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Backhands are KING for volleys

ByChief September 15, 2026October 4, 2026

Universal Rackets argues body-line and close balls belong on the backhand face: paddle out, turn…

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Are you making these volley mistakes?

ByChief September 15, 2026October 4, 2026

Briones Pickleball Academy flags two common volley errors that cause pop-ups and net misses: swinging…

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How to Handle Bad Luck in Pickleball

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

You cannot control every bounce, but you can control how much the last one affects…

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Pickleball Improvement Is Built Brick by Brick

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Progress comes from stacking useful reps long before results feel obvious. Improvement is usually built…

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3 Warm-Up Drills for Intermediates

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

Haley’s 3 warm-up drills for intermediates: sliding dinks across the kitchen line; cooperative reflex volleys…

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7 Mistakes Holding You Back in Pickleball (And How to Fix Them)

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Cam Luhring: most players need fewer mistakes with shots they already have. Highlights include preferring…

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How to: Predict Opponent’s Shots!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 4, 2026

At rec level many players telegraph body drives before contact — lineup and prep give…

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Read Patterns Instead of Chasing Winners

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Every shot gives information about the next one. Spot patterns, create openings, and solve the…

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How Seniors Should Defend Lobs In Pickleball

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Cliff Pickleball with Senior Pro Heather Lovett: lobs hurt seniors who backpedal. Read the opponent’s…

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Fix your footwork on your counters!

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Albert Wan’s short on fixing your footwork on counters — watch his feet as much…

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