3 essential tactics for beginners

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Paul from Pickleball Daily
October 21, 2025

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Tyson McGuffin outlines three essential, game-changing tactics that every new player should master to win more points, focusing on gaining an advantage and forcing opponent errors.

The first tactic is to rush the kitchen line after the return. Beginners often hit short, linear returns that don't allow enough time to get up and established. To fix this, hit the return with height and depth—the lift gives you the necessary time to quickly move forward and set your feet by the time your opponent makes contact with the third shot.

The second tactic is to recognize that at lower levels, over 90% of points are won by unforced errors, not winners. The goal is to simply put one extra ball in play and force the opponent to self-destruct. When on defense (the "Red Zone"), always play safe and use a drop shot. When the ball presents an attacking opportunity (the "Green Zone"), you have license to be aggressive and hit down.

The third tactic is to be aware of your opponent's weaknesses and isolate them. If a player is weak in transition, has a breakdown in dinking technique (such as a big takeback or overuse of the wrist), or struggles to keep their feet still, you should aggressively target them with more balls and stay true to that winning plan.

Key Points:

  • Hit your return with height and depth to gain time to rush and establish a position at the kitchen line.

  • Win points by playing defensive and putting one extra ball in play, forcing an unforced error from the opponent.

  • Use a drop shot when the ball is low or you are in a defensive (Red) position.

  • Identify the weakest opponent and keep targeting them with the ball.

  • Isolate players who overuse their wrist or have excessive movement during dinks.

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