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Hitting a split step before every shot is one of the greatest things you can do for your game!

ByChief September 18, 2026October 5, 2026

Troy Akin calls the split step one of the biggest advantages tennis athletes bring to…

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Never Miss a Slice Drop Again!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Tanner’s fix for missed slice/third-shot drops: amateurs chop from an open stance that’s hard to…

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Never Miss a Slice Drop Again!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Tanner’s fix for missed slice/third-shot drops: amateurs chop from an open stance that’s hard to…

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Fun points! (Flick then slide to backhand)

ByChief September 11, 2026October 4, 2026

Richard Pickleball highlights a favorite combo: flick the ball out front, then immediately slide to…

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New Player Cheat Sheet: Fight for Your Feet and Keep It Simple

ByChief September 10, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary: Kyle (ThatPickleballGuy) packs a beginner cheat sheet from his school’s advice: most misses start…

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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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