Pickleball Training
Tips, drills, strategies and guides to take your pickleball training to the next level.
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,…
A smart pickleball speed-up often goes straight at the player in front of you, not into open court. Aim for a cramped…
Rec players often miss an easy ball after a difficult shot because their balance, spacing, and timing haven’t fully recovered. Fast exchanges…
Players who sprint to the kitchen without split-stepping are often vulnerable side to side. Instead of always hitting at their feet, keep…
Body speed-ups are easier to defend when you read the attack early, create a little space, and meet the ball in front.…
I spent this past weekend (Aug 9–10, 2025) watching the PPA Tour Veolia Bristol Open at the Bristol Sportsplex in Bristol, Tennessee—and…
Ever notice how some players hit every shot with that rock-steady paddle face—like their wrist is frozen in place—while others seem to…
If you’ve seen Mari Humberg play, there’s a good chance you’ve had one of those “Wait—what just happened?” moments. One second, she’s…
If you’ve ever stood across the net from a player who flicks the ball past you before your brain can say “attack…
Ever stepped onto the pickleball court only to realize your opponents clearly outmatch you in technique and consistency? It’s intimidating, but hold…
You hit a strong, confident drive. Good contact. Solid weight transfer. But what happens? Your opponent blocks it like they’ve been practicing…
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