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

Backhand Roll Levels #pickleball

ByChief October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Shea Underwood’s quick clip stacks three versions of the backhand roll on top of each other, labelled beginner, intermediate and pro, as two players trade balls across the net.

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

Backhand topspin drive in 3 steps. 🔥

ByChief October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Universal Rackets breaks the backhand topspin drive into three steps. Step one: drop the paddle tip below the ball.

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

How to: Master Topspin & Avoid LOW Ball TRAPS! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Universal Rackets explains the trade-off of a more closed paddle face. Tilting the paddle downward gives you topspin, but switching to a semi-western or western grip makes low balls much harder.

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

Serve bigger! Serve better! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 3, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Richard Pickleball short on serving bigger and better. Key points: get low, engage legs…

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

TOPSPIN EXPLAINED! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets’ topspin explainer: topspin uses a closed face that brushes up the back…

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

Master Topspin & Slice Reactions! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets on reacting to spin: topspin hits and jumps up, so if you…

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

Roll Attack and Follow-up Combo

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Part 2 of Backpaddle’s roll-volley lesson with Coach Ryan (part 1 rebuilt the backhand…

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

How to master killer spin!

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets on mastering spin: spin is path and contact quality. Brush up the…

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

Ben Johns’s Favorite Shot part 1

ByChief September 17, 2026October 4, 2026

Backpaddle Pickleball (with Coach Ryan) rebuilds the kitchen backhand roll volley — framed as the…

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

Why Your Pickleball Backhand Lacks Power (And How to Fix It)

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

BK Pickleball on why the 2HBH lacks power: build grip, footwork, paddle angle, and swing…

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