Great strategy comes down to choosing the right shot at the right time. This section focuses on shot selection, percentages, and decision-making that reduce errors and increase consistency.
Learn when to drop, drive, lob, reset, or slow the rally down based on positioning, opponent tendencies, and risk-reward balance.
Unattackable balls in pickleball aren’t about hitting harder, they’re about patience and precision. Learn how to slow down your soft game, deny attacks, and turn rallies in your favor. Discover the drills, mindset shifts, and tactics that make patience your strongest weapon. Read the full guide now.
Pickleball Shot Setup: Making Wise Choices Pickleball rewards patience and strategy. Many pickleball players chase quick winners and overlook the power of setting up the next shot. Yet, waiting just one extra swing can elevate your game from chance-driven to precision-based. By mastering the concept of Pickleball Shot Setup, you shift from risky hits to…
High Percentage Pickleball Shots: Your Path to Smarter Wins We’ve all been there on the pickleball court. The setup looks so perfect you can’t resist. You see the open space, wind up for that dazzling winner, and it sails straight out of bounds. If you’ve ever felt the sting of rushing a shot you had…
Pickleball shot deception is one of the most powerful ways to stay ahead of your opponents. By learning to hold the ball for a moment before executing your shot, you can disguise your intentions and maintain total command of the rally. In this article, we will explore techniques for improving your deception skills, show you…
Pickleball Shot Selection: Understanding When, Why, and How On Sunday, I had the privilege of playing with a group of pickleball players ranging from 3.5 to 5.0 at the new courts in Slidell. Holding my own in most matches felt exhilarating and boosted my confidence. Then, on Tuesday night, I joined a different group at…
Mastering Pickleball Attack Zones for Smarter Shot Selection I remember the first time I truly understood the impact of the Pickleball Attack Zones. It was during a tight match, and every time I attacked from the wrong zone, I either hit the net or sent the ball flying out of bounds. But once I began…
Percentages in Pickleball: How Playing the Percentages Can Help You Win More Matches Improve your Percentages in Pickleball. Pickleball players must make several snap decisions during every point – where to aim, what shot to use, which player to hit the ball toward, etc. Within those decisions are micro-decisions – forehand or backhand, flick or…
Struggling with slice shots in pickleball? Our latest article on PickleTip.com has you covered! Learn how to counter slices effectively and elevate your game.
Elevate your pickleball game with proven strategies. Learn how to use crosscourt shots effectively to outmaneuver your opponents and improve your gameplay.
Learn how off-pace offense can disrupt power players in pickleball. Master this strategy to gain a competitive edge.