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I’m thrilled to share this comprehensive guide on mastering the pickleball serve. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, developing a consistent, strategic, and effective serve is crucial for pickleball success. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from the rules and basics to beginner techniques, advanced skills, […]

As a pickleball coach with over 10 years of experience playing and teaching the game, I’ve learned that mastering key shots is critical for improving your skills and winning more matches. In this article, I’ll share the top pickleball shots that every player should work on along with tips and strategies for executing them effectively.

As an experienced pickleball coach and avid player, I’ve seen firsthand how mastering spin can transform a player’s game. Spin adds variation, depth, and an element of surprise that keeps opponents guessing. In this article, I’ll provide a comprehensive, in-depth look at spinning from my perspective as a coach. My goal is to fully explain

As a beginner pickleball player and coach with years of experience helping new players improve, I’ve seen firsthand the most common mistakes beginners make when starting out in this fun sport. While pickleball may seem easy to pick up at first, there are some key techniques, rules, and strategies that can take time to learn

High-level pickleball doubles play requires mastery of complex skills and strategies. As a coach, I’ve seen how implementing the right techniques at the right moments can determine the outcome of a match. Over, and over, and over again. In this (seriously) comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the essential skills and key strategies for doubles success. Whether

As a seasoned pickleball coach and player, I’ve spent countless hours helping athletes refine and perfect their 3rd shot drop. This finesse shot is a pivotal transition maneuver from defense to offense. When executed skillfully, it can dramatically enhance your game and elevate you from intermediate to advanced levels of play. In this comprehensive guide,

Rylan here. Lead tape is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to customize the performance of your pickleball paddle. With just a few small strips, you can fine-tune the weight, balance, power, control, and feel of your paddle. But knowing exactly where to put lead tape – and how much to use –

Hey, Rylan back with another gameplay advice post. As a pickleball coach and educator, I’ve seen players struggle with executing effective 4th shot strategies a lot. The 4th shot is a pivotal yet underrated aspect of the game that can make or break rallies. While we focus a lot on the serve, return, and 3rd

Pickleball stacking is a doubles strategy where both partners position themselves on the same side of the court in order to play from their preferred sides. Though relatively uncommon in rec play, there are several reasons why a team may choose to stack when looking to develop a more competitive advantage: Understanding Starting Positions In

Hey pickleballers, It’s Rylan again with a pickleball lesson for you. Today we’re covering the skill of dinking. As an experienced pickleball coach and educator who has trained players of all levels, I can confidently say that mastering the art of dinking is one of the most vital skills for your pickleball success. Dinking well