Top 3 Bad Habits to Fix at Every Pickleball Level
Learn the top bad habits to fix at 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 pickleball levels to improve strategy, positioning, and decision-making.
Game Analysis
Mixed Doubles Pickleball Strategy: Court Positioning, Stacking & Partner Play
Main Points Summary This video breaks down several important mixed doubles pickleball strategy concepts using live rally examples. One of the biggest themes is the importance of clearly defined partner roles. In mixed doubles, one player can act as the setup player while the other becomes the attacking “hammer.” When both players understand their responsibilities, […]
Why Bad Shot Selection Is Costing You Pickleball Matches
Learn how smarter shot selection can help you win more pickleball points, avoid low-percentage attacks, and play disciplined, winning strategy.
Pickleball Match Analysis: 15 Winning Strategies from a 4.5+ Men’s Doubles Breakdown
Learn the winning pickleball strategies used by 4.5+ men’s doubles players. Discover better transition play, dinking patterns, net pressure, shot selection, footwork, and defensive techniques to improve your game.
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 Decide Whether to Drive or Drop Your Third Shot in Pickleball
Learn when to drive or drop your third shot in pickleball based on return depth, height, spin, and opponent positioning.
3 Pickleball Patterns That Will Transform Your Game Into Chess
Discover three powerful pickleball patterns—the Triangle Effect, the Pressure Pattern, and the Short and Out Pattern. Learn how to recognize these sequences and use them to control points, play smarter, and level up your strategy.
How Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio Came Back to Defeat Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin
This video breaks down the pivotal moments in Game 5 of the PPA San Clemente Orange County Cup final where Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin lost their lead and ultimately the match to Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio.
3.5 Mixed Doubles Pickleball Gold Medal Match Analysis
This video provides a comprehensive analysis of a 3.5 mixed doubles gold medal pickleball match, highlighting the advanced strategies and techniques used by the players. The match showcases skill levels that arguably exceed the 3.5 rating, with players demonstrating excellent shot placement, strategic movement towards the non-volley zone, and effective point construction. Throughout the match, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Analysis: How the Kawamotos Almost Bested Waters/Parenteau
Dive into the thrilling matchup between Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau versus the formidable Jackie and Jade Kawamoto in this captivating pickleball showdown. Witness the game’s momentum swings, strategic court positioning, and relentless aggression as both teams vie for dominance on the court. From clever lob strategies to scrappy defense, this analysis dissects every […]
Pickleball Womens Double Tournament Analysis
Rory from Pickleball Pick-Apart takes viewers on an insightful womens double tournament in Oshawa,Canada, where one team secures the gold medal. Highlighting an extraordinary display of skill by a player on the winning team, Rory emphasizes the uniqueness and sheer brilliance of the feat.
Analysis of how top-seeded Ben Johns lost to Quang Duong
In the Hyundai Masters, #17 ranked Quang Duong defeated #1 ranked Ben Johns in 3 sets. What’s even more impressive is that Duong is only 17 years old. How did Duong pull off a victory against what many consider the GOAT of pickleball? Jonny Pickleball from PPA Tour’s Inside the Lines, breaks down what happened. […]