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What Is A Lob In Pickleball? (Offense & Defense Tips)
You might be wondering... what is a lob in pickleball? Is the lob only for beginners? Well, the answer is yes and no. Beginners and intermediate players will use it more often, but professional pickleball players still use it. You are at the right place to learn all...
Slice vs. Topspin 3rd Shot Drop Explained
We received so many questions about the different types of 3rd shot drops such as no spin drops, underspin drops and topspin drops. We’re also asked how the shape and height of your drop changes depending on which spin you decide to hit. You asked, we answered. This...
The MODERN 3rd Shot – Drops, Drives & Beyond
In this blog we’re going to talk about the modern third shot - drops, drives and beyond. This is a remix of my presentation from day one of the virtual pickleball summit hosted by CJ Johnson at Better Pickleball where we presented alongside ten other pickleball...
#1 Pickleball Skill To Keep Your Opponents On The Defense & In The Back Of The Court
In today's blog we're going to talk about the key skill you need to control the court and keep your opponent's back. We'll also discuss how to develop it. You can easily adapt what we're about to cover using a wall at home or with a partner in your driveway, backyard...
3 Little Known Techniques To DEFEND Any Pickleball Attack
In today's blog we’re going to go over the three most important key factors when it comes to reset volleys and how to adjust them based on your distance from the net. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xUM_i06uQQ Let’s say you are making your way up through the...
3 Pickleball Dink Tips For Fixing Your Pop Ups Forever
In today's blog we’re going to give you three tips so that you can have better dinks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caYisD6Tky0 Tip #1 - Looser Grip Pressure Than You Might Think The first tip is going to be grip pressure. A lot of the time, when people start out,...
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