From Defense to Offense: Using Footwork and Follow Through to Create Power
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 your legs and paddle motion. […]
Stop Hitting Bounce Serves: Build a Real Weapon Instead
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 “get it in” and hope […]
Stop Flipping Your Pickleball Paddle—Use Angle to Lift the Ball
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 the Problem? When the ball […]
Why You Don’t Need to Stop to Hit the Ball
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 they’re moving too fast. They’re […]
How to Turn Defense Into Offense With Smart Footwork and Follow-Through
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 as merely survival tools. But […]
Simple Adjustments for More Spin, Power, and Consistency in Your Pickleball Game
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 spin, and more control—without working […]
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 […]
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 […]