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Why I Wrote This Book & How You Can Make the Most of It
What to Expect
What I Mean by Smart Pickleball™
Welcome to the Pickleball Guru Academy - Day 1: How to Win a Point in the First Three Shots
Welcome
Segment 1: A Good Serve
The Guru’s Drill: Serving
Segment 2: A Good Return of Serve
The Guru’s Drill: Return of Serve
Segment 3: A Good Drop Shot
4 Secrets to Get Your Drop Shot to Go Where You Want (and Not Where You Don’t)
The Guru’s Drill: The Drop Shot
Frequently Asked Questions: Part 1
The Drop Shot
Where Should I Aim My Drop Shot?
Is There Ever a Time I Shouldn’t Hit a Drop Shot?
The Lob Shot
When Is It a Good Idea to Lob?
Who Should Run for the Lob?
What Shot Should I Hit to Counter a Lob Shot?
Strategies to Keep Your Eye on the Ball
From Clinic to Lessons
Private Lesson #1
Keep Your Paddle Up—No, Really!
The Guru’s Drill: Keep Your Paddle Up
How to Know Who Should Take a Ball Down the Middle
The Guru’s Drill: Shadowing Your Partner
How to Call the Ball Like a Champ
The Guru’s Drill: Call the Ball
Day 2: How to Force Your Opponent to Give You a Point or Make a Great Shot
Introduction
What to Do When Your Drop Shot Doesn’t Drop
The Guru’s Drill: Drop It From Anywhere
Why You MUST Play at the No-Volley Line (And 2 Lies You Tell Yourself When You're There)
Segment 1: A Good Dink
How to Hit a Good Dink Shot
The Guru’s Drill: Improving the Dink Shot
Segment 2: A Good Volley or Put-Away
The Guru’s Drill: Volley Away
Segment 3: Putting It All Together
The Guru’s Drill: Play to Practice
Frequently Asked Questions: Part 2
Playing As a Left-Right Combination
Tips to Play Against a Right-Left Combination
Playing Switch-a-Roo
How to Pick the Right Paddle So It Helps (Instead of Hurts) Your Game
The Guru’s Drill: For Testing a Paddle
Solutions for the Emotional Aspects
Private Lesson #2
How to Play Against Someone Who Spins the Ball
Pickleball Etiquette: How to Get to Play with Better Players and Make Sure You’re NOT That Person Everyone Hates Playing With
When You Want to Join Players Who Are STRONGER Than You:
Mental Games You Can Play with the Scoring
When You Agree to Join Players Who Are WEAKER Than You:
How to Play the Conditions: Indoor & Outdoor Play
How to Play the Outdoor Environment
How to Play the Indoor Environment
Day 3: A Day of Private Lessons
Private Lesson #3
Pre-Game Partner Communication
Tips for Poaching: What to Do When Your Partner’s Getting ALL The Balls
Look at Their Leading Shoulder
Onward & Upward
Personal Challenges for Recreational Play
About the Author
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