Annie Murphy Paul: Why Teaching Someone Else is the Best Way To Learn | TIME.com


“If you want to learn something, read about it. If you want to understand something, write about it. If you want to master something, teach it.” – Yogi Bhajan. 

“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” –Khalil Gibran.

"For thousands of years, people have known that the best way to understand a concept is to explain it to someone else. “While we teach, we learn,” said the Roman philosopher Seneca.

Now scientists are bringing this ancient wisdom up to date, documenting exactly why teaching is such a fruitful way to learn — and designing innovative ways for young people to engage in instruction."

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Annie Murphy Paul: Why Teaching Someone Else is the Best Way To Learn | TIME.com



Slice Backhand Assignment

Assignment #3

Create a 8-11 minute video explaining how to hit a slice-backhand, post it to your YouTube Channel and to the Pickleball Game Analysis Facebook Page.



Jordan Briones, PrimeTime Pickleball, demonstrates how to hit a consistent backhand slice.



Mark Renneson, Third Shot Sports, breaks down the key technical components of the backhand slice.


Sarah Ansboury explains the backhand and forehand slice.

Pickleball Student Of The Game Special Offer

The first 20 serious pickleball players to join the exclusive club will receive a free one year membership and free game analysis. (Annual Club Membership: $30/includes one game analysis)

Using state-of-the-art technology developed for YouTube, we use super slow motion to analyze strokes, shots and strategy frame-by-frame so that you can visualize exactly what you are doing. We provide personalize feedback in a highly interactive environment so you will understand how to reduce your unforced errors and increase your enjoyment on the court.

What Is Your Pickleball Story?

Assignment #2

Using Google Docs, tell your Pickleball Story. Include a "head shot" photo of yourself, your YouTube Game video from assignment #1 and your social media link list. Explain what you would like to get out of the Pickleball Game Analysis online class.

Example: Jennifer Lucore


Pickleball CPR - Coaching Pickleball Readiness


Amazon.com: Pickleball CPR - Coaching Pickleball Readiness eBook: Claudia Fontana, Anthony Fontana, Mary Solomon: Books: "Pickleball CPR - Coaching Pickleball Readiness Kindle Edition
by Claudia Fontana

Resource List

Pickleball CPR - Coaching Pickleball Readiness YouTube Playlist (20+ videos, 1+ hours)
Pickleball CPR Drills Facebook Group
Pickleball CPR Website


Record and Publish One Of Your Pickleball Games On YouTube For Analysis

Assignment #1

  • Record and publish one of your games on your YouTube Channel
  • Post the video on the Pickleball Game Analysis Facebook Group Page

NOTE: To become a member of the Pickleball Game Analysis Facebook Group fill out this online form

Example of a pickleball game video posted on YouTube


To record a pickleball game use a video camera or your cell phone. (A how to video will be posted soon)

NOTE: If you use your cell phone, you can live stream the video directly on your YouTube Channel. Due to your connection the video may have drop outs and/or appear grainy. By live streaming the video directly to your YouTube Channel will eliminate the time upload. Depending on your internet connection and your video quality (High definition/Standard definition)  it could take less than 10 minutes or more than an hour to upload your game play on YouTube.

How To Post A Video On YouTube


How to upload a video to YouTube - Step by Step