March 7th started like any other lesson; warm ups, quick tips from Anne, and then that familiar “ready to rally?” nod. But this time, there was something a little different in the air. Coach Anne pulled out a new, neonbright Wilson pickleball, full of bounce and promise. “This one is a new ball. It should be perfect for our challenge,” she said, and you could feel the buzz kick in. There’s just something about a new piece of gear that makes everyone want to try a bit harder.
