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How to Dink in Pickleball: 5 Keys to Success for Beginners
The dink is one of the most essential shots in pickleball. If you want to compete at higher levels, mastering this soft, controlled shot is crucial. In this guide, we'll cover how to dink in pickleball, the fundamentals of dinking, including grip, technique, and...
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The #1 Pickleball Skill You’re Ignoring (And How to Fix It)
There are many important skills to master in pickleball, but one often goes underrated—unpredictability. In today's post, we’ll explore simple yet effective ways to add unpredictability to your game, helping you win more points and level up faster. Let’s dive in!...
The ULTIMATE Guide to Beginner Pickleball Paddles: 3 BEST Pickleball Paddles for Beginners
Finding the right beginner pickleball paddle can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. How do you choose a paddle? What are the best brands? What is the best value in the sea of paddles and brands for your skill level? By the end of this video, I’ll help you answer those questions, I’ll help you avoid common mistakes with paddle purchases, and I’ll give you a shortlist of my recommendations that won’t break your budget.
The BEST Pickleball Strategy to BEAT Bangers
Bangers in pickleball are those hard hitting players who can be very frustrating if you don’t know how to beat them. By the end of this you’ll have a pickleball strategy for beating bangers.
6 Pickleball Serve Tips That Will TRANSFORM Your Game Forever
Let’s walk through a step-by-step approach to improving your pickleball serve through progressions. By the end you’ll learn everything you need to take your serve to the next level and to scorch your opponents.
Selkirk Paddles Review: Which is the BEST control paddle? Luxx vs. Vanguard
Today we are comparing Selkirk paddles – their top control paddles.
The reason I’m making this video is because there are a lot of people who want more precision, better consistency, and more overall control in their game, and both of these paddles can help deliver on those things, but many people don’t know which paddle to get.
Should you go with the new vanguard control or spend a little extra to go with the luxx? We’ll get into the price a little later, but I’ve played with both paddles over the last few months, and I’ve played with both of their predecessors over the years, and in my opinion there is one clear winner.
The Ultimate List of Funny Pickleball Team Names
Pickleball is a sport that’s exploding in popularity around the world, and with its rise comes the need for funny pickleball team names. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, a funny and memorable team name can set the tone for your matches and add some lighthearted fun to the game.
James Ignatowich vs. TWO Amateur Pickleball Players (Can a Pickleball Pro Beat Two Amateurs?)
I recently had the opportunity to play against James Ignatowich, one of the top pickleball pros in the world. Can a top pro beat two (decent) amateurs?
4 Pickleball Tips I WISH I Knew Earlier
Master the art of pickleball with essential pickleball. I’m Adam Richards, and I’m here to elevate your game with expert pickleball tips designed to not only boost your performance on the court immediately but also pave the way for long-term success. In this video, we’re diving into some unique strategies that I wish I knew earlier.
How to Master the Drop Volley in Pickleball
The drop volley in pickleball is a shot that takes pace off of your opponent’s shot and drops the ball just back over to the other side of the net. When you use this shot correctly, it catches your opponents off guard and wins the rally in your favor.
In this video we’ll break down one of these shots (the drop volley) so that you know when to do it and how to use it to win rallies the next time you get on the court.
5 Easy Pickleball Tips for IMMEDIATELY MASTERING the Transition Zone
In pickleball, the team that controls the net, controls the game. But what if you struggle with getting to the net?
Today we’re going to cover 5 pickleball tips that help you immediately master the transition zone.
3 Pickleball Tips for MASTERING the Roll Volley
In today’s video we’re going to cover 3 very effective pickleball tips that can help you master the roll volley, keep your opponent on their toes, and make you a bigger threat at the net.
3 Pickleball Tips That Will Upgrade Your 3rd Shot Drop Instantly
Knowing how to hit a third shot drop is what separates the good players from the great ones. In this video we’ll cover some simple pickleball tips to not only fix your third shot drop problems, but turn you into a drop shot machine.
Pickleball Volley: 4 Secrets to Better Punch Volleys
It’s often overlooked, but if you know how to use a pickleball volley, it can be a dangerous weapon.
Today we’re going to break this shot down step by step. It’s my hope that with this video, the next time you get on the court you can use it to your advantage.
3 Pickleball Doubles Strategy Tips That Pros Use (And You Can Too)
In this post we’re covering 3 pickleball doubles strategy pros use that can easily translate to your game. It’s my hope that you can apply these tactics the next time you play and take your game to the next level.
5 Common Mistakes That KILL Your Pickleball Return of Serve
The pickleball return of serve is very important because if you miss this shot, you lose a point.
Today we’re going to cover how to maximize your serve returns and look at a few common mistakes that could be holding you back and costing you points.
How to Hit a PERFECT Pickleball SMASH in 3 Easy Steps
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you set up the perfect pickleball smash, but instead of smashing it for the win, you hit it into the net or hit it out? This is frustrating but there are simple things you can do to fix this for good.
Today we’re going to cover how to smash overheads more consistently with power. So the next time you get that perfect putaway you’ll be confident it’s a winner.
Pickleball Topspin: 3 Tips to Produce KILLER Topspin
In Pickleball, there are a ton of tools and shots you can use to upgrade your game. One of those shots is topspin. Pickleball topspin is great because you can use it in multiple shots and scenarios to give your game an edge.
Today we’re going to breakdown topspin step by step and look at it in game situations. It’s my hope that this will be easy for you to apply and you can use it to take your game to the next level.
3 Pickleball Tips for Improving Your Reaction Time & Winning Volleys at the Net
In this post, we’re going to cover a few simple pickleball tips you can use to not only see speed ups coming, but prepare, respond, and come out on top.
These 5 Pickleball Drills Will Change Your Game Forever (Ultimate Pickleball Drill List)
Drilling in pickleball is one of the best ways to take your game to the next level, but if you don’t know the right drills or if those drills are boring, why bother?
Today we’re going to look at a pickleball drill that will change your game forever.
How to Hit a Third Shot Drop Like a Professional Pickleball Player (Ultimate Topspin Tutorial)
The third shot drop in pickleball is one of the most important shots to master. But what if you could add an extra element to your third shot drops to make them just a little bit better? Today we’re going to look at one thing you can do to improve your drops and improve your overall offense.
Top 5 Pickleball Strategy Tips That Will Help You Win More Matches
One of the really fun aspects of pickleball is the pickleball strategy.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re advanced, anyone can craft a pickleball strategy because it comes down to the choices you make on the court — what you choose to do or not do with each new rally.
Today we’re going to look at a few practical ways you can improve using smart pickleball strategy. By using these tips, not only will you play better, but with smart pickleball strategy you will play better consistently.
The Most Overlooked Pickleball Technique (No One Talks About These EASY Pickleball Tips
One of the worst things in pickleball is the feeling of getting stuck in your game.
For some reason, you’re not hitting shots the way you once did, using the same pickleball technique, or maybe you’re not competing at the same level with the same people.
Today we’re going to cover an important pickleball skill that can help with this. This skill is rarely talked about but if you use it, it can help you get unstuck and take your game to the next level.
6 Mistakes That Are KILLING Your Third Shot Drop in Pickleball
The third shot drop in pickleball is essential. But what if your shots are inconsistent? Today we’re going to cover how to fix the most common mistakes with 3rd shot drops.
The Secret Pickleball Strategy for Unstoppable Defense (No One Talks About This Shot!)
If you’re going to compete in pickleball, you need defense.
But what does that really mean in terms of a rally or point?
Today we’re going to cover one of the most overlooked shots in pickleball. If used correctly, this shot can make you a bigger defensive threat and help you compete at a higher level.
4 Pickleball Wall Drills to BOOST Your Game FAST (In 20 Minutes or LESS)
One of the fastest ways to improve is pickleball wall drills.
Not only do you multiply your reps compared to a game, but if done with intention, you can improve your game fast.
Today we’re going to look at a few solo wall drills. With only 20 minutes, not only will you get some quality reps but you may even surprise yourself with how fast you improve.
8 Pickleball Tips for Consistency and the Secrets to Level Up Fast
Anyone who has played pickleball knows how it feels to be inconsistent.
One day you may play amazing and the next you struggle to get the ball over the net. This can be extremely frustrating.
Today we’re going to cover a few reasons why inconsistency happens and what you can do to stop it. With these pickleball tips not only will you be able to eliminate unforced errors but you’ll have a new way to play at a higher level.
1 EASY Pickleball Dinking Strategy ANYONE Can Master
Learn how to resurrect dead dinks and use an easy pickleball dinking strategy that will help you win more points at the net.
4 EASY Ways to STOP Pop Ups in Pickleball (Fix This Error Forever in 5 Minutes or Less with These Pickleball Tips)
Anyone who has played pickleball knows how it feels to cause a pop up.
Whether you’re causing the pop up or getting hit with the ball because of a pop up, this is one of the worst feelings. Today we’re going to cover the common reasons why pop ups happen and the pickleball tips you can use to stop them. It’s my hope that with this video you’ll learn how to eliminate errors from your game, play with more consistency, and win more points at the net.
5 CRITICAL Mistakes Every Beginner Pickleball Player Should Avoid
Starting out in pickleball is fun because the learning curve is relatively easy. But being a beginner pickleball player has its downsides: it can be uncomfortable to make mistakes and you can get stuck in your progression if you don’t avoid a few common mistakes.
Today, we’re going to cover the top mistakes players make when starting out and how to avoid them. If you’re starting out, don’t worry. Everyone was a beginner at some point and I’ve personally made every mistake possible.
How to WIN Hand Battles in Pickleball & BEAT Bangers (Improve Your Reaction Time Too)
One of the fun and dynamic aspects of pickleball is the fast-paced hand battles that happen at the net. This happens in dink rallies when someone speeds up the ball and a flurry of volleys follows.
But if your reaction time is lacking, you may be caught off guard. Or even worse, if you don’t have a plan, this can hold you back from progressing in your game.
Today we’re going to look at how to win hand battles at the net and how to improve your reaction time. We’ll break it down into easy steps so the next time someone speeds it up at you, you’ll have a plan, you’ll be confident, and you may even come out on top.