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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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Serve, Stay, Then Move

ByChief October 3, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary ThatPickleballGuy (Kyle Koszuta) on what to do right after you serve: don’t step into…

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How to Transition

ByChief September 28, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Ed Ju’s transition example: when you’re caught back and the opponent is hitting overheads,…

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How To Stop Getting Stuck In No Man’s Land

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets’ longform on getting stuck midcourt: players either freeze in no-man’s-land or sprint…

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How To Move Up To The Kitchen THE RIGHT WAY

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets long short on moving up to the kitchen the right way. Charging…

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Don’t Make This Common Error When on Offense in Pickleball with Ben Johns

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball 360 with Ben Johns: a ball that works against a balanced opponent can…

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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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How to Hit a Half-Volley in Pickleball with Collin Johns

ByChief September 18, 2026October 4, 2026

Collin Johns (via Pickleball 360) breaks down the half-volley: paddle already down, wide base, catch…

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When to Move Forward in Pickleball

ByChief September 17, 2026October 5, 2026

Kyle Koszuta (ThatPickleballGuy) gives a traffic-light decision framework for when to move forward through the…

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After Your Return, Run to the Kitchen and Join Your Partner.

ByChief September 16, 2026October 5, 2026

Kyle Koszuta’s cue is simple: hit the return, then run to the kitchen and join…

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