How to Keep Your Kitchen Advantage as the Returning Team in Pickleball
Learn how to keep pressure on your opponents as the returning team with better split steps, fourth-shot footwork, and partner positioning.
Doubles
How to Win Firefights as the Off-Ball Player in Pickleball
Learn how to position your paddle and body as the off-ball player to win more pickleball firefights and support your partner.
5 Pickleball IQ Moves to Win More League and Tournament Matches
Learn 5 smart pickleball IQ moves to win more league and tournament matches with better returns, dinks, third shots, pressure, and speed-ups.
How to Poach in Pickleball and Win More Points at the Net
Learn how to poach in pickleball with better timing, footwork, and court positioning to win more points at the net.
How to Win More 4th Shot Points in Pickleball With Better Counterattacks
Learn how to stop losing points on your 4th shot with smarter counters, top spin, and pressure plays that keep opponents back.
How to Reset Hard Pickleball Shots at Your Body: Step-by-Step Blocking Tips
Learn how to reset hard pickleball shots at your body with better paddle position, shorter backswing, and a low block that keeps pressure on your opponents.
Stop Slicing Every Dink: Use the Bump to Create More Pressure and Win More Points
Learn how the pickleball bump can replace the slice on dinks, add pace, take away time, and create more pressure at the kitchen line.
How to Raise Your Pickleball Floor and Stop Playing Inconsistently
Learn how to raise your pickleball floor with simpler transition shots, smarter kitchen play, and fewer errors in pressure moments.
The Perfect 60-Minute Pickleball Practice Plan for Real Improvement
Learn a structured 60-minute pickleball practice plan built around intention, dinks, volleys, transition drills, and point play to improve faster.
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Anna Bright/Rachel Rohrabacher – Veolia Desert Ridge Open
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #3 ranked Anna Bright & Rachel Rohrabacher
Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns vs Vivienne David/Thomas Wilson – Cincinnati Open
#1 ranked mixed double Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns against #6 ranked Vivienne David and Thomas Wilson championship match.
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Meghan Dizon/Jorja Johnson – CIBC PPA Tour
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #6 ranked Meghan Dizon and Jorja Johnson
Pickleball 3.0 Men’s Doubles Game – Match, Skill, and Strategy Analysis
Rory hosts the YouTube channel “Pickleball Pick Apart,” where he critiques pickleball games to help viewers improve their skills. In this episode, Rory analyzes a men’s doubles game at the 3.0 level from a tournament in Reno, Nevada. The game features two teams: one in the near court (players in a do-rag and a blue […]
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Paula Avellan Rizzo/Layne Sleeth – North Carolina Cup
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #27 ranked Paula Avellan Rizzo and Layne Sleeth round 32.
Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns vs Jessie Irvine/Christian Alshon – Austin Open
#1 ranked mixed double Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns against #5 ranked Jessie Irvine and Christian Alshon semi finals match.
How To Be A Great Pickleball Partner: Strategic Movement and Court Balancing Techniques
Main Points Summary This video outlines critical strategies for becoming a reliable and sought-after partner in pickleball. The focus is on the concept of “moving without the ball” or “balancing the court,” which involves optimizing your position when you are not actively hitting the shot. This approach helps ensure that you and your partner are […]
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Allyce Jones/Lauren Stratman – North Carolina Cup
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #7 ranked Allyce Jones and Lauren Stratman quarter finals match.
Analyzing 3.0 Pickleball Players and How They Can Improve
Main Points Summary This video provides an insightful analysis of a pickleball match at the 3.0 level, identifying critical mistakes that hinder players from advancing to higher skill levels. A prevalent issue among 3.0 players is the lack of mental focus right from the beginning of the game. The analysis emphasizes that being mentally prepared […]
Top Mistakes 2.5 Level Pickleball Players Make: Analysis and Tips for Improvement
Main Points Summary This video provides an insightful analysis of a pickleball match featuring players at the 2.5 level, highlighting key areas for improvement. It showcases common mistakes such as failing to advance to the non-volley zone after a deep return. This fundamental error is repeatedly demonstrated by players who, despite having ample time, choose […]
Etta Wright/Ben Johns vs Anna Bright/James Ignatowich – Red Rock Open
#1 ranked mixed double Etta Wright and Ben Johns against #2 ranked Anna Bright and James Ignatowich championship match.
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Andrei Deascu/Gabriel Tardio – Red Rock Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against #9 ranked Andrei Deascu and Gabriel Tardio semi finals match.
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs. Tyson McGuffin/Jaume Martinez Vich – Veolia Open
#1 ranked doubles Johns/Johns against #9 ranked McGuffin/Martinez Vich
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Thomas Wilson/ Vivienne David – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed doubles Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #2 ranked Thomas Wilson and Vivienne David championship match
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Craig Johnson/Pesa Teoni – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against #14 ranked Craig Johnson and Pesa Teoni round 16 match.
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Conner Garnett/Augustus Ge – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against #7 ranked Conner Garnett and Augustus Ge
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Jay Devilliers/Patrick Smith – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against #5 ranked Jay Devilliers and Patrick Smith quarter finals match.
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Gregory Dow/Casey Diamond – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against Gregory Dow and Casey Diamond round of 32 match.
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Lina Padegimaite/Rafa Hewett – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed doubles Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #16 ranked Lina Padegimaite and Rafa Hewett round 16 match.
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Dominique Schaefer/Todd Fought – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed double Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #26 ranked Dominique Schaefer and Todd Fought round of 32 match.
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Tina Pisnik/Collin Johns – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed doubles Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #8 ranked Tina Pisnik and Collin Johns semi finals match.