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

Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light

ByChief October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

ThatPickleballGuy (Kyle Koszuta) uses a traffic-light system to decide when to move forward after your drop. A red light is a drop that sits up around the opponent’s head, so retreat and give yourself time and space.

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

The secret to better transition footwork

ByChief October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Briones Pickleball Academy explains the two transition habits that cause pop-ups and how stable feet and a soft shoulder lift fix them.

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

Why Paddle Position is EVERYTHING! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Universal Rackets explains why paddle position changes depending on where you stand. Near the kitchen you hold the paddle up, but the further back you go, the lower your ready position should be, because that’s where the balls will arrive.

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

This ONE tip will help you master the return of serve 🏓 #franklinpickleball

ByChief October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

The Pickleball Clinic shares one tip for the return of serve. Most players who struggle to reach the kitchen after the return are standing too close to the baseline.

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

How To Never Hit A Backhand Again: Use This Drill

ByChief October 3, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets short: how to never hit a backhand again — use this drill….

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

Master Pickleball’s ‘No Man’s Land’ and Win More Points! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 3, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets short on mastering pickleball’s no-man’s-land to win more points. The focus is…

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

Your STANCE is the reason that you will make shots! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 3, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets ties consistent shot-making to your base. Get into your legs with a…

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

10 Years of Coaching Pickleball Comes Down to These 5 Things

ByChief October 3, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Briones Pickleball Academy’s five practice priorities after 10+ years of playing and coaching: team…

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

You NEED to MASTER the kitchen in pickleball! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 3, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets short on why you need to master the kitchen. Treat kitchen time…

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

Forehand Cross Court Dink Outside Foot

ByChief October 3, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary All Things Pickleball short on the forehand cross-court dink: common mistake is even weight…

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