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Paul from Pickleball Daily
September 24, 2025

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This video features Kyle Koszuta of ThatPickleballGuy analyzing a 4.5 pickleball match with a player named Jake.

The video aims to help viewers understand patterns in pickleball, comparing the game to chess, where every move has a purpose.

Kyle identifies three key patterns in Jake's play that occur at every level, and explains how viewers can use them to improve their own game.

The first pattern discussed is the "Triangle Effect," which happens when a shot you hit is redirected by your opponent at an angle, creating a triangle.

This understanding helps players anticipate where the ball is likely to go next, allowing them to prepare for it.

The second pattern is the "Pressure Pattern," which is about finding the highest contact point to apply the most pressure back toward your opponent.

This involves recognizing when to take the ball out of the air versus letting it bounce to achieve the highest contact point.

The third pattern is called "Short and Out," which focuses on what happens when you hit a short return.

The video suggests that if you hit a short return, opponents often try to drive it hard, and you can anticipate this to set up a defensive play.

Key Points:

  • Triangle Effect: Understand how redirected shots create triangles to anticipate ball placement.

  • Pressure Pattern: Find the highest contact point to apply maximum pressure.

  • Short and Out: Anticipate opponent's aggressive response to short returns for defensive plays.

  • Strategic Play: Learn to recognize and use common pickleball patterns like chess.

  • Match Analysis: Analyze your own games to spot patterns and improve your strategy.

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Paul