Ava Ignatowich’s putaway clinic starts with hands-battle strategy: stop trying to out-power chests and get the ball down to the feet first — whoever forces the upward reply usually wins the exchange.
Ed Ju’s transition drill starts four steps off the kitchen. Hit 20 forehand volleys with a full follow-through and consistent sweet-spot contact, then switch to 20 backhands.
The Prince of Pickleball names three reasons third-shot drops fail. First: hitting the player already stable at the kitchen — aim instead at the partner still closing, whose feet aren’t set and who is less likely to attack.
Richard Pickleball splits speed-ups into three tools. Snap the ball when opponents are at the net so you stay ready for the combo — the compact hit sets up the next ball instead of launching you off balance.
Elite Pickleball Coaching gives two drive-and-crash rules. When your partner drives down the line (in front of the opponent), the crasher can get bigger and poach — it’s hard for them to go behind you while dealing with a drive at them.
Universal Rackets’ first speed-up fix is selection. The #1 reason speed-ups get blocked is attacking the wrong ball — below net height you have no downward angle, so the ball goes flat or up and is easy to block.
Tanner’s attack cue: when the opponent is loaded for power, don’t give them the heater they’re blocking for. Change to an off-speed attack instead.
Ty Butson’s seven-second cue: hit angled overheads, not straight ones. Straight puts are easier to cover; the angle stretches the defense and raises your make-good rate on putaways.
Tanner’s 42-minute raw private with Jay Devilliers focuses on tracking and purposeful offense. Start with body+paddle tracking (two-ball drill) so you attack the right balls and take time out of the air.
Emma Cook’s short cue: stop hunting only winners. Build the point by creating openings first, then take the ball that the opening gives you.