After serving in pickleball, stay near the baseline until you read the return. Moving forward too early can jam the…
Browsing: Beginner Play
You jump in with better players. Within minutes, drives are getting stuffed at your feet, drops are dying in the…
It’s Saturday ladder league. A heavy return pins you to the baseline. You step in, swing hard…and the ball floats…
I still remember playing a weekend tournament last summer. I had served well, returned even better, but on my third…
The serve is supposed to be the easiest shot in pickleball. Just get it in, set up your third shot,…
You and your partner step onto the court for a rec game. The warm-up felt good, the ball’s bouncing true,…
From 3.0 rec players to ex-tennis 4.5s, everyone has a backhand horror story. The ball feels awkward on that side,…
You’ve just served, the return sails back deep, and now it’s your turn to play the all-important third shot. Every…
You’ve just called the score, the ball is in your hand, and for a split second, the court goes quiet.…
Every pickleball player has a “pet shot” they can’t resist. You see the opening, your paddle itches, and you go…