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Offensive Lobbing in Pickleball: When to Use It (and When Not To)
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 10/28/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 10/28/25

Offensive Lobbing in Pickleball: When to Use It (and When Not To)

The offensive lob in pickleball isn’t just a desperate shot—it’s a planned, strategic play that can flip a rally in your favor. Used during dink battles or against predictable movement, it forces opponents off balance and opens the court for a winning shot. But timing is everything: executed wrong, it turns into a free overhead.

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Under Fire: How Women Can Dominate the Defensive Role in Mixed Doubles
Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 10/23/25 Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 10/23/25

Under Fire: How Women Can Dominate the Defensive Role in Mixed Doubles

In mixed doubles, women are often targeted with drives, dinks, and pressure. But instead of seeing it as a disadvantage, you can use it to your advantage. From resets and positioning to communication and counterattacks, here’s how to stay composed, turn defense into offense, and own the court under fire.

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Why Women Should Prioritize Depth Over Speed In Serving
Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 10/16/25 Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 10/16/25

Why Women Should Prioritize Depth Over Speed In Serving

Power isn’t everything. A deep, accurate serve can control the rally from the first hit—keeping opponents back, breaking their rhythm, and setting you up to win more points.

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Pickleball Kitchen Control: How to Win at the NVZ
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 10/14/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 10/14/25

Pickleball Kitchen Control: How to Win at the NVZ

Master the pickleball kitchen with smart footwork, disciplined paddle positioning, and strategic dinking. Learn how control—not power—wins points at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ).

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Smart Drills for Women Learning to Stack in Doubles
Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 10/9/25 Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 10/9/25

Smart Drills for Women Learning to Stack in Doubles

Learn smart stacking strategies for women’s doubles pickleball with simple drills to improve positioning, teamwork, and court confidence.

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Defending Against Power Players at the Kitchen Line
Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 10/2/25 Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 10/2/25

Defending Against Power Players at the Kitchen Line

Facing power players at the pickleball kitchen line can feel overwhelming—but speed isn’t unbeatable. With the right anticipation, paddle positioning, soft hands, and resets, you can turn their pace into your advantage and flip the rally in your favor.

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Indoor vs. Outdoor Pickleball: How to Instantly Adjust Your Game to the Constantly Changing Elements
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 9/29/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 9/29/25

Indoor vs. Outdoor Pickleball: How to Instantly Adjust Your Game to the Constantly Changing Elements

Indoor and outdoor pickleball aren’t the same game. From faster balls and wind to echoey gyms and slick floors, knowing how to adjust instantly can make all the difference. Champions adapt—here’s how.

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How to Mix Up Your Serve for Maximum Advantage in Pickleball
Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 9/24/25 Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 9/24/25

How to Mix Up Your Serve for Maximum Advantage in Pickleball

Too many players treat the pickleball serve as just a way to start the point. But with the right mix of speed, spin, depth, and placement, your serve becomes a weapon that disrupts rhythm, forces weaker returns, and sets you up to win rallies.

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How to Force Errors in Pickleball Without Taking Big Risks
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 9/22/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 9/22/25

How to Force Errors in Pickleball Without Taking Big Risks

Winning in pickleball isn’t about swinging harder. It’s about creating situations that force your opponent into mistakes. Here’s how to use precision, angles, and footwork to make it happen.

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Building Confidence When Playing Pickleball Against Men
Tips & Tricks Empower Pickleball Team 9/18/25 Tips & Tricks Empower Pickleball Team 9/18/25

Building Confidence When Playing Pickleball Against Men

Playing mixed doubles can feel intimidating when you’re across the net from a hard-hitting guy. The good news? You don’t need to swing harder to compete. With the right mindset, smart positioning, and a few confidence-building tactics, you can flip the script and play your game with control.

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Best Pickleball Drills to Improve Shot Consistency in 15 Minutes
Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 9/18/25 Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 9/18/25

Best Pickleball Drills to Improve Shot Consistency in 15 Minutes

You don’t need hours on court to sharpen up. These three pickleball drills build shot consistency, control, and confidence—in just 15 minutes each.

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How to Turn a Pickleball Match Around When Your Game Plan Falls Apart
Tips & Tricks Empower Pickleball Team 9/16/25 Tips & Tricks Empower Pickleball Team 9/16/25

How to Turn a Pickleball Match Around When Your Game Plan Falls Apart

When your pickleball game plan falls apart, it doesn’t have to mean defeat. By recognizing mistakes, scouting your opponent’s weaknesses, and making smart tactical shifts, you can flip the momentum and fight your way back. Here’s how to stay composed, adjust on the fly, and give yourself the best chance at a comeback.

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Own the Kitchen Line: Why Footwork Is the Secret Weapon in Pickleball
Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 9/9/25 Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 9/9/25

Own the Kitchen Line: Why Footwork Is the Secret Weapon in Pickleball

Footwork is the key to owning the kitchen line. Learn the moves and drills that keep you balanced, aggressive, and in control of every rally.

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How to Beat a Power Player in Pickleball Without Matching Their Speed
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 9/9/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 9/9/25

How to Beat a Power Player in Pickleball Without Matching Their Speed

Power players want chaos and speed — but you don’t have to play their game. Learn how to slow the tempo, reset points, and turn their power into mistakes.

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Why Repetitive Drills Build Smarter, Stronger Pickleball Players
Health & Wellness, Tips & Tricks Empower Pickleball Team 9/4/25 Health & Wellness, Tips & Tricks Empower Pickleball Team 9/4/25

Why Repetitive Drills Build Smarter, Stronger Pickleball Players

The newest paddle won’t fix old habits — but repetition will. These three pickleball drills build smarter decisions, steadier mechanics, and calmer hands under pressure, all in just 20 minutes.

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How to Win the Soft Game Against Aggressive Pickleball Opponents
Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 9/4/25 Tips & Tricks Gina Cilento 9/4/25

How to Win the Soft Game Against Aggressive Pickleball Opponents

Struggling against power players? Learn how to handle aggressive “bangers” in pickleball with smart resets, pace control, and a simple drill that flips their firepower into frustration.

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How to Read Your Opponent in Pickleball: Key Clues in the First 5 Points
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 9/2/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 9/2/25

How to Read Your Opponent in Pickleball: Key Clues in the First 5 Points

The first five points in pickleball reveal more than you think. Here’s how to read your opponent’s game and gain the upper hand early.

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Patience, Practice, and Pickleball: Trusting the Process on Court
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 8/27/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 8/27/25

Patience, Practice, and Pickleball: Trusting the Process on Court

Progress in pickleball doesn’t always show up overnight. Plateaus are frustrating, but they’re part of the game. With patience, intentional practice, and trust in the process, you’ll start seeing the breakthroughs you’ve been waiting for — even if it takes longer than you’d like.

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Let Go of the Bad Point: How to Move On Without Losing Your Cool
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 8/19/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 8/19/25

Let Go of the Bad Point: How to Move On Without Losing Your Cool

Mistakes on the court are inevitable, but dwelling on them isn’t. Learn simple reset strategies to shake off errors, refocus fast, and keep your pickleball game on track.

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Pre-Serve Rituals: The Secret to Staying Calm Under Pressure
Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 8/13/25 Tips & Tricks Neil Friedenberg 8/13/25

Pre-Serve Rituals: The Secret to Staying Calm Under Pressure

A consistent pre-serve routine can turn pressure into performance. Learn how to create your own ritual to stay calm, focused, and confident every time you step up to serve.

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