Pickleball Skills Archives - I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/tag/pickleball-skills/ Pickleball Equipment and Instructions Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:56:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://igpickleball.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/favicon-32x32-1.png Pickleball Skills Archives - I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/tag/pickleball-skills/ 32 32 218495286 Are You Becoming a Better Pickleball Player? Coach Igor Explains https://igpickleball.com/are-you-becoming-a-better-pickleball-player-coach-igor-explains/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:40 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=9674 One of the most common questions I hear from my students is simple: “How do I know I’m actually improving?” You may not always feel...

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]]> 9674 How Do You Beat Hard Hitters in Pickleball Without Hitting Harder? https://igpickleball.com/how-do-you-beat-hard-hitters-in-pickleball-without-hitting-harder/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:47:47 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=4286 As pickleball players develop, they will encounter many players that attempt to control every point of their game by hitting powerful drives down the lines....

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]]> 4286 Is Dinking the Most Important Shot in Pickleball? https://igpickleball.com/is-dinking-the-most-important-shot-in-pickleball/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:36:49 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=9175 Pickleball is athletic and strategic, making it attractive to players of all ages. Many beginners look to hit harder drives or finish points with overheads,...

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]]> 9175 Why Isn’t Buying a Cheap Paddle Worth It for Pickleball Beginners? https://igpickleball.com/why-isnt-buying-a-cheap-paddle-worth-it-for-pickleball-beginners/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:14:14 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=1782 Many new players think all paddles are the same, so they buy the cheapest they can find. At first, a cheap paddle may seem like...

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]]> 1782 How Important Is Weight Training for Pickleball Performance? https://igpickleball.com/how-important-is-weight-training-for-pickleball-performance/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:57:09 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=8481 Pickleball has evolved a lot over the last few years. What was once seen as mostly a recreational activity now attracts highly competitive athletes of...

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]]> 8481 How Can the Right 16mm Carbon Surface Pickleball Paddle Improve Your Game? https://igpickleball.com/how-can-the-right-16mm-carbon-surface-pickleball-paddle-improve-your-game/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:59:34 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=6332 Choosing the right paddle remains one of the most important equipment decisions a pickleball player can make. While skill development, footwork, and strategy all contribute...

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]]> 6332 How Do I Hit Harder in Pickleball Without Losing Control? https://igpickleball.com/how-do-i-hit-harder-in-pickleball-without-losing-control/ Tue, 05 May 2026 19:15:56 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11652 This is the question I hear more than any other from pickleball players across Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough, and Pinellas Counties. They swing harder, the ball...

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]]> 11652 What Makes Pickleball the Perfect Sport for Kids Ages 8–14? https://igpickleball.com/what-makes-pickleball-the-perfect-sport-for-kids-ages-8-14/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:51:38 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=11020 Physical and Mental Development  If you have not noticed, pickleball has pretty much taken over. What began as a backyard hobby is now one of...

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]]> 11020 Why Is Footwork More Important Than Power in Pickleball? https://igpickleball.com/why-is-footwork-more-important-than-power-in-pickleball/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:28:05 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10975 In today’s game, more coaches are emphasizing a simple but powerful principle: better footwork beats a stronger shot. While power can win quick points, balance,...

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]]> 10975 Third Shot Drive: What Is It, Why Use It, and What Comes Next? https://igpickleball.com/third-shot-drive-what-is-it-why-use-it-and-what-comes-next/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:14:01 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10953 Pickleball strategy has evolved quickly over the last few years. The classic advice for the serving team has long been simple: serve, defend the return,...

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]]> 10953 Why the Ready Position Is Essential for Pickleball Beginners https://igpickleball.com/why-the-ready-position-is-essential-for-pickleball-beginners/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:28 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10644 In nearly every sport that involves reacting to an opponent, the ready position is one of the first fundamentals taught. Tennis players use a split...

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]]> 10644 The Most Common Errors Intermediate Pickleball Players Make https://igpickleball.com/the-most-common-errors-intermediate-pickleball-players-make/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:59:03 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=10589 If you are an intermediate pickleball player, you are doing a lot of things right. You can rally. You understand scoring. You move better on...

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