The serve is supposed to be the easiest shot in pickleball. Just get it in, set up your third shot,…
Browsing: Intermediate Play
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…
For years, the lob was the butt of jokes in pickleball. At open play, it was the move everyone groaned…
Picture this: you’ve just finished warmups at your local league night. The coin (or paddle spin) decides possession, and the…
If you’ve played pickleball long enough, you already know the dink isn’t “just a dink.” It’s not a mindless tap…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen it; and done it myself. You chase down a shallow return,…