I taught my 4.5 friend how to return like a pro ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-02-15 | 🚨 If you want to use the same paddle as me, here it is 👉 Friday Fever 102 - For only $92 😳 (use code "Kyle10" - fridaypickle.com/KYLE10 ________________________________🎉 EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR YOU 🎉1️⃣ Join ThatPickleballSchool (7 Days FREE) 👉 skool.com/thatpickleballschool 👉 Learn strategies to play better pickleball right away!2️⃣ Finally Understand Why You Lose Matches - PB VisionFilm your match, upload it, and let AI break down exactly where you need to improve!Use this link to get one free match analysis.Claim Yours Now 👉 https://pb.vision/?rf=TPS3️⃣ Drink SLAMIT Hydration To Play Your Best Pickleball Ever6 electrolytes, zero sugar, and Baja Gold® salt powered with HydroPrime® for deeper, longer-lasting hydration.Use my code "Kyle10" for 10% off.Try it here 👉 slamit.com/?ref=KYLE________________________________My videos are edited by Li Media Content Growth Agency. Want help growing and managing your channel? Apply here:docs.google.com/forms/d/1lg5HRzr1Hs7r8gsxuAgkb3-mkYVXTLvkEYr9Gy9ffVw/editTimestamps: 00:00 Intro2:05 Inside Foot Return Target 4:30 Partner Protection Principle 6:03 Lefty Righty Return Target7:58 Unwind The Stack Return Targets 10:20 Bonus Tips 12:20 Podcast Idea
Stop Rushing the Bounce ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-19 | Stop racing forward to hit every ball on the rise.When you can, let the ball rise, reach the top of the bounce, and start to fall.The ball has slowed down, your timing gets easier, and you can play it with more control.Use your feet early so you have enough space to let that happen.
Fight for Your Feet ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-18 | Fight for your feet.Get behind the ball. Get balanced. Get still.We get so worried about what’s coming next that we rush the shot in front of us.Take care of this ball first.
Shorten Your Backswing ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-17 | Shorten your backswing on fast exchanges. Keep the paddle in front and use the pace that’s already coming at you.
When to Move Forward in Pickleball ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-17 | Use the traffic light system to know when to move.🔴 Red: retreat and give yourself more time and space.🟡 Yellow: stop, split-step if you can, and get balanced to control the shot.🟢 Green: move forward behind a ball that’s going to bounce and force your opponent to hit up.
Confidence Is Earned ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-16 | Confidence isn’t something you just get. Its earned over time through a lot of work no one sees.
After Your Return, Run to the Kitchen and Join Your Partner. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-15 | Hit your RETURN. Then RUN to the kitchen.Your partner is already there. Join them and take away open court from your opponents.Having two players at the line is better than having one.
Want to read pickleball better? Get curious. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-15 | Want to read the game better? Start asking better questions. 👀Why did that work? What are they trying to do? What changed when you moved your target? 🤔Every point is giving you information. You just have to pay attention to it.Want to keep learning alongside other players who take improvement seriously? Comment TRIAL, and I’ll send you a 7-day free trial to ThatPickleballSchool.#Pickleball #PickleballStrategy #PickleballMindset
Start with Your Paddle Up So You Have Less Distance to Travel. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-15 | If your paddle starts low, you’re already late. Instead…1. Start with your paddle up.2. Keep the path short.3. Move straight to the ball.Less movement helps you be efficient and gives you more time to react.
Pickleball Mental Game: Win the Internal Match ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-14 | Sometimes the team across the net isn’t the only thing making a match difficult.You’re also dealing with the conversation in your own head.The doubt after a miss. The frustration after a bad decision. The temptation to force something because you’re trying to make up for the last point.#Pickleball #PickleballMindset #PickleballTraining
Dont Hit Every Ball Hard ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-13 | If you hit hard a lot and you miss a lot. Try hitting not as hard so you improve your accuracy. Its not rocket science, but sometimes, it may feel like it :)
Read Patterns Instead of Chasing Winners ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-13 | Every shot gives you information about the next one. Learn to spot patterns, create openings, and solve the point instead of only chasing winners.
Move Your Opponents, Target Their Feet, and Attack the Pop-Up. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-13 | Want a ball you can crush? Earn it first.1. Move your opponents with your dinks.2. Target their feet.3. Wait for the pop-up.4. Then attack.Placement creates the opening that earns you the power shot.
Pickleball Improvement Is Built Brick by Brick ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-12 | Progress comes from stacking useful reps long before the results feel obvious. Improvement is usually built quietly, one practice at a time.
Power Works Better When You Aim it at Your Opponents’ Feet. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-11 | Power is good. But power aimed at your opponents’ feet is better.1. Keep the ball down.2. Aim at their feet.3. Add pace when the ball allows it.
How to Handle Bad Luck in Pickleball ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-11 | You cannot control every bounce in pickleball, but you can control how much the last one affects the next point.
The Quality of Your Shot is More Important Than What Happens Next. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-11 | Remember this. The quality of your shot is more important than what happens next. So remember to do these four things when you go to hit. 1. Fight to get behind the ball.2. Become stable before contact.3. Watch the ball through the paddle.4. Keep a relaxed grip on softer shots.
Stop Dwelling on Pickleball Mistakes ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-10 | One missed shot doesn’t make the whole match. Zoom out, realize theres more points to be played, and get back on track! #Pickleball #PickleballMindset
Don’t Charge the Kitchen Behind a Red-Light Drop. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-10 | Bad drop? DON’T charge the kitchen.If your opponent can hit the ball near head height, that’s a red light. Stay back, create space, and get ready to defend.Otherwise, you’re (likely) running into trouble you didn’t have to be a part of.
The Pickleball Cheat Sheet All Beginners Need ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-09 | 🤯 Get the NEW player sheet cheat here 👉 thatpickleballschool.kit.com/cheatsheet There's a lot to think about when you're on the pickleball court, but in today's video, I'm sharing a "cheat sheet" that will help you stay focused and play your best. Let me know what your favorite one is in the comments!Also, get my signature Aura Pro paddle $10 off with code Kyle10 👉 fridaypickle.com/products/aura-pro-paddle?variant=52759193452837&snowball=KYLE10
How to Reset After a Pickleball Mistake ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-09 | Use “recalculating” as a simple mental cue to stop one missed shot from following you into the next point.
When You’re Under Pressure, Hit Into the Kitchen to Get Out of Trouble. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-09 | In trouble? Use the kitchen to get out of it. Play a ball shallow that lands into the kitchen so your opponents have to hit the ball up.
Send This to the Person Who Got You Hooked on Pickleball. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-08 | ...
Go to PickleballPersonalityTest.com to Find Out How You Naturally Play! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-07 | Take The Pickleball Personality Test & find out how you naturally play pickleball.Your result includes:• One of four playing styles• Your biggest on-court superpower• The common trap that may hold you back• The partner styles that may fit you bestTo take the test, comment, TEST below and I’ll send it to you. #PickleballPersonality #PlayingStyle #PickleballQuiz
In Pickleball, Be Compact in Your Swing, so You Can Be Ready When the Ball Comes Your Way! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-06 | Shorten your swings. Yes, all of them.You may only have about 0.3 seconds before the ball is back on you, so use these 4 adjustments to react faster:1. Keep your paddle in your peripheral vision.2. Keep the paddle in front of your shoulder.3. Use a tight, compact swing.4. On backhands, turn and punch with one hand; use a core twist with two.Less backswing means fewer timing errors.
If One of Your Opponents is Still Moving, Hit It at Them! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-06 | Remember this pickleball rule: If one opponent is on the move and the other is stable, don’t hit to the stable player. Just trust me!!
Paddle Down = Bad. Paddle Up = Good! Just Trust Me! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-05 | It's not slow hands, it's a bad starting position. Try this: Instead of having your paddle down by your hip like you’re taking a picture at the DMV. Have your paddle up in a ready position ready to do something!!
Match Your Movement to the Ball: Retreat on Red, Stop on Yellow, and Advance on Green. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-03 | Use this traffic-light system for your feet:🔴 Red: retreat for time and space.🟡 Yellow: stop and split-step.🟢 Green: move forward behind a ball bouncing in the kitchen.Read the ball, then decide where to move next. Oh, and one more thing… If you want to discover what kind of pickleball player you naturally are, comment PERSONALITY and I’ll send you my free Pickleball Personality Test.#PickleballFootwork #KitchenTransition #ShotReading
After You Hit Your Return in Pickleball, DO THIS!!! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-03 | Lots of players DON’T do this. But YOU should. Return the serve. Then RUN toward the kitchen. And JOIN your partner at the line.With you and your partner up and both opponents back, your team controls the stronger position.
The 4 Types of pickleball players ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-02 | 🤯 Discover your pickleball personality!Take the test here 👉 pickleballpersonalitytest.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=yt_main&utm_content=yt-2026-09-01-4-typesAlso, get my signature Aura Pro paddle $10 off with code Kyle10 👉 fridaypickle.com/KYLE10Not every pickleball player approaches the game the same way. In this video, we break down the 4 Pickleball Personalities: The Rock, Architect, Attacker, and Artist. Learn which style fits you, where you may struggle, and how understanding your personality can help you become a better player and partner.________________________________My videos are edited by Li Media Content Growth Agency. Want help growing and managing your channel? Apply here:docs.google.com/forms/d/1lg5HRzr1Hs7r8gsxuAgkb3-mkYVXTLvkEYr9Gy9ffVw/edit
Here Are Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Pickleball Serve! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-09-01 | 3 things to remember on your serve:1️⃣ Aim deep to the backhand.2️⃣ Stay behind the baseline after serving.3️⃣ Move forward only after reading the return.
Staying Curious is One of the Real Secrets to Getting Better at Pickleball. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-31 | One of the real secrets to getting better at pickleball: stay curious. There are a lot of smart people in this game, and we can all learn from everyone!
Slow Down Between Points so One Mistake Doesn’t Become Three. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-30 | One mistake doesn’t need to become three. 😳Slow your walk to the ball, take an extra breath, and add another bounce before serving.You can’t slow the rally down, but you can slow down between points. WHICH in my experience, can be more beneficial than you think!!
Go to PickleballPersonalityTest.com to Learn How You Naturally Play Pickleball. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-30 | Take The Pickleball Personality Test to find out how you naturally play pickleball.Your result includes:• One of four playing styles• Your biggest on-court superpower• The common trap that may hold you back• The partner styles that may fit you best
Use the Kitchen as a Target When You Need a Safer Shot. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-28 | Long story short, learning how to use the kitchen is one of the most important skills in pickleball.
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Take Your Time on the Way to the Kitchen! You Have More Time Than You Think. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-27 | You don’t have to “get to the kitchen as quickly as possible.” Actually, that can hurt more than it helps. If you hit a good ball that gives you time to move forward, do that. But then, when your opponent goes to hit again, split step and prepare for the next shot. Repeat on your way into the kitchen. Long story short, forward progress is good. Forward progress under control is better.
Fight for Good Feet, and You Will Hit Better Shots in Pickleball! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-26 | Remember this. The quality of your shot is more important than what happens next. So remember to do these four things when you go to hit. 1. Fight to get behind the ball.2. Become stable before contact.3. Watch the ball through the paddle.4. Keep a relaxed grip on softer shots.
Want to win more pickleball? Hit it at your opponents feet. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-25 | Long story short, if you hit the ball at their feet, soft or hard. They have to hit up. If they hit up, more likely you’ll be able to hit down. If you hit down. You’re probably going to win the point. It's not rocket science, even if sometimes, it feels like it. 😅
Placement isn’t always better than power, but it often is. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-24 | Use placement to make your power more effective in pickleball.❌ Swing harder after every successful drive.✅ Move your opponents.✅ Target your opponents’ feet to earn a pop-up.✅ Attack after the opening appears.Placement creates the imbalance that makes your power more useful.
These Rhymes Will Help You Play Better Pickleball. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-24 | Remember this rhyme for as long as you play pickleball!✅ Above the face: hit with pace.✅ Below the chin: hit with spin.
Change your ready position. Improve your hand speed! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-22 | To improve your hand speed in pickleball, do these three things: 1. Hold the paddle below your chin.2. Keep your arms tucked.3. Move forward to contact instead of back and then forward.
After you hit a return in pickleball, run to the kitchen! ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-21 | Shrink your opponents’ targets with a better pickleball return.1. Start 1–2 feet behind the baseline.2. Return deep through the middle.3. Run to the kitchen.Moving forward leaves less open court for your opponents and makes their next shot harder.
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Read the drop before moving: retreat on red, stop on yellow, and advance on green. ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-20 | Stop sprinting to the kitchen after every drop. Instead, follow the traffic light system. 🔴 Red: retreat from a high, attackable ball.🟡 Yellow: stop, split-step, and get ready.🟢 Green: move forward behind a ball that will bounce.The quality of the drop determines how much you move in (or don’t).
Learn 80% of Pickleball Strategy in 12 Minutes ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-08-12 | 🤯 Discover your pickleball personality!Take the test here 👉 pickleballpersonalitytest.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=yt_main&utm_content=yt-2026-08-12-80-in-12Also, get my signature Aura Pro paddle $10 off with code Kyle10 👉 fridaypickle.com/products/aura-pro-paddle?variant=52759193452837&snowball=KYLE10Pickleball tips are easy to hear and hard to remember once you're mid-rally, so here I'm narrowing it down to the 3 things that matter most: how you serve, how you return, and how hard you actually should be swinging.If you take just these three ideas with you next time you play, you'll start winning more points by simply not beating yourself.________________________________My videos are edited by Li Media Content Growth Agency. Want help growing and managing your channel? Apply here:docs.google.com/forms/d/1lg5HRzr1Hs7r8gsxuAgkb3-mkYVXTLvkEYr9Gy9ffVw/editTimestamps: 00:00 Intro00:41 Serving Strategy04:12 Return Strategy07:58 Power Threshold
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Why Men’s and Women’s Doubles Look So Different ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-05-28 | 🚨 Join ThatPickleballSchool (7 Days FREE) 👉 skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about 👉 Learn strategies to play better pickleball right away!🎉 EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR YOU 🎉1️⃣ Get Friday paddles $10 off with code Kyle10 👉 fridaypickle.com/KYLE102️⃣ Finally Understand Why You Lose Matches - PB VisionFilm your match, upload it, and let AI break down exactly where you need to improve!Use this link to get one free match analysis.Claim Yours Now 👉 https://pb.vision/?rf=TPS3️⃣ Drink SLAMIT Hydration To Play Your Best Pickleball Ever6 electrolytes, zero sugar, and Baja Gold® salt powered with HydroPrime® for deeper, longer-lasting hydration.Use my code "Kyle10" for 10% off.Try it here 👉 slamit.com/?ref=KYLEI brought in two of the best pickleball players in the world, Angie and Alex Walker, to break down why women's doubles looks so different from men's. We covered why women stand off the kitchen line, take bigger two-handed swings, and attack the body, plus how to handle counterattacks in mixed and the one tip every rec player needs: get the ball down first. Tons to take from this one whether you're chasing 4.5 or just love the strategy.________________________________My videos are edited by Li Media Content Growth Agency. Want help growing and managing your channel? Apply here:docs.google.com/forms/d/1lg5HRzr1Hs7r8gsxuAgkb3-mkYVXTLvkEYr9Gy9ffVw/editTimestamps: 00:00 Intro
I Found My 4.5 Friend’s Superpower at the Kitchen ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta 2026-05-13 | 🚨 Join ThatPickleballSchool (7 Days FREE) 👉 skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about 👉 Learn strategies to play better pickleball right away!🎉 EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR YOU 🎉1️⃣ Get Friday paddles $10 off with code Kyle10 👉 fridaypickle.com/KYLE102️⃣ Finally Understand Why You Lose Matches - PB VisionFilm your match, upload it, and let AI break down exactly where you need to improve!Use this link to get one free match analysis.Claim Yours Now 👉 https://pb.vision/?rf=TPS3️⃣ Drink SLAMIT Hydration To Play Your Best Pickleball Ever6 electrolytes, zero sugar, and Baja Gold® salt powered with HydroPrime® for deeper, longer-lasting hydration.Use my code "Kyle10" for 10% off.Try it here 👉 slamit.com/?ref=KYLE👇Watch the previous episodes 📺Episode 1: youtu.be/JV0rGW5_qIcEpisode 2: youtu.be/UdCvVyh4mJU________________________________My videos are edited by Li Media Content Growth Agency. Want help growing and managing your channel? Apply here:docs.google.com/forms/d/1lg5HRzr1Hs7r8gsxuAgkb3-mkYVXTLvkEYr9Gy9ffVw/editTimestamps: 00:00 Intro
