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Defend Offensive Lobs: Side-Shuffle, Don’t Backpedal

ByChief October 15, 2026

James Ignatowich (via The Pickleball Clinic) drills defense against offensive lobs. As soon as you read the lob, take a step back with your dominant leg and side-shuffle in anticipation of the overhead.

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Inside the Mind of Pro Mixed Doubles ft. James Ignatowich

ByChief September 16, 2026October 5, 2026

Tanner walks through his own thinking during mixed doubles points with James Ignatowich (plus Mari…

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