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6 cheat codes used by pros
Paul from Pickleball Daily
January 14, 2026
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Tip of the day
Pickleball instructor Tanner outlines six high-level strategies used by professional players to gain a competitive edge on the court.
The first rule is the cross-court first principle, which suggests that your first three dinks of a rally should always be directed diagonally.
Dinking cross-court allows you to dictate the pace and maintain control, whereas dinking straight ahead often gives the advantage to your opponent.
Mastering your grip pressure is essential for ball control, as a loose grip acts like a sponge to absorb the ball’s energy on soft shots.
When approaching the kitchen line, taking two steps in while watching your partner hit their drop shot helps you decide whether to crash the net or retreat.
To defend against a potential speedup, you should place the center of your chest directly in front of where the ball is bouncing.
Generating power on your drives requires stepping forward into the ball with your lead foot rather than leaning back on your heels.
For a backhand flick, adjusting your court positioning by taking a step toward the middle opens up multiple hitting angles, including down the line.
Proper lateral movement before a flick prevents you from being limited to a single, predictable cross-court swing path.
Key Points:
Use cross-court dinks early in a rally to control the points and keep your opponents on the defensive.
Maintain a grip pressure of about three out of ten for soft shots to prevent the ball from popping up too high.
Observe the quality of your partner's third shot before committing to a full sprint toward the kitchen line.
Position your body directly in front of a "dead dink" to cover the most likely attacking angles from your opponent.
Step into your third-shot drives with your front foot to maximize both power and your speed in reaching the net.
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Happy pickling,
Paul