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. […]
Improving High Forehand Putaways with Self-Feeding Drills
Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite drills that you can practice on your own. Many players think they need a partner to drill effectively, but self-feeding is a fantastic way to improve your game, especially for high forehand putaways. The Importance of Self-Feeding Self-feeding helps you focus on your technique using your non-dominant hand. […]
Power and Precision: Nailing the ATP Shot in Pickleball
The Around The Post (ATP) shot is one of those exhilarating moves in pickleball that every player aspires to master. While it might not be as common as some other shots, the ATP is an essential skill for advanced players. Today, we’re diving into the key techniques and common pitfalls to help you execute this […]
