Technique, Ailments & Injuries – Mini-Lessons with Sarah Ansboury

I see and hear reports of injuries every week, some are just bad luck but most are bad technique. I wanted to release this video as we head into a new year, with hopes that we all are able to stay healthy, play more and thoroughly enjoy playing pickleball next year. Take a look…

Offensive Dinking Air vs. Bounce Strategy

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

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The Serve - Bounce or In The Air

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

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The Pickleball Serve Key Progressions for Consistency

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

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The Pickleball Overhead

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

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Pickleball Forehand Volley - Key Progressions for Success

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

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The Dink A Step-by-Step Progression

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

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