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How Pros Develop Points

ByChief September 28, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Jack Munro: the winner usually starts a few shots before the ball hits the…

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How to Transition

ByChief September 28, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Ed Ju’s transition example: when you’re caught back and the opponent is hitting overheads,…

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Try This Drill to Improve Your Footwork with Collin Johns

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball 360 with Collin Johns: effective footwork isn’t just getting to the ball —…

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How to Stop Missing Easy Put-Aways | Why You’re Missing Easy Put-Aways (And How to Fix It)

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets (Tyler) says missed easy put-aways come from three technical mistakes, not mental…

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Topspin vs Slice Serves Explained #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief September 28, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets on reading topspin vs slice from the swing path. A low-to-high swing…

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The 3 things EVERY pro does at contact

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball Playbook: Ben Johns uses a ‘smiley face’ motion, McGuffin a ‘frowny face,’ ALW…

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The ‘noodle arm’ trick that adds 15mph instantly

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball Playbook ‘noodle arm’ tip: tensing up to swing harder often kills serve speed….

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Why 90% of Pickleballers Can’t Hit Their Serve Fast

ByChief September 28, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Coach Austin Hardy (Pickleball Playbook) gives a three-principle system for faster serves with less…

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You’re Making Your Returns Harder to Hit in Pickleball (Here’s How to Fix It)

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball Daily points out a common return mistake: standing right on the baseline. A…

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3 Reasons You MIGHT Be Missing Your Returns In Pickleball! #pickleball

ByChief September 28, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Ava Pickleball gives three reasons you might be missing returns. First, you stand up…

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