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Stop getting confused on middle balls!

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary tanner.pickleball’s short on middle-ball confusion in doubles. Points die when both partners freeze or…

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Who knew bowling would help your pickleball game

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary John Cincola’s short uses a bowling analogy to click a pickleball movement or swing…

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

Stop popping the ball up!

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets short on stopping pop-ups. Most floaters come from scooping under the ball…

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Stop Netting & Master the Follow Through!

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets tip: stop dumping balls into the net by mastering the follow-through. Cutting…

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How to Decide Between Open Stance & Closed

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Preston’s Playbook coaching short on deciding between open and closed stance (serve context from…

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

3 Targets to Create Offense Without Hitting Harder

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Kyle Koszuta’s longform with Jake: building right-side offense for a PPA Challenger path by…

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

An Unethical Way To Get Free Points

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Shea Underwood’s short on an ‘unethical’ way to collect free points — typically a…

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

Stop Following the Ball With Your Paddle Tip

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Matt’s Pickleball pushes back on the popular ‘follow the ball with your paddle tip’…

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

Don’t Make This Common Error When on Offense in Pickleball with Ben Johns

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball 360 with Ben Johns: a ball that works against a balanced opponent can…

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

How to Beat Unique Play Styles in Pickleball

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball Daily’s pro-match breakdown on beating unconventional styles. A unique paddle grip can change…

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