In this week’s Lesson & Drill I show you how to improve your acceleration and a big part of that is footwork and dynamic motion.
In this drill I am working on a few things, I start as if I am driving a 3rd shot, work forward and then cross court work on a swinging volley.
Your pickleball serve is the only moment in a match where you have total control over the ball. It’s your opening statement. When you step behind the baseline, you aren’t just starting a rally. You’re setting the tone for the entire point. A weak serve invites a punishing return. A
On the pickleball court, your follow through isn’t just about finishing the shot—it’s a key to generating acceleration, creating topspin, and transitioning from defense to offense. Let’s break this down with a simple yet powerful visual and drill that will help you elongate your shot and unlock more power from
If there’s one shot I see under-practiced across the board, it’s the serve. Yet your serve is the foundation of your entire game. It’s your opportunity to start the point on your terms, generate pressure, and even win some free points. But too often, players treat it like a formality—just
The “around the post” shot, or ATP, used to be a rare move—especially in the women’s game. I remember when I started playing, it was almost never used. Now, it’s a staple. And honestly, it’s not as difficult as people think. Here are my top three tips to help you
Are you struggling with popping the ball up—or driving it straight into the net? Before overhauling your technique or switching paddles, let’s focus on something simple: your paddle face. This might be the most straightforward fix you can make, and it starts with understanding how your paddle angle affects the
Today, I want to talk about something I see all the time—players flipping their paddle to roll the ball, especially when it’s dropping below net height. I get it. I want to do it too. But here’s the deal: most of the time, that move gets you in trouble. What’s
