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How to hit the Tomahawk:

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Parth Mody’s tomahawk how-to is for those awkward high balls where a standard forehand…

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Your Ready Position Matters

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Kyle Koszuta (ThatPickleballGuy) reminds players that ready position is not optional fluff. If the…

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The secret to a better counter-attack

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Briones Pickleball Breakdown’s counter-attack secret emphasizes setup over hero swings. A better counter comes…

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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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The SECRET to SOFT HANDS

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets’ soft-hands cue: when pace comes at you, soften the grip and let…

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This lob is killer!

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Richard Pickleball flags a lob that wins points when it’s placed with intent. A…

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

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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Stop getting confused on middle balls!

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary tanner.pickleball’s short on middle-ball confusion in doubles. Points die when both partners freeze or…

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Who knew bowling would help your pickleball game

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary John Cincola’s short uses a bowling analogy to click a pickleball movement or swing…

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Stop popping the ball up!

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets short on stopping pop-ups. Most floaters come from scooping under the ball…

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