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5 Pickleball Concepts That Give You the Biggest Bang for Your Buck

ByChief October 11, 2026

Coach Jess of Athena Pickleball boils improvement down to five concepts that pay off at every level.

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Why Paddle Position is EVERYTHING! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Universal Rackets explains why paddle position changes depending on where you stand. Near the kitchen you hold the paddle up, but the further back you go, the lower your ready position should be, because that’s where the balls will arrive.

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