Turning Your Toes Is the Key to Better Court Movement
Hey everyone, Sarah Ansboury here! Today, I want to talk about something that could transform your movement on the pickleball court: turning your toes. It’s such a simple adjustment, but it has a huge impact on your speed, balance, power, and even injury prevention. Let’s break it down. Why Turning Your Toes Matters When you […]
Finding Your Forward Movement
Hey everyone, Sarah Ansboury here! Let’s talk about something that drives me absolutely insane: the obsession with shuffling on the court. Shuffling side to side might seem like the right way to move, but it’s actually holding you back. Let me explain why—and show you a better way to cover the court effectively. Why Shuffling […]
How To Improve Offensive Dinking: Air vs. Bounce Strategy
Today, we’re diving into offensive dinking and how to make it a weapon in your pickleball game. There’s a lot of theory out there about dinking, but I want to focus on two key approaches: dinking in the air and offensive dinking off the bounce. Understanding when to use each and how to execute them […]
Pickleball Serve: Bounce It or Take It In Air?
One thing I often see from players is the reliance on the bounce serve. While there are times when the bounce serve can be useful, it often limits your ability to be more offensive. Today, I want to dive into how transitioning to hitting the serve in the air can open up more opportunities for […]
The Serve: A Simple Progression for Consistency
In pickleball, the serve is one of the most fundamental aspects of the game. However, as adults, we often complicate what should be a straightforward motion, making it trickier than it needs to be. Today, we’re going to break down the serve into a simple progression that will help you build consistency and confidence in […]
The Overhead In 3 Steps
Hitting an overhead in pickleball can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re new to the sport or haven’t played other racquet sports like tennis. However, with the right progression and practice, you can develop a strong and effective overhead shot. In this post, I’ll walk you through a simple three-step process to help you […]
Forehand Volley: Key Progressions for Success
Today, we’re diving into the progression of the forehand volley. This can be a bit tricky for new players, but with the right approach, you’ll nail it in no time. Understanding the Basics First, let’s clarify the difference between a dink and a volley. A dink is a low to high motion, while a punch […]
The Dink: A Step-by-Step Progression
Elevate Your Dinking Skills with These Fundamental Techniques Today, we’re diving into the fundamentals of progression in pickleball, starting with the dink. I often get asked, “How do you teach a dink?” Well, it’s all about developing a progression of movement, ensuring we’re coordinating our paddle and footwork simultaneously. Let’s break it down. Stage 1: […]
Elevate Your Pickleball Short Game
Key Tips to Take Control at the Non-Volley Zone When it comes to improving your short game in pickleball, think offense. By shifting your mindset and focusing on a few strategic points, you can win more points at the NVZ and maintain control over the game. Here are three essential tips to make your short […]
Using Deception on the Pickleball Court
One of the most underutilized yet powerful tactics in pickleball is deception. It’s an aspect of the game I love, as it allows you to control the direction of your shots without giving away your intentions to your opponents. Picture this: I might be looking one way, but my shot goes in the opposite direction. […]
