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Are you making these volley mistakes?

ByChief September 15, 2026October 4, 2026

Briones Pickleball Academy flags two common volley errors that cause pop-ups and net misses: swinging…

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3 Warm-Up Drills for Intermediates

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

Haley’s 3 warm-up drills for intermediates: sliding dinks across the kitchen line; cooperative reflex volleys…

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7 Mistakes Holding You Back in Pickleball (And How to Fix Them)

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Cam Luhring: most players need fewer mistakes with shots they already have. Highlights include preferring…

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How to: Predict Opponent’s Shots!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

At rec level many players telegraph body drives before contact — lineup and prep give…

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Fix your footwork on your counters!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Albert Wan’s short on fixing your footwork on counters — watch his feet as much…

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ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

John Cincola’s short on fixing ATP (around-the-post) shots. Use when the ball pulls you wide…

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Drill of the Week: Under Pressure 🚨

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

Clinic Drill of the Week — Under Pressure: one player at the kitchen, one in…

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Keep your paddle up to never lose again!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

Paddle must be up *and* out in front so you meet the ball — not…

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Should You Block, Reset, or Counter? Why it doesn’t matter as much as you think

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Jilly B: block vs reset vs counter doesn’t matter as much as getting the ball…

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Play smarter!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

Richard’s “play smarter” clip: when you’re already ahead at the kitchen, a drop that isn’t…

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