A lot of beginner and early intermediate players think popped-up dinks are mostly a hand problem. They blame the paddle…
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A lot of rec players think the answer is simple: “Just poach everything.” Sometimes that works. A lot of times…
One of the biggest early-intermediate doubles mistakes in pickleball has nothing to do with stroke mechanics. It is positioning. Specifically:…
If you’ve been playing pickleball for a while and your serve keeps sailing long, this guide is for you. Our…
Most advice on defending the lob is too late to be really useful. It usually starts after the ball is…
One of the easiest ways to tell a rec pickleball player’s skill level is by watching their forehand drive. Some…
The transition zone is where a huge number of points are won and lost in pickleball. It’s also where many…
Most recreational players think power in pickleball comes mainly from the arm and wrist. If they want a harder forehand…
Most recreational players think the drop shot is just one shot. Get the ball soft. Land it in the kitchen.…
We’ve published a lot of articles about dink mechanics, kitchen strategy, and soft game control over the years. Footwork. Contact…










