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The Fifth Shot Funnel: The Most Overlooked Shot in Pickleball

Ask most players what shot they practice, and you'll hear the same answers.

The Counterpunch Game: How to Turn Defense Into Offense in Three Shots

Most players treat defense as a temporary problem. The ball gets sped up. They're stretched wide. Their opponents have the kitchen and momentum. The only goal is to survive long enough to get back into the point.

What Happens When You Replace Protein Powder With a $2 Grocery Snack

Most players who've heard the "eat protein after exercise" advice nod along and then don't do much about it. Protein shakes feel like a gym thing — not a recreational pickleball thing. 
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The Fifth Shot Funnel: The Most Overlooked Shot in Pickleball

Ask most players what shot they practice, and you'll hear the same answers.

The Fifth Shot Funnel: The Most Overlooked Shot in Pickleball

Ask most players what shot they practice, and you'll hear the same answers.

The Counterpunch Game: How to Turn Defense Into Offense in Three Shots

Most players treat defense as a temporary problem. The ball gets sped up. They're stretched wide. Their opponents have the kitchen and momentum. The only goal is to survive long enough to get back into the point.

What Happens When You Replace Protein Powder With a $2 Grocery Snack

Most players who've heard the "eat protein after exercise" advice nod along and then don't do much about it. Protein shakes feel like a gym thing — not a recreational pickleball thing. 

The Three-Lane Return Drill: Stop Hitting the Same Return Every Time

Most players spend a lot of time working on return depth. That's important, but depth is only half the equation.

How to Make Opponents Rush During Dink Battles

Everyone has played against this person. They aren’t speeding every ball up. They aren’t blasting winners. They aren’t doing anything that looks particularly aggressive.

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You probably clocked 7 or 8 hours last night. Maybe more. So why did the first game of open play this morning feel like someone else was moving your feet? 

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The Fifth Shot Funnel: The Most Overlooked Shot in Pickleball

Ask most players what shot they practice, and you'll hear the same answers.

The Counterpunch Game: How to Turn Defense Into Offense in Three Shots

Most players treat defense as a temporary problem. The ball gets sped up. They're stretched wide. Their opponents have the kitchen and momentum. The only goal is to survive long enough to get back into the point.

What Happens When You Replace Protein Powder With a $2 Grocery Snack

Most players who've heard the "eat protein after exercise" advice nod along and then don't do much about it. Protein shakes feel like a gym thing — not a recreational pickleball thing. 

The Three-Lane Return Drill: Stop Hitting the Same Return Every Time

Most players spend a lot of time working on return depth. That's important, but depth is only half the equation.

How to Make Opponents Rush During Dink Battles

Everyone has played against this person. They aren’t speeding every ball up. They aren’t blasting winners. They aren’t doing anything that looks particularly aggressive.