On the Court

CARDIO PICKLEBALL

Most people have heard of cardio tennis, but cardio pickleball is catching on, too. At the Naples Pickleball Center, Nancy Robertson—an International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association certified instructor—teaches the one-hour class, which typically includes six to seven players. “Cardio pickleball classes offer a fast-paced version of the game,” says Robertson, a four-time U.S. Open pickleball champion. “I feed the ball, participants play out the point, and I quickly feed the ball again.” A “king-of-the-court” format is followed, which means if a player wins a point, they stay on the court and continue to play. Cardio pickleball is a bit of a niche, according to Robertson. “It is rare as far as I know,” she says. “I was told about it from another pro in the area, and I think we…

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Naples Illustrated (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2023

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