One of the easiest ways to tell a rec pickleball player’s skill level is by watching their forehand drive. Some…
Browsing: Intermediate Play
Crosscourt dinking is one of the most important skills in pickleball. It’s the foundation of controlled kitchen exchanges, and it’s…
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…
Most rec players assume the hardest ball to reach in pickleball is simply the widest one. That seems logical. If…
There’s a moment in pickleball that everyone experiences… but almost nobody actually talks about. Your opponent hits a ball that…
If you play enough rec pickleball, you eventually meet that server. The one whose ball hits the box… kicks left……
Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth. Most recreational pickleball players don’t dislike improving. They dislike drilling. They don’t want to…










