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Keep your paddle stable!

ByChief September 11, 2026October 5, 2026

“Loose grip” is often misunderstood as a wavy, unstable paddle. Universal Rackets’ cue is soft…

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Watch This And NEVER Miss In The Net Again

ByChief September 11, 2026October 5, 2026

Forehands into the net often come from a tight grip and a high paddle tip…

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Watch This And NEVER Hit Out Again

ByChief September 11, 2026October 5, 2026

Universal Rackets shows why flat swings sail long and topspin with a closed face dives…

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Use THIS shot when pulled out wide at the kitchen

ByChief September 11, 2026October 4, 2026

The Pickleball Clinic’s fix for popping dinks when stretched wide is the shovel dink —…

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How to Make the Half-Volley a Weapon in Your Pickleball Game

ByChief September 11, 2026October 5, 2026

Collin Johns (Pickleball 360) reframes the half-volley as a midcourt weapon, not a panic bailout….

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

After a Miss: Say “Recalculating”

ByChief September 10, 2026October 4, 2026

Kyle’s cue is simple: after a mistake, say “recalculating.” One word to cut the chain…

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3 Drills to Become a Right-Side Specialist

ByChief September 10, 2026October 5, 2026

Troy packs three right-side drills for tournament week: take dinks out of the air to…

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Stop Missing Volleys: Unstick Your Feet

ByChief September 10, 2026October 5, 2026

Cliff pins missed volleys on glued feet more than bad hands. If you’re planted and…

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Counter Better on the Backhand: Close the Face and Extend

ByChief September 10, 2026October 4, 2026

An open paddle face on backhand counters is a common reason balls sail long. Richard’s…

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