Perfecting the Backhand Baseline Slice: Tips and Techniques by Sarah Ansboury
One thing I notice with new students, when they are attempting a forehand slice, is they open up their bodies too much and creates a pulling motion which decreases power, flow and accuracy. Here’s what you should be doing… Let’s dive into some tips for perfecting your backhand baseline slice. Whether you’re at the […]
Mastering Pickleball Blocking: Expert Tips to Slow Down the Game
In this week’s mini-lesson I cover what to do when the BANG BANG game happens, and how to quickly slow things down, specifically by using your backhand. Think elbows and freeze tag, you’ll see what I mean… I’ve got some valuable tips on blocking and resetting the ball in those intense, fast-paced pickleball rallies. […]
Mastering Pickleball Footwork: Pivot and Weight Distribution Tips by Sarah Ansboury
In this week’s video I want to dive into some essential footwork tips, particularly when you’re at the non-volley zone. Footwork is a crucial aspect of pickleball, and mastering it can truly level up your game. So, let’s focus on a simple yet powerful concept: pivot and weight distribution. When you’re up at the […]
Improve Your Dinking Variety – Mini-Lesson with Sarah Ansboury
This week, I want to share a simple but important habit to keep in mind during your dinking game. When we’re dinking, it’s easy to get into a repetitive rhythm, hitting backhands one after another. But to add variety and keep your opponents on their toes, it’s crucial to incorporate forehands into the mix. […]
Pickleball Lob Shots: Using and Defending The Lob
Pickleball lob shots are fairly common among new pickleball players, it is used less frequently among advanced players. I encourage you to use them when the time is right and show you the safe and proper way to defend against the lob.
Pickleball Transition Tactics: Unlocking Success for Tennis & Racquetball Players with Sarah Ansboury
Today, I want to address some common mistakes that tennis players, including myself, often make when transitioning to pickleball. I’ll provide you with three tips to improve your game. Tip number one: When a ball is coming at your body, the instinct in tennis is to take it as a backhand and slice it. […]
Pickleball Split Step: Boost Your Agility and Reaction Time!
In pickleball, a split step is a fundamental movement (technique) used by players to prepare for shots and maintain balance on the court. It involves a quick and small hop or step where the player’s feet are split apart just before their opponent makes contact with the ball. The purpose of the split step is […]
Master Your Pickleball Grip: Avoiding Mistakes & Improving Consistency for Better Gameplay
Today, we’ll talk about grip changes in pickleball and how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to tennis elbow and errors during gameplay. Check it out… Many players change their grip without even realizing it, especially when switching from a forehand to a backhand. When this happens, you might end up with […]
Avoiding Paddle Clash – Pickleball Mini-Lesson
Today I want to show you a move the Pros make, that Amateurs usually do not, and why we are clashing paddles so much. Let’s say I’m in my position and I go for a ball, and the ball comes back again and my partner wants to get in my way, like literally smashes into me and tries to […]
2 Rainy Day Drill Games – Pickleball Tips with Sarah Ansboury
Rainy Day Pickleball Game Drill 1 It’s a rainy day and we’re undercover, here’s something we can do to keep us busy and improve our Pickleball Game. Using the little circles, I love using these circles on the court for little targets, today we’re going to play a drill game that works on soft […]
