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Non-Dominant Hand: Coil and Spacing for Power

ByChief October 15, 2026

Universal Rackets says power leaks when the dominant hand alone takes the paddle back while the non-dominant arm hangs useless.

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Two-Handed Back Drop: Fix Arm Control, Plateau, and Hand Dominance

ByChief October 15, 2026

The Prince of Pickleball flags three common two-handed back-drop mistakes. First, players overuse the arm to steer the ball — shift body weight instead so pace and direction come from the load, not a wristy steer.

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Drills to Improve Your Forehand Drive

ByChief October 9, 2026

Ed Ju shares three drills that clean up the forehand drive. First, a partner drops two balls: catch the first with your non-dominant hand, then drive the second — that trains the non-dominant arm as a measuring stick for spacing and timing.

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Touch Your Non-Dominant Hand After Every Dink

ByChief October 9, 2026

Universal Rackets ties ready position and follow-through together with one cue: your non-dominant hand should touch the paddle after every dink.

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