Flashy or Fundamental:
The Pickleball Strategy Debate

Should you master the crowd-pleasing shots (roll volleys, hard serves, and spin-heavy drives)?

Or focus on perfecting the basics (consistent serves, solid returns, and reliable volleys)?

The data in your Insider's Guide to the State of Play might challenge everything you believe about improving your game.

7 Comments

  1. Avatar photo Jerilynn Dyer on March 12, 2025 at 7:48 am

    Thank you Tony this is so true! I love your teachings and I have been really trying to slow down and reduce my errors.

  2. Avatar photo Terrie Rolwes on March 12, 2025 at 1:30 pm

    This is an excellent commentary on the state of affairs in pickleball today! Very well presented ! All a player needs to do is watch the semi & final matches from Cale Coral to watch the reality of pro play. It is a 360 game, with less unforced errors & fundamentals that win games.

  3. Avatar photo john dinkel on March 12, 2025 at 3:17 pm

    195.5% Correct. And most players I watch or play with are clueless regarding the real reason they are losing!

  4. Avatar photo Beckie Stubler on March 16, 2025 at 6:07 am

    Love this video!! It’s hard s
    not to get caught up in the sexy play, but real pickleball has a lot of vanilla, and it is still so much fun!!

  5. Avatar photo John Wayne on March 16, 2025 at 7:25 am

    You are so right! Can’t wait to see the boot camp.

  6. Avatar photo David Edwards on March 18, 2025 at 12:35 pm

    Just wondering how to know correct serving side if your side is stacking?

    • CJ Bio CJ Johnson on March 18, 2025 at 3:31 pm

      Hey David, the first thing is to make sure you are comfortable using rule 4.B.6.b. Once you understand that rule make sure you identify your first server and whenever your teams score is even that person should be on the right or even side of the court. It takes some practice. If you aren’t sure how to apply the rule this video should help. https://youtu.be/NYJ02zqxfHc

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