Thomas Costa

Master the skills that help you win more points at the kitchen line—dinking, hand battles, resets, anticipation, and positioning. Improve your control and dominate the NVZ like a higher-level player. Keywords: pickleball kitchen strategy, NVZ tips, win more points pickleball, dinking tips, hand battles pickleball, reset skills pickleball, dominate the kitchen How to Win More Points at the Kitchen Line The Skills That Separate Smart Players from Strong Players Everyone talks about getting to...

Footwork is the hidden key to better pickleball. Learn how to move efficiently, split-step correctly, stay balanced, and cover the court like a higher-level player. Keywords: pickleball footwork, pickleball movement tips, pickleball balance, improve footwork pickleball, pickleball agility drills, kitchen footwork, split-step pickleball The Ultimate Guide to Pickleball Footwork Move Faster, Miss Less, and Play More Confidently Most players think they need a better paddle or more power. But the...

Injury Prevention for Pickleball Players: Warm-Ups, Recovery & Longevity Pickleball players love to show up and jump straight into a game — and that’s exactly why so many end up with shoulder, elbow, calf, and lower back injuries. A little prevention goes a long way. Here’s how to stay healthy and keep playing for years. 1. Warm-Up (5 Minutes Minimum) The best warm-up is simple: • light jog or shuffle • arm circles • hip openers • side shuffles • dynamic lunges • shadow swings You’ll move...