The Ultimate Guide to Rules, Scoring, & Strategy

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If you’re brand new to pickleball or getting ready to step on the court for your first game, you’re in the perfect place.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and for good re...

How High Level Pickleball Players Attack with Timing and Intention

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I have coached many players who rely on pace and power to win points. Sometimes it works, especially against opponents who feel rushed or uncomfortable. But I have also seen this exact a...

How Top 5.0 Pickleball Players Win Points Before They Swing

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I have coached players who had every technical shot in their arsenal. They could dink consistently, drive with power, and drop effectively from the baseline. On paper, they had everything they ...

You Do Not Need a Fancy Paddle to Create Crazy Spin in Pickleball with Just Twelve Focused Minutes

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One of the most common things I hear from pickleball players at every level is that they want more spin. They want that heavy topspin drive that dips fast ...

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Let me start with this: most players think they’re attacking but in reality, they’re just hitting hard.

There's a big difference.

If you want to attack like a 5.0, you need more than just power. You need timing, placement, and the right setup. In this...

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When people ask, “Why is Ben Johns so dominant?” the easy answer is talent or athleticism.

But let’s get real... plenty of players have talent. What separates Ben is his mastery of three core shots that every high level right handed player on the left ...

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Warning: this might be a (slightly) biased take…

But I’ll say it anyway:
The JOOLA Pro IV is the best paddle on the market right now.

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that I was a Selkirk-sponsored player for over three years.

During that time, I ...

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What Is The Right Pickleball Grip?
Let’s dive into a game changing setup that most players overlook, the paddle grip. You might be one of the 95 percent doing it incorrectly, and it’s quietly sabotaging your touch, control, and accuracy.

Why Grip Matter...

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Let me walk you through a game changing session that teaches how to counterattack like a 5.0 player, not just survive speedups but turn them around as point winners.

1. Mindset and Readiness

At the kitchen line, focus isn’t optional, it’s essential. M...

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People often assume that the right side player is just there to keep the ball in play. Reset when needed. Stay consistent. Set up the left side attacker. And while there is some truth to that, I want to challenge that idea. Because players like Anna Le...

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There’s something happening in pickleball right now that I can’t help but notice, and it’s starting right at the kitchen line.

For years, the one-handed backhand dink was the gold standard. It’s the shot most players learned, and for a long time it...

Hey there, it’s your coach, Jordan Briones.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching players at all different levels. From absolute beginners to advanced 5.0+ and even pro players. And one thing I’ve noticed is that what separates the top players isn’t always what they do. It’s often wh...