How Do I Stop Missing the First Dink After I Get to the Kitchen?
You did the hard part. You hit a good third shot. You worked your way through the transition zone. You […]
How Do I Know If My Paddle Has Gone Dead?
Sometimes a paddle just stops feeling right. Shots that used to come off cleanly feel flat. Your drives do
How Do I Handle a Return That Lands Short and Low Near the Kitchen?
A short return can look like a gift. You served, your opponent barely gets the return over the net,
What Changes When Playing Left-Handed Opponents at the Net?
A left-handed opponent can make a perfectly familiar kitchen rally suddenly feel strange. Balls you normally expect to go
How Do I Beat Players Who Lob Every Single Point?
Some players lob because they see an opening. Others lob because they have decided that, no matter what happens,
Why Do I Keep Getting Caught Moving When My Opponent Hits the Ball?
You know you’re supposed to move your feet in pickleball. The problem is that sometimes you’re moving them at exactly
How Do I Keep My Third Shot Drive From Flying Long?
A third shot drive that keeps sailing past the baseline can make it feel like you’re simply hitting the ball
How Do I Stop Giving My Opponents Easy Attack Balls During Dink Rallies?
One of the biggest turning points in pickleball is realizing that most speed-ups are earned, not forced. Your
How Can I Get Better At Placing My Serve Instead Of Just Getting It In?
One of the most frustrating moments in pickleball is successfully getting your paddle on a hard drive only to watch
How Do I Know When to Cover the Line and When to Cover the Middle?
One of the hardest parts of doubles is not hitting the ball. It is knowing which ball is yours.