What’s Keeping A 3.5 Form Reaching 4.0 and A 4.0 From Reaching 4.5 Level?

This week in our ongoing Q&A Series I cover a question I must have gotten 100 different ways:
I’m a 3.5 why can’t I get to 4.0? I’m a 4.0 player what’s keeping me from the 4.5 level?…

Pickleball Serve Selection for Everly Skill Level

Pickleball Serve Selection for Every Skill Level

March 21, 2026

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

Pickleball Defense to Offense - Mini Lesson

From Defense to Offense: Using Footwork and Follow Through to Create Power

August 22, 2025

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

Stop Hitting Pickleball Bounce Serves - Lesson

Stop Hitting Bounce Serves: Build a Real Weapon Instead

August 5, 2025

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

Mastering the ATP: It’s Easier Than You Think

July 29, 2025

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

The Simplest Fix for Pop-Ups and Net Errors? Check Your Paddle Face

July 23, 2025

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

Stop Flipping Your Pickleball Paddle—Use Angle to Lift the Ball

June 12, 2025

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

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What’s Keeping A 3.5 Form Reaching 4.0 and A 4.0 From Reaching 4.5 Level?

Pickleball Serve Selection for Every Skill Level

From Defense to Offense: Using Footwork and Follow Through to Create Power

Stop Hitting Bounce Serves: Build a Real Weapon Instead

Mastering the ATP: It’s Easier Than You Think

Stop Flipping Your Pickleball Paddle—Use Angle to Lift the Ball

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Pickleball Serve Selection for Every Skill Level

From Defense to Offense: Using Footwork and Follow Through to Create Power

Stop Hitting Bounce Serves: Build a Real Weapon Instead

Mastering the ATP: It’s Easier Than You Think

Stop Flipping Your Pickleball Paddle—Use Angle to Lift the Ball

Why You Don’t Need to Stop to Hit the Ball

What’s Keeping A 3.5 Form Reaching 4.0 and A 4.0 From Reaching 4.5 Level?

Pickleball Serve Selection for Every Skill Level

From Defense to Offense: Using Footwork and Follow Through to Create Power

Stop Hitting Bounce Serves: Build a Real Weapon Instead

Mastering the ATP: It’s Easier Than You Think

The Simplest Fix for Pop-Ups and Net Errors? Check Your Paddle Face

Stop Flipping Your Pickleball Paddle—Use Angle to Lift the Ball

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Pickleball Serve Selection for Every Skill Level

From Defense to Offense: Using Footwork and Follow Through to Create Power

Stop Hitting Bounce Serves: Build a Real Weapon Instead

Mastering the ATP: It’s Easier Than You Think

The Simplest Fix for Pop-Ups and Net Errors? Check Your Paddle Face

Stop Flipping Your Pickleball Paddle—Use Angle to Lift the Ball

Why You Don’t Need to Stop to Hit the Ball

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