Defense, Blocking & Countering Power

Learn how to pressure a stacked pickleball team by reading who must move, using depth and width, attacking temporary gaps and returning to percentage play once the stack is complete.

Defending the Lob in Pickleball: Strategies to Turn the Tables I recently had a humbling experience in a DUPR match. I’m a big guy with limited mobility due to old foot injuries, and my partner shares similar challenges. One opponent quickly capitalized on that by launching a series of precise lobs that left us scrambling….

Understanding Bangers in Pickleball In pickleball, a “banger” refers to a player who relies on fast, hard shots, rather than soft dinks or drops. Bangers, especially at higher levels of play, are capable of delivering powerful, accurate drives that can overwhelm unprepared opponents. The challenge of countering bangers lies in handling their aggressive shots without…

Learn how doubles partners defend drives and speedups, use blocks and resets, protect the inside gap, recover court position, and turn pressure back to neutral.

Master the strategies and techniques to counter aggressive bangers in pickleball and elevate your gameplay.

Discover effective strategies to enhance your pickleball defense, from maintaining a ready position to mastering footwork. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these tips will elevate your game.

Discover 10 essential strategies to enhance your pickleball defense. From the importance of staying in a ready position to adjusting grip pressure, these strategies are perfect for beginners and experienced players alike.

Fear at the kitchen is often fear of the ball arriving before you know what to do. Use the FACE plan to protect your body, choose between blocking, dodging and retreating, and build confidence through controlled practice.