If you’ve been following along with this blog for a while, you know we’ve covered a lot of ground — from beginner basics to nuanced strategy, from gear breakdowns to mindset tips.
Today, I wanted to take a step back and reflect on some of our favorite posts and the key lessons they’ve brought to the court. Whether you’ve read them all or are brand new here, this recap will help you connect the dots and level up your game.
1. The Power of Consistency Over Power
In my post on the Hitting Trifecta, we talked about the hierarchy of consistency → accuracy → power. Too many players flip that order and end up frustrated.
The takeaway: make your #1 goal keeping the ball in play. Your “wow” shots don’t matter if they’re in the net or out of bounds.
2. Playing Nice with Your Partner (Literally)
My “lighthearted” post on Ways to Make Your Pickleball Partner Play Worse was more than just a list of “don’ts.” It was a reminder that pickleball is a team sport — and that communication, spacing, and trust matter just as much as shot selection.
Lesson: set your partner up for success instead of second-guessing them mid-game.
3. Equipment Matters More Than You Think
From our Elongated vs. Standard Paddle breakdown to gear-specific posts like Pickleball Grips for Sweaty Hands, we’ve shown how the right equipment can improve your comfort, consistency, and control.
Pro tip: don’t just copy what the pros use — find what fits your hand, style, and budget.
4. Smart Positioning Wins Points
In our post on Why Pros Look Like 3.0s on TV, one of the big revelations was that pro-level positioning puts huge pressure on opponents — often more than the actual shot does.
If you master footwork and court awareness, you’ll feel like you’ve unlocked a cheat code.
5. Class Time Is Game Time
For local Austin players, I’ve also added new Pickleball classes to my online scheduler. If you want to learn directly from me, check them out here.
(Additional Read: Why I designed my own Pickleball paddle)
6. A Growth Mindset is Your Best Gear Upgrade
One theme across all our posts is this: you don’t have to play like anyone else. Some tips will click right away, others you’ll need to try and tweak. The point is to keep learning, stay open-minded, and enjoy the process.
Wrapping It Up
This blog has always been about more than drills and gear lists. It’s about giving you the tools — mental, strategic, and physical — to enjoy pickleball more and play it better.
If you’ve missed any of the posts mentioned here, I encourage you to check them out. And if you’ve been applying these lessons already… keep going. Every game is another chance to grow.
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