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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!...
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How to Defend Against Pickleball Spin in 5 Easy Steps
In pickleball there’s nothing worse than when your opponent returns your serve with backspin and you dump it into the net.
If you don’t know how to defend pickleball spin, it can be frustrating and feel impossible to win points.
Today we’re going to cover how to hit third shot drops when your opponent hits a backspin and we’ll break it down into simple steps so that you can return that slice, hit better third shot drops, and get to the net every time with confidence.
7 Easy Comeback Strategies for Pickleball Players of Any Skill Level
Who doesn’t love a good upset comeback? In pickleball, momentum plays a huge part in many games, especially when your skill levels are equal. But unfortunately momentum is a two way street. If you make one too many errors, what could be an equal game could slip...
Pickleball Tip | 1 Skill that Separates Good Players from Great Ones
There are many important pickleball skills but there is one pickleball tip in particular that separates good players from great ones. This skill is transitioning from the baseline to the non volley zone. It may sound simple, but this is critical because the majority of points are won at the net, and if you can’t get to the net, you can’t win.
Today we’re going to cover the pickleball skill you need to master the transition zone so you can stay calm, get to the net with confidence, and win more points.
Pickleball Saved His Life… The Inspirational Story of Jay Gizmo Hall
Pickleball saved his life. But what is it about our amazing sport that helps people? Join me and special guest Gizmo for a new episode of Pickleball Banter as we discuss pickleball and mental health.
How to Play Better Pickleball FAST with Smart Footwork, Pickleball Strategy & Pickleball Drills
Your feet are incredibly important in pickleball but it’s a pickleball strategy that is often overlooked.
Your feet are the foundation of your game in many ways because before you swing, you first must establish your feet. If you neglect your footwork, your game could suffer, but if you use smart footwork, you have better balance, efficient movement, and a lower risk of injuries.
Today we’re going to look at a few ways to improve your footwork, drills you can do at home to improve your speed, and I’ll share my secrets for keeping your feet pain free.
5 Surprising Facts from PPA Pickleball with Jim Ramsey | Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, and More
Have you watched a ppa pickleball match on the PPA tour in the last few months and heard the announcers discuss some stats from the game or display some stats? If so, there’s a good chance those stats were collected by a man named Jim Ramsey.
Jim is the first broadcast statistician for the PPA and he has spent the last 35 years in broadcast.
I got a chance to talk with Jim and discuss stats that are important to the pro world, themes that he’s seeing, and the 5 most surprising stats he’s collected over the last few months.
How to Prepare for a Pickleball Tournament: An Ultimate Guide with Checklist
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world because it’s easy to play, it’s a great way to make new friends, and you can be as competitive or recreational as you want. But when you move from pick up games to pickleball tournaments, it raises the stakes, the level of competition, and the intimidation factor can go up.
Today we’re going to look at how to prepare for tournaments from tip to tail by breaking it down into stages, so you can easily take it step by step.
It’s my hope that with this video you’ll learn what to expect from tournaments, how to enjoy them and how to compete at a higher level with confidence.
5 Important Pickleball Strategies for Outlasting Your Opponent
Pickleball is an incredibly fun sport because it’s easy to start but difficult to master. In fact, skill and physical ability are only half the battle. When your opponents are equal to your skill level, the game becomes more strategic and mental.
Today we’re going to unpack some smart pickleball strategies that could give you an edge and help you improve the next time you’re on the court.
Pickleball Tips | How to Upgrade Your Pickleball Defense with Block Shots in 5 Easy Steps
Sometimes in pickleball, we get in trouble. You may hit the ball high and your opponent sends it back at you with pace. In these moments, if you can’t counter, your goal is to reset the shot back into your opponent’s kitchen. But this is easier said than done.
Today we’ll cover a few pickleball tips that will help you hit consistent resets so you can improve your defense, stay in the rally, and win more points.
4 Pro Tips for the Offensive Lob in Pickleball and How to Defend It with Senior Professional Stephanie Lane
The lob in pickleball can be an incredibly effective shot for offense and defense. However, if you want to use it, you must consider 4 things in order for your shot to be successful.
Today I am joined by special guest, Stephanie Lane. Stephanie is a multi-time national champion, a certified master instructor with the IPTPA, and she has mastered the lob.
She will share 4 characteristics of the lob but also we’ll talk about how to defend it. It’s my hope that with this video you will add a new shot to your arsenal and hit lobs that win more points.
How to Hit a Perfect Pickleball Return of Serve in 5 Simple Steps
The second shot in every pickleball rally carries a lot of weight. Similar to the serve, this shot is overlooked. However, the pickleball return of serve carries more weight because if you miss this shot you lose a point.
Today we’re going to look at a few ways to maximize your return of serve and how to use this critical shot to win more rallies.
How to Transform Your Pickleball Serve in 8 Easy Steps
Your pickleball serve is a critical shot, but it is often overlooked. If you ignore your serve technique, it can be a source of errors, but if you maximize this shot, it can be a source for smart strategy and setting up a point in your favor.
Today we’re going to look at 8 ways to improve your pickleball serve so you can stay consistent and win more points.
6 Practical Tips for Detecting Out Balls and Winning Free Points in Pickleball
There are skills that anyone can master in pickleball regardless of your ranking, age, or athleticism. One of those skills is letting out-balls fly. Today I’m going to share 6 strategies for detecting and avoiding out-balls, and an exercise that can help you simulate...
Pickleball Problems – 5 Productive Ways to Manage a Conflict or Difficult Person in Pickleball
Because the sport is growing, any time you join a pickup game of pickleball, there is a good chance you will meet someone new you would have never met otherwise. The social interaction, the community, and the relationships can be one of the most rewarding byproducts of the sport.
But you also have pickleball problems. Just like in any community, group, or family, you are guaranteed to encounter a conflict, a difficult moment, or even a difficult person.
The #1 Pickleball Strategy for Hitting Smart Shots and Avoiding Major Errors
In pickleball, the team that makes the fewest errors will win the majority of the time. However there are a few common errors that hold players back and one in particular is attacking at the wrong time.
Today I’m going to share a very effective pickleball strategy that will help you know when to attack and when to just keep it in play. We’ll also walk through some practical tips to help you play with more consistency and win more points.
How to Hit a Third Shot Drop in Pickleball in 5 Easy Steps
The third shot drop in pickleball is one of the most essential shots but it can also be one of the most frustrating and difficult to hit. If you’ve ever been frustrated with this shot, you’re not alone.
But you should also know that if you can dink, you can hit the third shot drop.
Today we’re going to look at how to hit this shot, take it step by step, and I’ll share some practical tips to help you implement it quickly and compete at a higher level.
4 Critical Pickleball Mistakes Players Make at the Kitchen
In pickleball, the team who can control the net, can control the game. The majority of games are won at the non-volley zone or the kitchen. But, there are a few common pickleball mistakes that players make in the kitchen that keep them from controlling the net.
10 Reasons Why Pickleball Is the Fastest Growing Sport and Will Continue to Explode
There are potentially hundreds of reasons why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States, but I’m sharing my top reasons why, the real secret to pickleball’s success (at the bottom), and 6 Ways to Improve Your Doubles Game using psychological safety (at the end).
4 Important Pickleball Mechanics Every Player Should Know
Pickleball is an amazing sport that is inclusive, fun, and easy to learn. But within this easy learning curve lies a problem: many players skip essential pickleball mechanics. As a result, they may plateau or they get frustrated because it’s very difficult to progress and build on the lack of a foundation.
5 Important Pickleball Concepts I Wish I Knew When I Started Playing
Looking back, there are a lot of things I wish I did differently when I started playing pickleball. Today, I’ll share 5 important pickleball concepts that every player needs to know if they’re going to advance in the game. It’s my hope that this can help you avoid some of the mistakes I made and help you improve without any wasted time.
Celebrities Who Play Pickleball (And Why It Matters)
The secret is out. More and more celebrities who play pickleball are talking and this is important for the overall growth of the sport.
How to Hit the Third Shot Drop Like a Pro in 3 Easy Steps
Today we’re going to unpack the third shot drop, how to hit better drops or long dinks in a few steps, and why this shot is so critical to the game of pickleball. My hope for you is that you gain a new shot for your game or some new techniques that will help improve your game and compete at a higher level. Let’s get into it.
5 Super Simple Ways to Improve at Pickleball (And Have More Fun)
In the game of pickleball, there are hundreds of ways to improve at pickleball. Today we’re going to break down 5 strategies that are so effective and so simple anyone can use them no matter what your skill level.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Pickleball Players
It’s that time of year again. Are you looking for christmas gift ideas for pickleball players? Or maybe you want to encourage the budding beginner to pick up a paddle. If you’re like me, maybe you need a way to give a few friendly gift hints to your family. No matter your situation, I’ve got you covered with gift recommendations for beginners, intermediates, traveling tournament players, addicts, and everyone in between.
How to Play Pickleball: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world because it has a shorter learning curve compared to other sports. Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to play pickleball.