The non-volley zone is where most pickleball games are won or lost. This section covers dinking patterns, kitchen positioning, speed-ups, hand battles, and net control strategies.
Explore how to apply pressure at the kitchen line, recognize attackable balls, and win exchanges through patience and smart positioning.
Faster pickleball punishes float. This guide teaches the modern drop shot (plus the drip and off-pace drive) so your ball lands unattackable, opponents contact below the tape, and you stop eating speed-ups while moving in.
Stop playing static pickleball! Learn the advanced Kitchen Line Strategy used by pros to gain time or apply pressure. See how one player used a simple footwork shift to win a $2,000 tournament. Master the slide and stop getting jammed!
Dinking isn’t soft – it’s strategic warfare. Learn to control rallies, pressure opponents, and win the kitchen with every shot.
The Erne doesn’t care if you’re ready. It punishes patterns. Learn to strike, and survive it.
Master the Pickleball Triangle Rule to anticipate opponent counters and significantly improve your performance in hands battles, leading to more wins on the pickleball court.
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:…
Pickleball Dinking Strategy Guide: Elevate Your Game with Smart, Controlled Play Many people that play pickleball think of dinking as a simple, soft hit into the kitchen area. They may see it as a polite exchange before the real action starts. Yet, when used correctly, dinking is much more than gentle tapping—it is the foundation…
Discover how getting to the net in pickleball can shift the game in your favor. Learn strategies for dominating the NVZ line.
Explore the strategic importance of Dinking in Pickleball, learn how to improve your skills, and discover why it’s a game-changer in competitive play.
The “Shake and Bake in Pickleball”: What Is It? The “Shake and Bake in Pickleball” is a high-level offensive strategy, perfect for disrupting opponents in doubles play. A well-executed Shake and Bake can significantly shift the momentum of the game. It is a tactic that involves both members of a doubles team, the Shaker and…