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The 3-Drop Transition Every 3.5 Player Must Learn

ByChief September 24, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Cliff Pickleball’s 3-drop transition system for ~3.5 players: stop getting burned while moving up….

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Hitting a split step before every shot is one of the greatest things you can do for your game!

ByChief September 18, 2026October 5, 2026

Troy Akin calls the split step one of the biggest advantages tennis athletes bring to…

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Transition Zone Drill 5 Resets

ByChief September 17, 2026October 4, 2026

All Things Pickleball’s favorite drill for the transition zone — the area that “separates good…

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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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