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Best drills to improve your Pickleball skills (VIDEO)
We've tried every pickleball drill out there so that you don’t have to. Here are the five drills you need to do to to add to your arsenal!
Pickleball Playmakers
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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The Overhead Smash (VIDEO)
The overhead smash in pickleball is a powerful and aggressive shot that players use to finish a point decisively. Learn more here.
Pickleball Playmakers
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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The Best Pickleball Serve (VIDEO)
Here’s why Tyson McGuffin can’t stop hitting absolute bomb serves. Tyson has one of the best serves in Pickleball so let’s dissect it...
Pickleball Playmakers
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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The Lob
In pickleball, a lob is a shot where the ball is hit high + deep into the opponent's court, with the intention of forcing them to move back
Dan Friedman
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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The Poach
In pickleball, the term "poach" is commonly used to describe a specific strategy in doubles play involving intercepting the ball mid-court.
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20232 min read
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The Reset
The reset shot in pickleball is a strategic and controlled shot that players use to regain control of the rally or change the dynamics.
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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Third Shot Drive
The third shot drive in pickleball is an alternative to the traditional third shot drop. Learn to master this shot to win quick points!
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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Third Shot Drop
The third shot drop is perhaps the hardest shot in pickleball to master but is a crucial technique in pickleball. Learn more here!
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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The Volley
The volley is a fundamental and important shot in pickleball, particularly at the net. A volley is when a player hits the ball in the air.
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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The Dink
The dink is a fundamental, strategic shot in pickleball, played near the net. Learn about best dinking practices with Pickleball Playmakers!
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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The Tweener
The "tweener" shot is a flashy and entertaining maneuver in pickleball. The term "tweener" is short for the "between the legs" shot
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20232 min read
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Around-the-Post
The "Around-the-Post" (ATP) shot in pickleball is a spectacular and skillful maneuver. Click to learn more about the ATP!
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20232 min read
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The Erne in Pickleball!
The "Erne" in pickleball is a unique and daring shot that involves a player jumping over part of the court and making contact with the ball
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20232 min read
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Pickleball Shot Definitions
Here are some common pickleball shot definitions you should know. Pickleball Playmakers will help you master them all!
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20232 min read
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The Basic Rules Of Pickleball
The basic rules of pickleball and more. Read to join the sport everyone is playing!
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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How Traditional Pickleball Scoring Works
This is how traditional pickleball scoring works. If you are just learning for the first time or want to double check, click here to learn!
Dan Friedman
Nov 26, 20232 min read
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