Pickleball Training
Tips, drills, strategies and guides to take your pickleball training to the next level.
The most consistent way to create topspin in pickleball is to use a low-to-high swing path, starting the paddle below the ball…
To win more pickleball games, keep soft shots below the opponent’s attack zone, use controlled third-shot drives, reset from midcourt, return deep…
To remember the pickleball score, connect it to something meaningful: the previous rally, your court position, a pre-serve routine, the game’s momentum,…
If you’re being targeted in crosscourt dink rallies, don’t keep hitting to the same spot. Instead, use a simple three-ball pattern: outside…
To break a pickleball plateau, stop relying on open play alone. Use small-group coaching, focused drills, stronger practice partners and paused competitive…
Use a down-the-line dink when you’re balanced and can pressure your opponent, not just change direction. Aim inside the sideline toward the…
Anger hurts pickleball performance by increasing tension, rushing decisions, and encouraging low-percentage shots. To reset, identify whether the error came from contact,…
Aim a pickleball backhand flick based on the opponent’s ready position. If they sit backhand, target the outside forehand side. If they…
Three pickleball kitchen counters handle most speed-ups: use a soft backhand reset for balls outside your backhand, a compact backhand punch for…
A backhand attack down the line in pickleball can be a drive from the baseline or a speed-up at the kitchen. The…
A consistent pickleball serve starts with a consistent ball release. Whether you use a volley serve or a drop serve, releasing the…
A good 5-minute pickleball warm-up should include crosscourt dinks, volleys, transition resets, third-shot drops, drives, serves, and returns. Start with touch shots,…
Pickleball Union earns a commission on purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. Our reviews are…
If you’re looking to break through to that 4.0+ level, it’s time to focus on some underrated shots. With Coach Gina Cilento’s…
Ever thought playing doubles with your significant other would be a breeze, only to find it can be a bit of a…
Playing against bangers can be incredibly frustrating. Their powerful drives can keep you on your heels and make it difficult to play…
The age-old question of whether to drop or drive your third shot is crucial for improving your game. While driving the third…
All of you who have rapidly progressed and hold your own in advanced games, it can be tempting to step in and…
Staying in the pickleball loop just got easier
Get the 5-minute newsletter over 40,000+ of your pickleball friends read every week.
