Advanced Pickleball Drills to Improve Patience, Resets, and Net Control
Learn advanced pickleball drills that build patience, compact mechanics, blocking skills, and smart net decision-making to elevate your overall game.
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How to Choose the Right Third Shot in Pickleball: Drive vs Drop vs Drip
Learn how to decide between a third shot drive, drop, or drip in pickleball. Clear guidelines to improve decision-making, consistency, and point control.
12 Pickleball Drills to Improve Every Part of Your Game | Dinking, Transition, Defense & More
Learn 12 essential pickleball drills you can take straight to the court. Improve dinks, volleys, transitions, defense, serves, and overall consistency with these proven practice games.
Why You Miss More Shots Against Better Pickleball Players (And How to Fix It)
Struggling against stronger pickleball players? Learn why higher quality shots make you feel rushed and discover three proven adjustments to stay balanced, calm, and consistent at the kitchen.
10 Simple Pickleball Rules to Instantly Improve Your Game and Win More Matches
Struggling to level up in pickleball? Learn 10 simple rules that help you stop over-attacking, get to the net consistently, and apply smart pressure to win more points against better opponents.
Why You Keep Missing Easy Pickleball Shots (And the Real Fix Isn’t Your Paddle)
Struggling with missed shots in pickleball? This video explains why footwork, positioning, and visual focus matter more than stroke mechanics—and how to fix them.
Master the Two-Handed Backhand Dink: How to Add Power, Spin, and Precision to Your Pickleball Game
Learn how to develop a two-handed backhand dink that adds spin, control, and disguise to your pickleball game. This step-by-step guide breaks down key grip, swing, and footwork techniques from top-level training sessions.
7 Pro Pickleball Footwork Secrets to Move Smarter, Hit Better, and Win More Matches
Learn the 7-step footwork blueprint pros use to move efficiently, conserve energy, and improve shot accuracy in pickleball. Perfect your balance, split step timing, recovery, and more with this step-by-step guide.
How to Hit Aggressive Dinks in Pickleball Like a Pro
Learn how to dink aggressively in pickleball with tips from a top pro. Discover when to aim deep, when to go shallow, how to use topspin, and how to master the two-handed backhand dink for more control and deception.
Master the Midcourt Madness Drill to Improve Your Pickleball Volley Resets
Learn the Midcourt Madness drill to sharpen your pickleball volley resets. Discover paddle angles, grip pressure, and target drills to defend fast attacks and float the ball into the kitchen.
How to Improve Hand Battles in Pickleball: 9 Proven Steps to Win Fast Exchanges
Learn how to dominate pickleball hand battles with these 9 pro-level skills and drills. Improve reaction time, placement, resets, and anticipation to control every firefight at the kitchen line.
How to Hit Topspin Dinks in Pickleball: Forehand Technique and Strategy
Learn how to master the topspin dink in pickleball. This guide explains when to use it, proper forehand mechanics, paddle preparation, and why topspin dinks are essential in today’s modern game.
How to Get Fast Hands in Pickleball: Pro Tips for Kitchen Line Reflexes
Learn how to develop lightning-fast hands at the pickleball kitchen line. Discover paddle positioning, anticipation strategies, the triangle method, and two proven drills to sharpen reflexes and dominate volleys.
How to Dink Like a Pro: Control, Spin, and Precision
Learn how to perfect your dinks with the Dink and Drop Pro Ernie pickleball machine. Discover short-hop, out-of-the-air, and spin variations to improve your control, consistency, and strategy at the kitchen line.
5 Pickleball Drills to Reach a 5.0 Rating Faster
Discover five game-changing pickleball drills designed to sharpen your dink control, speed up your hands, improve midcourt attacks, defend lobs, and handle drives like a pro. Perfect for players chasing a 5.0 rating.
How to Do the Backhand Roll in Pickleball: Pro Tips to Improve Your Shot and Anticipation
This video offers an in-depth look at how to develop a powerful and consistent backhand roll in pickleball, a shot that can be a real asset when executed correctly.
How to Improve Your Pickleball Footwork
This video offers a comprehensive guide to improving your pickleball footwork—a foundational skill that separates recreational players from advanced competitors.
Two-Handed Backhand Dink in Pickleball: Key Techniques for Control and Spin
This video breaks down the mechanics behind an effective two-handed backhand dink—a shot that’s especially powerful when executed crosscourt.
Master Fast Hands in Pickleball: 4 Pillars to Win More Hands Battles at the Kitchen Line
Main Points: Summary: This video challenges the common belief that fast hands in pickleball are purely about reaction time. In reality, quick reflexes only make up about 20% of what it takes to dominate at the kitchen line. To consistently win hands battles and gain the upper hand in fast-paced exchanges, players must master four […]
How Anna Leigh Waters Masters Attacking and Countering in Pickleball: Pro Tactics for Reading, Reacting, and Winning
Main Points: Summary: This video provides an in-depth exploration of how top-level pickleball players approach shot selection, attack timing, and mental focus during competitive play. A key theme is the need to be mentally engaged in every point—not just during your shot, but while your partner or opponent is playing too. The speakers emphasize that […]
Offensive Dinking Patterns to Control the Kitchen
Main Points Summary This video explores advanced pickleball patterns that high-level players use to consistently generate offense and stay in control of the rally. Unlike lower levels of play where errors may hand you points, competitive matches demand that you manufacture your own opportunities. That starts with smart dinking patterns that manipulate your opponent’s position […]
4th Shot: Unlock Ben Johns’ Pickleball Strategy
Main Points SummaryThis video dives deep into the art of the 4th shot—a pivotal moment in any pickleball rally. It showcases how elite player Ben Johns executes this shot with precision, leveraging superior positioning, split-step footwork, and an aggressive but controlled paddle approach. Viewers learn how a well-planned 4th shot can transition defense into offense […]
7 Common Mistakes Causing Pop-Up Dinks in Pickleball
The seven main reasons why your dinks might be popping up during a pickleball game, and how to avoid them.
How to Scare Your Pickleball Opponents
Main Points Summary In this video, you will learn how to apply effective pressure on your opponents using the tip-down forehand roll dink in pickleball. By mastering this shot, you can keep your opponents guessing and maintain control over the game. The video emphasizes that good pickleball is played through applying pressure, making your opponents […]
How to Play Pickleball Defense: Key Paddle Positioning Strategies
Main Points Summary In this video, the focus is on a key defensive principle in pickleball: the “seesaw effect” of paddle positioning. The host explains that when an opponent’s paddle is held high, players should instinctively position their paddles low in anticipation of the incoming shot. This defensive posture is crucial when facing high balls […]
How to Anticipate and Read Opponents’ Shots in Pickleball
Main Points Summary In this video, Tyler Ling, a professional pickleball player, teams up with his partner Gardner, a local 4.5 player on the verge of reaching the 5.0 level. They delve into the essential skill of reading opponents’ shots in pickleball, a crucial ability for improving reaction times and making strategic plays. Tyler emphasizes […]
How To Hit The Fourth Shot: Drills for Dominating the No-Volley Zone
Main Points Summary In this instructional video, Vicky introduces a series of drills focused on mastering the fourth shot in pickleball. The fourth shot, pivotal in maintaining the advantage during play, can vary widely and includes responses to third shot drops, drives, and other scenarios. This training aims to equip players with the skills needed […]
Effective Volley Techniques: Essential Tips for Improved Paddle Control and Positioning in Pickleball
Main Points Summary This video provides essential guidance on refining your volley techniques in pickleball, focusing on optimal paddle positioning and control. A key takeaway is the importance of maintaining your paddle at the 11 o’clock position. This stance allows players to defend effectively, especially when the ball comes towards the body or face. By […]
Mastering Consistent Contact in Pickleball: Essential Techniques to Improve Your Game
Main Points Summary In pickleball, the most common mistake among amateur players is missing the center of the paddle. This video highlights the crucial skill of watching the ball correctly to enhance consistency and overall performance. Rather than merely watching the ball, players should focus on tracking its trajectory and maintaining visual contact through the […]
Pickleball Patterns and Shots: Advanced Drill Session
In this video, we dive into an advanced drill session focusing on specific patterns and shots to elevate your pickleball game. Unlike general warm-ups, this session hones in on targeted techniques essential for competitive play. The drill begins with dinking and attacking to get the body moving and warmed up. This not only helps players […]