Pickleball Shot Selection

Pickleball Shot Selection: Mastering the Mindset for Optimal Play

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…

Improving at Pickleball

Improving at Pickleball – Techniques to Elevate Your Game

Improving at Pickleball: Strategies and Techniques to Elevate Your Game Pickleball has taken the world by storm, blending the best of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into one exhilarating sport. If you’re looking to start improving at pickleball or aiming to take your game to the next level, understanding the finer points can make all the…

Backhand Volley

The Backhand Volley in Pickleball | Techniques & Tips for Success

Mastering the Backhand Volley in Pickleball Looking to add a powerful backhand volley to your pickleball arsenal? You’re in the right place. Let’s dive into how you can elevate your game with this essential skill. The Importance of the Backhand Volley In doubles play, dinking becomes a critical strategy to win matches. It’s a test…

Keys to Dinking

Essential Dinking Tips for Pickleball Success | Keys to Dinking

Keys to Dinking in Pickleball: Essential Strategies for Consistency and Control Dinking is at the core of pickleball strategy, allowing players to slow down the game and reset a rally to gain control. While dinking may seem simple, mastering it requires finesse and a clear plan. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player,…

Left Handed Pickleball

Left Handed Pickleball Tips | Strategies & Techniques for Lefties

How to Play Pickleball Left Handed: Maximize Your Lefty Advantage Playing left handed in pickleball isn’t just about flipping the script on your mechanics; it’s about leveraging a strategic edge that can leave your opponents scrambling. Left handed pickleball players are not just unique, they have a natural advantage that, when properly utilized, can turn…

Returning a Serve

Returning a Serve in Pickleball | Tips for Effective Returns

Returning a Serve: Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in Pickleball Returning a serve might seem straightforward, but it’s a crucial shot that can set the pace for the entire rally in pickleball. Many new players fall into the same traps, giving their opponents an early advantage. After chatting with fellow pickleball players and seasoned coaches, we’ve…

Pro Serve

How to Hit a Pro Serve in Pickleball | Techniques for Advanced Players

Mastering the Pro Serve: How Pro Players Hit Their Serve in Pickleball In pickleball, the serve is not just a way to start the point. Pro players turn it into a strategic weapon. By mastering the Pro Serve, pickleball players can gain an advantage over opponents who expect a standard serve. The Importance of Depth…