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 […]
Reset Like a Pro: How to Block the Ball When It’s Coming at Your Body
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 pace. Common Mistakes Players Make […]
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 Tip to Stop Hitting Into the Net
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. That’s it. It’s a simple […]
Covering The Court Efficiently – Pickleball Mini-Lesson with Sarah Ansboury
Covering The Court Efficiently This week I want to talk to you about how to cover your court efficiently when you’re playing with your partner: If I’m in my proper position and my paddle is out in front of me Remember: It’s farther in front than you think What creates the ability to turn […]
How To Stack In Pickleball
Looking For Proper Pickleball Stacking Instruction? You’ve come to the right place! Stacking has become more and more popular over the past 5 years. It used to only be used by upper level players and now I see many levels are using stacking techniques to try and gain an advantage. Not only did I create […]
Rules For An Erne – Pickleball Mini-Lesson with Sarah Ansboury
Today we will cover Rules for an Erne! To correctly and successfully complete an Erne you must pass over the non-volley line and make contact before you clear the net. The order is important because if you clear the net and then make contact you lose the point. Likewise, if you miss the ball […]
What To Do When Your Partner Gets Pulled Out Wide – Pickleball Mini-Lesson
Quite often I get asked, “What should I do when my partner gets pulled out wide? So, this week I want to show you a really great way to save your body and, in some cases, save your partnership. The tendency is to tether with each other, which is a tennis concept and something […]
Pickleball 2 Handed Backhand – Pickleball Mini-Lesson with Sarah Ansboury
This week we are talking Pickleball 2 Handed Backhands! We see more and more people using the pickleball 2 handed backhand especially in the Pro ranks. We have a lot of tennis and other racquet sports athletes transitioning to Pickleball and bringing their style of play with them, and that includes the two-handed backhand. […]
First Tournament Tips – Pickleball Mini-Lesson Part 1 with Sarah Ansboury
First Tournament Tips – Part 1 I work with a lot of players that are just transitioning into their first few tournaments and we see a lot of the same mistakes, so if you’re out there playing your first tournament or two I’ve got a couple of tips for you to get more comfortable […]
