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Stop Missing Volleys: Unstick Your Feet

ByChief September 10, 2026October 5, 2026

Cliff pins missed volleys on glued feet more than bad hands. If you’re planted and…

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Counter Better on the Backhand: Close the Face and Extend

ByChief September 10, 2026October 4, 2026

An open paddle face on backhand counters is a common reason balls sail long. Richard’s…

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Drop and Crash: Why a Good Drop Is Only Half the Job

ByChief September 10, 2026October 5, 2026

Landing a drop in the kitchen is the setup, not the finish. Jack’s point: once…

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

Backhand Slice Drop: The Rock-Step That Makes It Easy

ByChief September 10, 2026October 5, 2026

Jess frames the backhand slice drop as a rocking-chair transfer, not a chop. Load the…

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Block vs Push: The Two Forehand Resets Every Pickleball Player Needs

ByChief September 10, 2026October 5, 2026

Not every reset is the same shot. Ava splits forehand defense into a block reset…

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What the Top 1% Do Differently: Roscoe’s 5 Pro Habits

ByChief September 9, 2026October 5, 2026

Coaching notes from Roscoe Bellamys breakdown of five habits that separate the top 1% of…

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