Pickleball Coaching

At the 2025 JOOLA Celebration, I talked with pro player Collin Johns to discuss what it really takes to move from a 4.0 to a 5.0 in pickleball. Collin’s answer may surprise you: the key isn’t more power or speed; it’s smarter shot selection. Discover why decision-making on the court is the real secret to climbing the pickleball skill ladder.

During a recent pickleball session in Nicaragua, my drive shot mysteriously fell apart... until Jason Hallquest, a former tennis coach and local surf and pickleball friend at Hacienda Iguana, spotted one subtle wrist angle issue and changed everything. With a simple biomechanical fix, I went from frustration to ripping forehands with effortless topspin. This post is about that micro-adjustment, how it unlocked consistency, and why breakthroughs like this keep me obsessed with the sport.

New to pickleball and confused by the rules? I break down three of the trickiest ones for beginners — the kitchen rule, the double bounce rule, and who makes line calls. These quick tips come from real mistakes I made when I first started, so if you're just learning the game, this post will help you play smarter and with more confidence.

Check out our first tutorial video, where Jeremy and Abigail Bourgeois learn through high-impact drills designed to hardwire the split-step into your game.

Mid-game coaching in pickleball might seem helpful, but it often backfires—disrupting rhythm, adding pressure, and straining team dynamics. Discover ways to get your partner into a flow state, and optimize for the win even when your partner is struggling.