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Intermediate Pickleball Guides

Use a Block Volley Against Faster Balls

When an incoming pickleball arrives faster, a beginner may instinctively swing faster in response. That usually makes the shot harder to control. Learning to use a block volley against faster balls means doing almost the opposite: keep the paddle prepared in front, reduce unnecessary backswing,

Control Groundstroke Height and Depth

Learning to Control Groundstroke Height and Depth helps turn a basic forehand or backhand groundstroke into a more dependable shot. Getting the ball across the net is only part of the task. A playable groundstroke also needs enough height to clear the net with a

Control Groundstroke Direction

Once you can hit a basic forehand and backhand groundstroke after the bounce, the next step is learning to send the ball in an intended direction. Control Groundstroke Direction means choosing a simple path before contact and then using a controlled groundstroke to send the