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Stop Muscling It: How to Put Away Pickleball Shots

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Selkirk TV’s ‘Stop Muscling It’ on putaways: muscling high balls causes sails and nets….

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How Pros Play Mixed Doubles

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Shea Underwood’s short on how pros play mixed: structured roles and geometry so the…

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Top 3 Bad Habits at Every Level

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Coach Jordan (Briones) lists top-three bad habits by level from 3.0 to 4.5+. Examples…

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How to hit a better 3rd shot drive

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Briones Pickleball Academy on a better third-shot drive: purpose and contact quality beat raw…

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Fight for Your Feet

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Kyle Koszuta’s ‘Fight for Your Feet’: after each contact, reclaim balance and a usable…

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Why You’re Missing Your ATP’s

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary The Prince of Pickleball on why ATPs miss: usually late recognition/prep or a face…

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“Tall Person Syndrome”: The Bad Pickleball Habits Killing Your Game 🏓

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Jilly B Pickleball (with the Pickleball Chiropractor) on ‘Tall Person Syndrome’: height helps until…

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

How to Level Up Your Return Game 👊🏼

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Preston’s Playbook on leveling up the return: emphasize depth and a clear plan after…

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Stop targeting the weaker player!

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary tanner.pickleball challenges blind ‘always hit at the weaker player’ habits. Over-targeting becomes predictable, and…

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The 3-Drop Transition Every 3.5 Player Must Learn

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Cliff Pickleball’s 3-drop transition system for ~3.5 players: stop getting burned while moving up….

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