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Ready Position: Low Athletic Base, Paddle Under the Nose

ByChief October 17, 2026

Aylex on ready position: feet shoulder-width, soft knees, butt out, chest up, paddle away from the chest and under the nose. Standing straight or tucking the paddle in kills your first step.

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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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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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Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

Three Mistakes That Keep You Stuck at 4.0

ByChief October 8, 2026

Tanner lists three mistakes that keep players stuck at the 4.0 level. First, driving two balls in a row: if you drive the first one, drop the next one.

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Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

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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How to stay ready to counter attack 👀 Grab your Adidas pickleball gear and save with code

ByChief October 3, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary John Cincola short on staying ready to counter-attack. The key is being set before…

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Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

Your STANCE is the reason that you will make shots! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 3, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets ties consistent shot-making to your base. Get into your legs with a…

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Player in sunglasses moving into a ready position with his paddle held in front

Your stance is key! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief October 3, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets on stance. The key is your stance: with a super-narrow stance you’re…

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Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

Never Stop Your Paddle Movement! #pickleball #pickleballtips

ByChief September 28, 2026October 4, 2026

Summary Universal Rackets’ cue is to keep accelerating through the shot and commit. The moment…

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Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

Your ready position should never be the same 🏓Follow for more pickleball tips! #franklinpickleball

ByChief September 25, 2026October 5, 2026

Summary The Pickleball Clinic short: ready position should never be one static pose. Adjust paddle…

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