The new Poach Advantage from Engage is the latest in pickleball paddle technology. I got to play with it this week and I may have to switch to it soon. I've been using the same paddle for the last year and have tried tons of paddles since then. That gives you an idea of what a switch would mean.

In this video, I explain to you the ins and outs of the Poach Advantage and what it's all about.

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One of the most common questions I get is about paddles. There are a ton of variations of this question, but one that pops up a lot if what are some of the best paddles that are under $90. I've got 4 to talk to you about today.

Here's the thing about these paddles. Yes, I describe them as being budget and starter paddles, but you can very easily play with them permanently! So if you're thinking about getting one of these, remember that you may like it so much that you decide to use it for good!

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Check out this hilarious video we created to answer the most frequent questions we’ve gotten about the kitchen. At some point every pickleball player has had to clarify the unique rules that surround the non-volley zone, or kitchen. Watch Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore, two top pickleball pros, and Rusty Howes of Pickleball Channel, demonstrate in a fun and fanciful way exactly what you can do with this part of the court. Knowing these details will help improve your game and get to that ball faster! Enjoy this video now as they debunk in high-spirited fashion the three most common myths of the kitchen!

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Choosing a pickleball paddle can be a daunting task. It seems that every week a new paddle shows up on the market. As more and more paddles become available, players get more and more confused. I understand. This video will help you cut through all the fog and focus on what you really need to focus on with how to choose a pickleball paddle.

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This video has been a long time coming. I'm going to teach you a mindset principle in this video that has helped me for the last 6-7 years. It has changed everything for me and I think it will help you too. You must have the proper mindset in pickleball. And although this is not the only mindset strategy you can have, it's certainly one of the most important.

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Learning to use your backhand in pickleball is an essential skill to learn. However, it can be quite frustrating if you don't have a foundation of proper technique. In this video, I'm going to show you how to do the backhand dink in multiple situations and how to get more consistency while at the net.

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Pickleball Non-Volley Zone Rule - Learn the WHOLE RULE | Pickleball Rules

Timestamps of this video - The Non-Volley Zone Rule
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Guest CJ Johnson (@Better Pickleball)
01:28 - Practical Explanation of Non-Volley Zone Rule
02:30 - Basic Rule - Non-Volley Zone
02:55 - Momentum Rule - Non-Volley Zone
03:55 - Reestablishment Rule - Non-Volley Zone
05:00 - Common Misconceptions of Non-Volley Zone Rule
05:25 - Some Strategical Rules
07:15 - Ending Part of this video

Every game has rules. The rules tell us what we can do, what we cannot, our objective, and how we win. It is important, however, to maintain perspective. We play pickleball not because of the rules. We play pickleball because of what it gives us: an opportunity to be active and socialize with friends.

Two of the most important pickleball rules are the non-volley zone rule (aka NVZ rule aka kitchen rule) and the two-bounce rule (aka 2-bounce rule). These two rules define the game of pickleball. Without one or both of them, we would be playing a sport that is vastly different than pickleball.

Arguably the most important rule in pickleball is the non-volley zone rule. The area is known as the non-volley zone, or NVZ, or kitchen, is what separates pickleball from tennis and other racket sports (except badminton from whence pickleball originates).

The non-volley zone rule is often mix explained and is an often misunderstood pickleball rule. The non-volley zone rule does not prohibit you from stepping into the non-volley zone. As long as you do not volley the ball in there, you can step into the non-volley zone rule whenever you want.

You also do not have to wait for the ball to bounce to step into the non-volley zone. You can step into the non-volley zone before the ball bounces. As long as you do not volley the ball inside the non-volley zone you will be fine.

The second most important pickleball rule in our opinion is the 2-bounce rule. This rule frames out each pickleball point allowing the return team to have the upper hand at the start of each rally. The serve team then has to hit a third shot or similar technique to neutralize the advantage of the return team.

There are also some lesser-known pickleball rules that players ask about from time to time and that are just interesting. One is that you can hit the ball around the net post into the court. This shot is called the around the post-shot (or ATP). As long as your shot does not hit the net post, if you are pulled wide (really wide), then you can just shoot it into the court. The ball has to land inside your opponent’s side of the court without skipping out of bounds.

On a related note, the net post is out of bounds. A ball hitting the post is out.

If a serve lands on the NVZ line, the serve is a fault. This is because the NVZ line is part of the non-volley zone and serves in the non-volley zone is a fault. This is true even if the ball hits the net first.

If the serve hits a player on the return team before it bounces on the court, the serve team wins the point. This is true even if the ball hit the net first.

Some pickleball rules are strict in nature. The two-bounce rule is a strict rule – if the ball is not allowed to bounce on the serve or return of serve, then the rally is over.

Some pickleball rules have some flexibility in them. The pickleball serve rules are a prime example. Unless the server is gaining an unfair advantage from breaking the rules it is a violation that does not merit attention. The server may have a shoulder or similar injury that limits the range of motion. Is it necessary to call the violation there?

Even the NVZ rule has a bit of flexibility built into it. If a player obviously steps into the NVZ during a volley, then the fault is clear and decides the rally. But what about a player who barely steps into the kitchen? And you are not sure?

Nothing ruins a fun game of pickleball more than a contested fault call. If the fault is obvious it will be self-called or acknowledged and no sweat. But if the fault is less obvious, it is likely to cause disagreement and tension.

The pickleball rules provide the framework within which we play the game. But they are just that – a framework. The real objective when we play pickleball is to enjoy some time moving on the pickleball court with friends. Do not let the rules interfere with your true pickleball objectives.

Good luck out there.
Tony
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Very often in pickleball, if you are facing any team that is relatively good then, you will be attacked. Often your opponents will attack a ball from a bad position and the ball may not necessarily be going down towards your feet and you will be able to attack back right away because it is high and can be hit back down upon.

But, there will be times when it's a good attack and the ball is heading for a low spot on your body or putting you in a stretched or jammed position.

Your best option at that point is to try to block it back in the kitchen. This shot is possibly the hardest shot in pickleball, even harder than the 3rd shot drop because the ball is coming at you with speed and you have to slow it way down and place it in the kitchen.

Not easy to do but certainly possible and can be mastered with enough focused practice. Here's Jordan to show us how to effectively block hard shots in pickleball. He covers blocking technique as well as a drill to help you master you blocking skills.

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About Nicole Havlicek & Jordan Briones
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Nicole Havlicek is a former nationally ranked Division 1 tennis player turned pickleball player and an IPTPA certified pickleball coach.

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Together we've launched PrimeTime Pickleball to bring you the best and most up to date pickleball information and training that will help you take your game to the next level.

Our hope and our mission is to do our part to grow the game of pickleball globally using video training to break down every aspect of the game and deliver it to you in a fun and easy to understand way and for free so that you can take that information to the court and play the best pickleball of your life.

What you can expect from us is to provide you with technical breakdown of successful strokes, smart pickleball strategies, proper court positioning, effective and efficient footwork patterns, fitness and conditioning for pickleball and much much more… all designed to be specific and actionable so that you can implement the information right away and become a menace on the pickleball court.

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The first in a series of Doubles Pickleball drills. This is a simple drill you can practice for a few minutes as part of your warm-up before you begin playing.
Remember to practice. Even 15-20 minutes everyday you play will improve your game.