Receiving Serve Partner Position – Quick Tip with Sarah Ansboury

This week’s quick tip is about playing up at the line when my partner is receiving the serve. The questions I get are, What are my responsibilities?, Where should I stand? I cover the answers to those questions and more…

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

Stop Stopping Start Stabilizing - Mini Lesson

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

June 1, 2025

Let’s bust a myth that drives me a little bit crazy—this idea that you have to stop moving to hit the ball. It’s simply not true. What you really need is stability, not stillness. Stop Stopping—Start Stabilizing A lot of the time, players feel like they have to stop because

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Receiving Serve Partner Position – Quick Tip with Sarah Ansboury

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

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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

Reset Like a Pro: How to Block the Ball When It’s Coming at Your Body

Receiving Serve Partner Position – Quick Tip with Sarah Ansboury

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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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

Reset Like a Pro: How to Block the Ball When It’s Coming at Your Body

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