Pickleball star Ben Johns explains how using different types of serves, including drive, lob, slice and topspin, can help players disrupt opponents and gain an early advantage in rallies.
I teach the lob serve consistently in my classes, but very few of my students have embraced it. Here are a few reasons why it is a great addition to your toolbox. · With topspin, the lob serve is slow ...
Jack Sock offered a clear lesson in handling one of pickleball’s most eye-catching shots during a recent mixed doubles match against Anna Leigh Waters. The former tennis professional demonstrated how ...
This week, we are circling back to serves. I had a student come up to me to say that she just heard from someone on the court that now you can contact the serve above your waist . . . Wrong! Only on ...
Michael Loyd emphasises that while power isn't necessary, reliability is crucial. He recommends focusing on a legal serve, starting with a proper stance and body weight transfer. A loose continental ...
Expanding your game is never a bad thing, and that's why Coach Mary's pickleball Tip of the Week is about taking a look at two cool new serves. (You're going to want to see the videos that accompany ...