen didn't go down without a fight. Brascia started slow in the finals with a game one loss, but she stayed committed to her strategy and completed the comeback with a gold medal victory—the first of her career. Another familiar duo cruised into victory on Sunday in men's doubles. Selkirk pro Dylan Frazier and his partner JW Johnson swept the finals match with their speed, leaving no room for their underdog opponents to attack with any sort of success. For others, though, this was old territory. Heavyweights Jack Sock and Federico Staksrud battled it out in the men's singles final match, a familiar position for both competitors. This three-game clash had a tight finish, but Staksrud capitalized on Sock's errors to pull out his fourth victory over nine finals appearances. Continue reading the Selkirk Red Rock Open recap below. |
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Don't Guess On The Perfect Gift |
It's never been easier to give the pickleball mom in your life a gift you know she'll love. Check out Selkirk's Mother's Day Gift Guide and shop a curated selection of gifts for every type of pickleball mom. |
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Proper Footwork Is A MUST For This Shot |
The third shot drop is one of the most widely talked about shots in pickleball, yet so many athletes still hit it incorrectly. While there are many reasons the success of the shot may fail, one of the biggest actually involves your feet. Footwork is the basis for stability in nearly every sport, and maintaining proper footwork when hitting a drop shot is crucial for its success. The main difference between your stance at the kitchen line and your stance near the baseline is the angle of your body. While most shots at the kitchen line require your feet to be square to the net, a good drop shot is achieved when your feet are facing the sideline at a 45° angle. Though most other sports teach you to lead with your non-dominant foot, this is one situation where you should put your dominant foot forward. Doing so ensures you hit the ball in front of your body, reducing the risk of error. Continue reading on the Selkirk Blog for more details, tips, and tricks. |
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Want More Pickleball Training Tips? |
Check out these latest resources from Selkirk TV and PlayPickleball.com. |
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