Ever watch a ball dive past your paddle, bounce off your strings, or skip low off the court — and…
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The other night, I watched a doubles game where the stronger team unraveled. It wasn’t the serves, it wasn’t the…
It’s game point in rec play. You’re on the return side, staring at an opponent who loves to rip serves…
Walk onto any pickleball court and you’ll hear it: “Just get it over the net.” That’s the mindset most players…
Walk into any open play and you’ll hear it: “He just bangs everything.” or “She refuses to dink.” Beneath the…
Walk onto any rec court and you’ll hear the same complaints: “He only bangs.” “She dinks everything short.” “They can’t…
You already “know” the punch volley: compact swing, paddle out front, no backswing. But if you’re an early-intermediate to intermediate…
Most players groan when the ball lands on their backhand side after a serve. The forehand third shot drop feels…
You’re in a hands battle, you do the “right thing” and try to block… thud. Net. Again. Most netted blocks…
If you’ve been playing doubles for even a few weeks, you’ve probably heard it: “Split the court. Cover your half.…