Oasis Indoor Pickleball

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants and generous donors who supported our Spring D**k tournament, benefiting Youth Haven, and acknowledge the significant contribution of our sponsor, the Marc Shapiro Law Firm, enabling us to present a substantial donation.
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We are pleased to announce the Spring D**k Tournament was highly successful! The gold medal winners were Scott Rosenberg and Steve Myers. Mark Cherney and Ashton Taylor were awarded the silver medals. All winners also received new paddles! Sincere appreciation to the Marc Shapiro Law firm for sponsoring the event, and to Claire Crown for working with us to coordinate. The event also generated significant donations for Youth Haven, (with a matching donation from an anonymous benefactor!) Many thanks to all who participated and continue to support the Oasis! 🌴😀❤️👍🌴
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What a fun day! Our bronze medal winners are...Gail Warren and Thomas Caselli!

So you started playing pickleball and you want something that helps you perform better on the court and helps prevent injury? Or maybe you’re a tennis player curious if your old pickleball kicks can handle the court? The question burns: Are pickleball and tennis shoes really the same? It’s a dilemma that plagues beginners and seasoned players alike, with misinformation swirling about “multipurpose” athletic shoes.

The truth is, while pickleball and tennis shoes share similarities, they’re designed for distinct movements, surfaces, and demands. Choosing the wrong shoe could mean slipping, discomfort, or even injury. This article dives deep into the differences, similarities, and key considerations to help you pick the perfect shoe for your game. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to look for—whether you’re smashing a serve or dinking at the net.

Pickleball and tennis are both racquet sports played on similar-looking courts, so it’s no surprise players assume their shoes are interchangeable. Both sports involve lateral movements, quick starts, and stops, which makes the overlap in shoe design tempting to ignore. But here’s the kicker: pickleball and tennis have unique movement patterns and court surfaces that demand specific footwear features.

Tennis involves longer rallies, more sprinting, and...

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Etiquette is so important! Let's keep these rules in mind...and always play nice! 😃

🫵 The Golden Rule: Don’t Be a Jerk

First off, the most basic suggestion is “be a nice
human” or to put it more bluntly “don’t be a jerk.” This is especially true when playing recreational or social pickleball.

Once when browsing a pickleball forum, somebody was complaining that they were playing with a new player and a more experienced player on the other side kept nailing that new player with the ball, including a head shot.

I was surprised to see people defending that action. Nope, sorry, that’s not an acceptable way to initiate new players. They are trying to learn a fun new sport, not join the navy seals.

(On a side note, my son does seem to take pride in nailing me with body shots but that’s a father-son thing and he knows after years of playing baseball and doing martial arts I’ve been hit with a lot harder things. But I digress.)

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Good advice!

👋 The Mental Slap You Actually Need

Let’s get real: You’ve read the blog posts. You know you’re “supposed” to stay positive. You’ve tried the breathing exercises. You’ve attempted the between-point routines.

And when you’re getting crushed, none of it works, does it?

That’s because most mental game advice is designed for practice courts and comfortable situations. It’s performance tips for when you’re already performing well. But what about when you’re in the fire? What about when your brain is actively convincing you that you’ve already lost?

Sports psychologist Dr. Jim Afremow talks about “championship moments”—but here’s what he doesn’t emphasize enough: those moments require you to become someone you’re not naturally being in that instant. You have to forcefully shift your identity from “player who’s losing” to “player who’s about to make a comeback” with zero evidence to support it.

That’s not a gentle adjustment. That’s a mental slap.

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