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Overhead Defense: Read Body Position, Shade the Likely Angle

ByChief October 19, 2026

Ben Johns (Pickleball 360) frames overhead defense as anticipation, not pure reaction.

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Kitchen Footwork: Shift Weight Before You Take Extra Steps

ByChief October 14, 2026

Collin Johns (via Pickleball 360) reframes kitchen footwork as efficiency, not more steps. Plant outside the NVZ and arrive balanced early so you steal time from the opponent — a full step often costs more time than a simple weight shift.

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How Ben Johns Beats Lob-Heavy Opponents

ByChief October 12, 2026

Pickleball 360 has Ben Johns address the lobber who floats everything from anywhere.

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Shifting at the Kitchen in Pickleball with Collin Johns

ByChief October 7, 2026

Collin Johns explains something unique to pickleball: at the kitchen line, less movement can be more effective.

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How to Defend Overheads in Pickleball with Ben Johns

ByChief October 5, 2026

Pickleball 360 features Ben Johns on defending overheads from the baseline.

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Try This Drill to Improve Your Footwork with Collin Johns

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball 360 with Collin Johns: effective footwork isn’t just getting to the ball —…

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Don’t Make This Common Error When on Offense in Pickleball with Ben Johns

ByChief September 24, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball 360 with Ben Johns: a ball that works against a balanced opponent can…

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How to Hit a Half-Volley in Pickleball with Collin Johns

ByChief September 18, 2026October 4, 2026

Collin Johns (via Pickleball 360) breaks down the half-volley: paddle already down, wide base, catch…

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Take Advantage of Your Opponents’ in Transition Like This in Pickleball

ByChief September 16, 2026October 5, 2026

Ben Johns (via Pickleball 360) explains how to adjust when opponents rush through the transition…

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