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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pickleball Rules Updated for 2021: When in Doubt Ask Questions

From time to time we will play in a tournament without a referee. In non-sanctioned tournaments, we may only have a referee for the medal matches. Unfortunately, many players do not know all the pickleball rules.
Pickleball Line Calls: Is it In or Out?
Pickleball line calls: Is it in or Out? Can you be sure? And if you aren’t sure, what should you do?
Pickleball Foot Faults: Do You See Them?
Today we are going to focus on pickleball foot faults. We will talk about the causes and how we can detect them in ourselves, our partner and those we are playing against. Do you think you see foot faults during play?
Pickleball Stacking 101: If You Are Confused
The concept of stacking is new to many players and can be very confusing to a new player.