You’re in a hands battle, you do the “right thing” and try to block… thud. Net. Again. Most netted blocks…
Browsing: Intermediate Play
If you’ve been playing doubles for even a few weeks, you’ve probably heard it: “Split the court. Cover your half.…
If there’s one area of the court that eats players alive, it’s the transition zone—that dreaded space between the baseline…
You know the feeling—you set up for a third shot drop, aiming to float it gently into the kitchen. Instead,…
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…