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Woman stepping in to hit a low forehand during a recreational doubles game on an outdoor court

How to do the shake and bake in pickleball #pickleballtips #pickleball

ByChief October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Limitless Pickleball explains the shake and bake, one of the best plays in doubles. After a deep return, the server drives the third shot hard at an opponent (the shake).

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Close-up of a player scooping a low dink just over the net, paddle face open near the court surface

How to play the triangle

ByChief October 6, 2026

Jack Munro shows that you don’t always need to hit harder to create an opening: use angles, move your opponents and play the triangle.

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Player lunging forward to reach a low ball near the kitchen line, lit against a dark background

Attack the forehand! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 6, 2026

Richard Pickleball explains where to aim a speed-up on a middle ball. Start by attacking the hip to test the waters and see whether they sit forehand or backhand.

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Player in a white cap raising his paddle high to hit an overhead near the net

If You Can’t See It, It’s Too Far

ByChief October 6, 2026

Kyle Koszuta’s rule for fast hands battles: if you can’t see your paddle in your peripheral vision, your backswing is too big.

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Two doubles partners waiting at the kitchen line, seen low through the net

Backhand Roll Levels #pickleball

ByChief October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Shea Underwood’s quick clip stacks three versions of the backhand roll on top of each other, labelled beginner, intermediate and pro, as two players trade balls across the net.

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Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

#1 Strategy When You Get Lobbed ✅ #pickleballstrategy #pickleball #propickleball #coaching #tips #1

ByChief October 6, 2026

Preston’s Playbook’s plan for when you get lobbed: turn and run beside the ball, get behind it, hit a drop and work back to the kitchen with drops.

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Woman stepping in to hit a low forehand during a recreational doubles game on an outdoor court

How Pros Actually Hit Hard Drives (Without 100% Power)

ByChief October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Aylex Pickleball Academy breaks down how pros generate drive power, from stance and leg drive to aiming for an 80% drive instead of maximum pace.

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Woman in a cap following through on a forehand drive on a sunny outdoor court

Backhand topspin drive in 3 steps. 🔥

ByChief October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Universal Rackets breaks the backhand topspin drive into three steps. Step one: drop the paddle tip below the ball.

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Player in a white cap raising his paddle high to hit an overhead near the net

Stop Rushing to the Kitchen Line! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

tanner.pickleball explains why you shouldn’t sprint from the baseline to the kitchen on one ball, and how to work your way in under control.

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Player in sunglasses moving into a ready position with his paddle held in front

Hit Your Drops While Moving: A Drill from The Pickleball Clinic

ByChief October 6, 2026

The Pickleball Clinic’s drill for hitting drops while moving: get your feet behind every ball so you’re still at contact, and stationary drops get easier.

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