Ava Ignatowich’s putaway clinic starts with hands-battle strategy: stop trying to out-power chests and get the ball down to the feet first — whoever forces the upward reply usually wins the exchange.
Universal Rackets says slow hands usually come from two habits: taking the paddle back and flaring the elbow out, which gets you jammed.
Tanner’s disguise cue for the backhand flick: amateurs stay planted in their box on an attackable dink, which makes a true down-the-line flick almost impossible — you’re stuck going through the middle.
Richard Pickleball splits speed-ups into three tools. Snap the ball when opponents are at the net so you stay ready for the combo — the compact hit sets up the next ball instead of launching you off balance.
The Prince of Pickleball names three reasons third-shot drops fail. First: hitting the player already stable at the kitchen — aim instead at the partner still closing, whose feet aren’t set and who is less likely to attack.
Ed Ju’s transition drill starts four steps off the kitchen. Hit 20 forehand volleys with a full follow-through and consistent sweet-spot contact, then switch to 20 backhands.
Elite Pickleball Coaching gives two drive-and-crash rules. When your partner drives down the line (in front of the opponent), the crasher can get bigger and poach — it’s hard for them to go behind you while dealing with a drive at them.
Tanner’s attack cue: when the opponent is loaded for power, don’t give them the heater they’re blocking for. Change to an off-speed attack instead.
Universal Rackets’ first speed-up fix is selection. The #1 reason speed-ups get blocked is attacking the wrong ball — below net height you have no downward angle, so the ball goes flat or up and is easy to block.
Tanner’s 42-minute raw private with Jay Devilliers focuses on tracking and purposeful offense. Start with body+paddle tracking (two-ball drill) so you attack the right balls and take time out of the air.