Author: AJ Parfait

Avoid the most common pickleball mistakes that are slowing your progress. Learn what 5.0 players never do and how to fix your habits fast.

Learn how to master the backhand flick with expert tips, drills, and strategies to dominate at the kitchen line and surprise your opponents.

Master the Backhand Counter: Turn Defense into Offense Imagine this: you’re positioned at the non-volley zone line (the kitchen line), and your opponent unleashes a fast-paced shot directly at your body. Instead of just blocking, you execute a sharp backhand counter that lands precisely at their feet. This is the essence of turning defense into…

Blocking in Pickleball: Your Guide to Defensive Dominance Blocking in Pickleball is the secret weapon that transforms frantic defense into winning control. You can nullify your opponent’s strongest drives and regain the upper hand by mastering simple techniques. In this article, you’ll learn proven strategies for improving your block, along with detailed drills and essential…

Blocking Fast, Hard Dipping Drives at the NVZ I still remember the first time I faced an opponent who drove the ball so fast and low that it practically grazed the net tape before zipping toward my feet. My forehand reflexes kicked in, and I swung at it, only to pop it up for an…

Pickleball Middle Shot: The Definitive Guide to Who Should Take It In doubles pickleball, nothing spurs more confusion and heated sideline debates than deciding who covers the middle. One moment, you see an easy ball floating down the center. The next, both partners pull back, letting the shot sail cleanly for a winner. This scenario…

Patterns in Pickleball: Predict & Conquer Opponents with Percentage-Based Strategies This weekend, I attended the PPA event in Texas and watched pro pickleball players Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio join forces. Normally, Ben Johns is best known for his impeccable dink and drop consistency. However, in this partnership, he shifted gears, driving more often and…

Easy Dinking: Master Controlled Shots for Winning Pickleball Rallies I used to think that easy dinking in pickleball looked downright simple, almost silly, before I ever set foot on the court. Then I tried dinking against higher level pickleball players. In a flash, I understood why it’s considered one of the hardest shots to master:…