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,…
Feeling stuck at the 3.5/4.0 level in pickleball? You’re definitely not alone. Many players hit this frustrating plateau and can’t figure out…
We recently published an article on calling out kitchen violations, but there’s another big issue on the court: illegal serves. It seems…
Pickleball is like the best parts of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong rolled into one fantastic game. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’s…
As many of you are well aware, poaching is a strategy that can take your game to the next level if done…
Are you feeling stuck in your pickleball game, hovering below that elusive 3.5 skill level? You’re not alone. Many players experience a…
Alright, fellow pickleball enthusiasts, we all know how to execute a third shot drop, right? But let’s talk about the next crucial…
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