My dad used to use the saying, "If I had a nickel every time ............". I always thought it was a silly saying, but to be honest, I wish I had a nickel every time someone asks me, "How do I get better"? There are many factors that are holding people back from improving; mobility, vision, technique, strategy knowledge, etc....,. These factors sometimes need to be addressed with a teaching professional and can lead to improvement. However, most people could see marked improvement with one simple change in behavior: Drilling. How does someone get better at anything? They practice. Pickleball is its own worst enemy because it is so fun to play, and that's great for people who just want to have fun. But for those interested in getting better you have to practice, practice, practice. Very rarely do you see more than 1 or 2 out of the 15 courts at MVP being used for drilling. Obviously during busy hours it is difficult to drill. However, there are several hours every day where the courts are available for drilling. The most common excuse that I hear is, "I would love to drill but I can't find anyone to drill with". Man, I wish I had a nickel for every time I have heard that. Happy pickling and give drilling a try, I think you will see improvement.