Pickleball Strategy: Good Spostsmanship

All of us can practice good sportsmanship when it comes to pickleball, or anything for that matter. Sometimes we get a little too serious in our games, and we forget our manners. Read through this list, and see if you need to put your attitude in check.

1.  The server should clearly call the score proior to each point.
2. Line calls: When calling a line shot in or out, if it is not clearly out...it must be called in.
3. Non-Volley Zone line: If you step on or over the NVZ line you must call it on yourself even if the opponent doesn't see it. 
4. Congratulate your opponent when they make a good get (Shot.)
5. Learn as much as you can about the pickleball rules.Play by its rules.
6. Talk politely and act courteously toward everyone before, during, and after game.
7. Eliminate accusing body language.
8. Do not question your opponents line calls, even if you are sure he/she has cheated you.

Pickleball is a great game that has new people joining daily, and Pickleball Canada taglines pickleball as: A game for all!" Petty fights on the court, bickering about shots we thought were in, it needs to stop. Some people define good sportsmanship as the "golden rule" of sports — in other words, treating the people you play with and against as you'd like to be treated yourself. You demonstrate good sportsmanship when you show respect for yourself, your partner, and your opponents.