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…

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

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

May 13, 2025

Let’s talk about one of the toughest moments in a game: someone drives a ball right at your body. I hear this question all the time—“How do I manage this shot?” Today, I’m going to walk you through how to reset or block effectively, especially when you’re getting targeted with

How to Pickleball Turn Defense Into Offense - Mini Lesson

How to Turn Defense Into Offense With Smart Footwork and Follow-Through

April 26, 2025

Today I want to break down a concept that’s super helpful no matter your skill level: how to turn a defensive shot into an offensive opportunity—just by using your legs, footwork, and paddle follow-through. Most players miss out on easy chances to attack because they treat mid-court or off-the-bounce shots

More Spin Less Work - Pickleball Mini Lesson by Sarah Ansboury

Simple Adjustments for More Spin, Power, and Consistency in Your Pickleball Game

April 19, 2025

More Spin, Less Work In today’s lesson, I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked: keeping things simple. Pickleball players tend to overcomplicate their mechanics, especially when trying to generate spin or power. The truth is, with just a few small tweaks, you can create better consistency, more

Stop Hitting Into The Net Pickleball Tip

Simple Tip to Stop Hitting Into the Net

April 11, 2025

If you find yourself hitting into the net a lot—whether it’s on your volleys or during dink exchanges—this one simple tip can make a big difference across your entire game. Think about where your paddle finishes after you hit the ball. I want my paddle to finish above the net.

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Receiving Serve Partner Position – Quick Tip with Sarah Ansboury

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

How to Turn Defense Into Offense With Smart Footwork and Follow-Through

Simple Adjustments for More Spin, Power, and Consistency in Your Pickleball Game

Simple Tip to Stop Hitting Into the Net

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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

How to Turn Defense Into Offense With Smart Footwork and Follow-Through

Simple Adjustments for More Spin, Power, and Consistency in Your Pickleball Game

Simple Tip to Stop Hitting Into the Net

How to Get More Power on Your Drives

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Receiving Serve Partner Position – Quick Tip with Sarah Ansboury

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

How to Turn Defense Into Offense With Smart Footwork and Follow-Through

Simple Adjustments for More Spin, Power, and Consistency in Your Pickleball Game

Simple Tip to Stop Hitting Into the Net

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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

How to Turn Defense Into Offense With Smart Footwork and Follow-Through

Simple Adjustments for More Spin, Power, and Consistency in Your Pickleball Game

Simple Tip to Stop Hitting Into the Net

How to Get More Power on Your Drives

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