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How to Pressure Better Players by Reaching In at the Kitchen

ByChief October 13, 2026

Marshall Brown of Selkirk TV flips the usual underdog habit of backing off the kitchen against stronger teams. Stepping back makes their aggressive dinks easier and leaves bounce balls that keep you stuck in a soft game they will win.

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Take Time Away: Pressure Opponents by Taking Balls Out of the Air

ByChief October 11, 2026

Tanner says time is the currency of pickleball: take as much of it from your opponents as you can. Do that by stepping in and taking balls out of the air, which gets you an easier, higher next shot.

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How Pros Win a Dink Battle in 3 Steps

ByChief September 16, 2026October 4, 2026

John Cincola breaks down the pro “half-volley hunt”: read when the opponent cannot speed up,…

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Drop and Crash: Why a Good Drop Is Only Half the Job

ByChief September 10, 2026October 5, 2026

Landing a drop in the kitchen is the setup, not the finish. Jack’s point: once…

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