What Changes When Playing Left-Handed Opponents at the Net?
A left-handed opponent can make a perfectly familiar kitchen rally suddenly feel strange. Balls you normally expect to go…
Pickleball Q&A
How Do I Beat Players Who Lob Every Single Point?
Some players lob because they see an opening. Others lob because they have decided that, no matter what happens,…
Why Do I Keep Getting Caught Moving When My Opponent Hits the Ball?
You know you’re supposed to move your feet in pickleball. The problem is that sometimes you’re moving them at exactly…
How Do I Keep My Third Shot Drive From Flying Long?
A third shot drive that keeps sailing past the baseline can make it feel like you’re simply hitting the ball…
How Do I Stop Giving My Opponents Easy Attack Balls During Dink Rallies?
One of the biggest turning points in pickleball is realizing that most speed-ups are earned, not forced. Your…
How Can I Get Better At Placing My Serve Instead Of Just Getting It In?
One of the most frustrating moments in pickleball is successfully getting your paddle on a hard drive only to watch…
How Do I Know When to Cover the Line and When to Cover the Middle?
One of the hardest parts of doubles is not hitting the ball. It is knowing which ball is yours.…
How Can I Recognize When My Opponent Is About to Lob?
Good lobs almost never come out of nowhere. They feel like surprises because most players are watching only the…
What’s the Best Way to Handle a Player Who Poaches Constantly?
If you play enough doubles, you’ll eventually run into the player who seems to go after every ball in…
4. What Should I Do When My Partner and I Both Go For The Middle Ball?
What should I do when my partner and I both go for the middle ball? If you’ve played doubles…