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The Weak Return: How Rec Players Lose the First Advantage in Pickleball and How to Fix It

The Weak Return: How Rec Players Lose the First Advantage in Pickleball and How to Fix It

Chris Beaumont

In pickleball, the return of serve should grant the receiving team a critical advantage—early access to the net. But many recreational players give up this edge with weak returns that...

The Weak Return: How Rec Players Lose the First Advantage in Pickleball and How to Fix It

Chris Beaumont

In pickleball, the return of serve should grant the receiving team a critical advantage—early access to the net. But many recreational players give up this edge with weak returns that...

Why 3.5+ Pickleball Players Struggle Without the Split Step and How to Fix It

Why 3.5+ Pickleball Players Struggle Without the Split Step and How to Fix It

Chris Beaumont

Even solid 3.5-level pickleball players often move late, reach awkwardly, or freeze mid-rally—usually because they’re missing one key habit: the split step. This small but powerful movement, timed just as...

Why 3.5+ Pickleball Players Struggle Without the Split Step and How to Fix It

Chris Beaumont

Even solid 3.5-level pickleball players often move late, reach awkwardly, or freeze mid-rally—usually because they’re missing one key habit: the split step. This small but powerful movement, timed just as...

The Baiter in Pickleball: How Smart Players Set Traps And How to Beat Them

The Baiter in Pickleball: How Smart Players Set Traps And How to Beat Them

Chris Beaumont

In pickleball, some players don’t just react—they bait. Known as “baiters,” these savvy opponents create false openings, luring you into low-percentage shots they’re ready to punish. They seem passive, but...

The Baiter in Pickleball: How Smart Players Set Traps And How to Beat Them

Chris Beaumont

In pickleball, some players don’t just react—they bait. Known as “baiters,” these savvy opponents create false openings, luring you into low-percentage shots they’re ready to punish. They seem passive, but...

Why Pickleball Rallies End After 3 Shots and How to Fix It

Why Pickleball Rallies End After 3 Shots and How to Fix It

Chris Beaumont

Many pickleball rallies end after just three shots—serve, return, and third—leaving little room for real strategy or growth. This article breaks down the hidden reasons behind short rallies: rushed third...

Why Pickleball Rallies End After 3 Shots and How to Fix It

Chris Beaumont

Many pickleball rallies end after just three shots—serve, return, and third—leaving little room for real strategy or growth. This article breaks down the hidden reasons behind short rallies: rushed third...

Master the Return-Pause-Pressure Sequence to Win More Pickleball Points

Master the Return-Pause-Pressure Sequence to Win More Pickleball Points

Chris Beaumont

Most pickleball players rush the net after returning serve—but that sprint often backfires. Without pausing to read the third shot, you risk arriving off-balance or reacting blindly. This article introduces...

Master the Return-Pause-Pressure Sequence to Win More Pickleball Points

Chris Beaumont

Most pickleball players rush the net after returning serve—but that sprint often backfires. Without pausing to read the third shot, you risk arriving off-balance or reacting blindly. This article introduces...

Why You Get Worse Before You Get Better at Pickleball

Why You Get Worse Before You Get Better at Pickleball

Chris Beaumont

Feeling like your pickleball game is slipping just as you’re trying to improve? You’re not alone. Many players experience a frustrating slump when adopting new techniques—but it’s actually a sign...

Why You Get Worse Before You Get Better at Pickleball

Chris Beaumont

Feeling like your pickleball game is slipping just as you’re trying to improve? You’re not alone. Many players experience a frustrating slump when adopting new techniques—but it’s actually a sign...