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Five Progressive Drop Drills for Tournament Consistency

ByChief October 17, 2026

Austin Hardy (Pickleball Playbook) says drops fail under tournament pressure because players don’t train them with enough reps.

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9 Effortless Tactics To Have Faster Hands

ByChief October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Coach Austin Hardy shares nine tactics for faster hands at the kitchen line, from choking up and a backhand-favoring ready position to mini split steps and knowing when to swing or reset.

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Why 90% of Pickleballers Can’t Hit Their Serve Fast

ByChief September 28, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Coach Austin Hardy (Pickleball Playbook) gives a three-principle system for faster serves with less…

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Wrong grip = your serve will never be consistent

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Pickleball Playbook short: wrong grip wrecks serve consistency. Even good mechanics fail if the…

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If You Struggle With Dinking, Just Do This Before Every Shot

ByChief September 14, 2026October 5, 2026

Coach Austin Hardy’s one technique for most dinks: one continuous load-and-push as the ball arrives…

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