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Try This Pickleball Drill to Improve Your Soft Shots

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Pickleball Daily’s soft-shot drill works at any level: send your partner a soft attackable ball,…

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Your Swinging KILLS Your Shot!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

If you’re still popping up, the third fix is motion — or the lack of…

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Master the Soft Touch & Beat Nervousness!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

Universal Rackets trains soft touch by holding so loose you feel the ball won’t clear…

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Loose Grip = Lower, Controlled Shots!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Same ball and swing, but a loose grip sends the ball much lower because the…

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Why Your Dinks Keep Sitting Up — Complete Fix

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

Universal Rackets’ complete fix for sitting-up dinks: they become free put-aways when the face is…

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

3 Pieces Of Advice For Beginners In Pickleball

ByChief September 11, 2026October 4, 2026

Connor Garnett’s three beginner accelerators: get lots of match reps so strengths and weaknesses show…

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You won’t always play good!

ByChief September 11, 2026October 5, 2026

Universal Rackets’ process tip: you won’t always play well, but players who troubleshoot win more….

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The PERFECT 15 Minute Pickleball Warm Up! (Taught By a Pro)

ByChief September 11, 2026October 4, 2026

Top-10 pro Connor Garnett walks a ~15-minute pre-match warm-up: get the body loose with light…

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Forehand fails? Backhand wins!

ByChief September 11, 2026October 4, 2026

When the ball jams your torso, the forehand loses the space it needs to work…

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