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Kitchen Footwork: Shift Weight Before You Take Extra Steps

ByChief October 14, 2026

Collin Johns (via Pickleball 360) reframes kitchen footwork as efficiency, not more steps. Plant outside the NVZ and arrive balanced early so you steal time from the opponent — a full step often costs more time than a simple weight shift.

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Shifting at the Kitchen in Pickleball with Collin Johns

ByChief October 7, 2026

Collin Johns explains something unique to pickleball: at the kitchen line, less movement can be more effective.

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Try This Drill to Improve Your Footwork with Collin Johns

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball 360 with Collin Johns: effective footwork isn’t just getting to the ball —…

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How to Hit a Half-Volley in Pickleball with Collin Johns

ByChief September 18, 2026October 4, 2026

Collin Johns (via Pickleball 360) breaks down the half-volley: paddle already down, wide base, catch…

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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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