Tips for perfecting your cat and mouse pickleball game
As a majority of doubles pickleball is played at the non-volley zone, it’s important to hone your skills at the kitchen line. The skills required to be an effective kitchen player are many: You need to move well, be accurate at hitting balls off a bounce, and be comfortable hitting volleys. One of the best ways to sharpen your skills is by practicing your...
When to use the third shot drive in pickleball
Many new pickleball players, particularly those coming from tennis, like to hit the ball hard. Groundstrokes, passing shots, and third-shot drives, in particular, are used often. And while all these shots have merit, there is a certain time and situation in which to use them. Overuse or using them at the wrong time can lead to lost points and matches. In his latest high-level...
Where should I stand? Understanding basic pickleball court positioning
A common issue newer pickleball players have trouble with is where to stand on the court based on which shot you are receiving. And while it may seem like a small issue, proper court positioning can have a large impact on who wins points. This is especially true in doubles play, where you have not only yourself but also your partner to consider. In...
