FH Drive Footwork: Behind the Ball, Load → Step → Swing
Coach Jess (Athena Pickleball): the ball will not come to you — get to it. On the forehand drive, get the back foot behind the ball, then press/load that leg.
The Feet-Then-Attack Pattern That Levels You Up Fast
Coach Jess tells beginner and intermediate players to stop waiting until their strokes are perfect before learning patterns. The foundational one is simple: find the opponent’s feet, earn a ball that pops up, then attack — down, then up.
5 Pickleball Concepts That Give You the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
Coach Jess of Athena Pickleball boils improvement down to five concepts that pay off at every level.
If You’re Not Improving Fast Enough, Watch This
Coach Jess from Athena Pickleball says it’s actually hard to get better at pickleball.
Tips for a Better 2-Handed Backhand Drive
Summary Coach Jess / Athena Pickleball short: tips for a better 2-handed backhand drive. Use…
How to Hit a Pickleball Forehand Drive (From Scratch)
Summary Coach Jess (Athena Pickleball) breaks down the pickleball forehand drive from the ground up:…
I Fix These Same Pickleball Mistakes Over and Over Again
Coach Jess (Athena Pickleball) surveys recurring technical errors across six foundational shots: serve, return, third-shot…
Here’s where to make contact on your forehand drives
Coach Jess (Athena Pickleball) shows where to make contact on your forehand drives. It’s a…