Pickleball Training
Tips, drills, strategies and guides to take your pickleball training to the next level.
A high backhand putaway should use space, shoulder load, and arm extension—not a hard wrist flick. Get the ball slightly away from…
In pickleball doubles, your best side is the one that puts your strongest shots in the middle, reduces hesitation, and complements your…
Five pickleball mistakes quietly cost rec players points: forcing attacks from poor balance, aiming too fine on resets, driving too many balls…
A step-through pickleball serve adds power by transferring your weight from the back leg through contact. Load, move forward, rotate, then let…
The pickleball snake shot disguises a forehand attack inside what looks like a normal backhand dink. Keep the setup quiet, switch the…
At 3.5, improving faster often means cutting unforced errors before adding new shots. Track your serve, return, neutral-ball, and attack misses, then…
A bad pickleball line call should cost you one point—not the next five. Reset quickly, avoid revenge shots, and give yourself one…
A simple volley cue can improve both reach and balance: paddle forward, hips slightly back. This keeps you athletic, creates more space…
For a more powerful, consistent pickleball forehand drive, keep your chest connected to the ball and rotate through your core and torso.…
Pickleball pop-ups aren’t just caused by an open paddle face. Late contact, tight grip, poor spacing, rising through the shot, reaching, and…
In pickleball, play the ball first and the opponent second. Let ball height, pace, depth, and your balance determine the shot. Then…
Between pickleball games, a quick reset should focus on cooling down, taking a few controlled drinks, adding quick carbs only if needed,…
In pickleball, mastering shot selection is key to success. Some shots, however, can drag your game down—especially as you progress to higher…
Pickleball is a sport loved by people of all ages. Whether you’re a senior playing with younger athletes or a younger player…
Have you been grinding away at pickleball but feel like you’re stuck at the same level? Frustrated that you’re not seeing the…
When it comes to pickleball, the serve is more than just a way to start the game—it’s your first weapon. But are…
You might have seen players with their index finger up on the paddle, similar to a ping-pong grip. But is this technique…
The lob is a strong tactic in pickleball, especially when your opponent catches you off guard. But defending against a lob isn’t…
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