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Don’t hit counters like this! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Tanner’s on-screen and spoken tip: if you pop the ball up crosscourt, don’t open…

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Level Up Your Hand Speed

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Shea Underwood’s hand-speed drill: both players stand with toes just behind the kitchen line,…

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Two doubles partners waiting at the kitchen line, seen low through the net

How to predict the speed up like a pro

ByChief September 17, 2026October 4, 2026

The Prince of Pickleball short is brief but complete: “Hold your ground when your opponent’s…

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