“A South Florida trip with serious court time, beach energy, great food, and an easy way to find games while you’re in town. Pompano Beach and Coconut Creek, Florida, are the kind of destinations that make pickleball travel easy. You can plan real court time instead of hoping to find it, then fill the rest of the day with beach time, standout meals, and a few genuinely fun stops between matches.” Read the story here.

If your opponent is in mid-court, maybe a touch closer to the kitchen than baseline. Do you keep the ball in front of you or go cross? Do you hit them a ball they can volley or roll to their feet?

Most players think the mid-court is about hitting the right shot.

It’s not.

It’s about making the right decision in a split second—based on what you see, not what you planned.

That’s why you can hit a good ball… and still lose the point.

In today’s breakdown, I’ll show you exactly how to read the situation and choose the right option—so you stop guessing and start winning more of these points.

👇 Keep reading and use the mid-court decision tree in your next game.

Richard Pickleball just dropped a great clip called “Pressure Those Fourth Shots!”—and he’s absolutely right about one thing:

Most players leave a lot of offense on the table here.

The ability to generate real power on the fourth shot can change a point fast… when it’s used at the right time.

But that’s where most 3.0–3.5 players get stuck.

They focus on hitting harder—without first reading the situation.

In today’s breakdown, I’ll show you how to think about the fourth shot differently—so you’re not just adding power, you’re making the right decision before you swing.

👇 Watch the clip, then read my article.

A Clear‑Eyed Look at the “Seven Strategies” Kitchen‑Line Video

There’s nothing wrong with the seven strategies in Kyle Koszuta’s video — most of them are solid fundamentals every player should know. But that’s also the point: they’re fundamentals. Useful, yes. Game‑changing, not exactly. Read my review.

For a better plan, try my free ebook, “The 3.5 to 4.0 Transition Blueprint (5-Day Pickleball Training System).”

The PBPT20 discount code to save 20% at GAMMA Sports expires May 31st, so now’s the time to stock up on your favorite gear before the summer pickleball season is in full swing.

Here's our top picks for staying cool, comfortable, and playing your best this summer:

Get ready for summer play and save while you still can.

Use code PBPT20 to save 20% until May 31st at GAMMA Sports.

Enhance Pickleball’s “NEVER Lose Another Dink Battle With These 8 Tips” is packed with smart advice on spin, footwork, contact points, and aggressive vs. defensive dinking. But there’s a deeper lesson hidden underneath the technique—one that most 3.0–3.5 players completely miss.

👇 Watch the video first, then read my breakdown on why patience, positioning, and emotional discipline matter even more than your dinks.

That’s right—if you haven’t heard yet, DPC Coconut Creek is rolling out a brand-new 2026 clinic lineup featuring PPA pros Juan Benitez and Nicole Conard, alongside DPC Director Gene DeVito and teaching pros Amore Cook and Madison Henry.

With daily rotating clinics, they cover everything from beginner fundamentals to advanced, pro-focused topics—there’s truly something for every level. Additionally, DPC now hosts 4 amateur tournaments each month, in addition to its highly popular seasonal six-week leagues. 

What are you waiting for? Jump on PlayByPoint and check the schedule for Diadem Pickleball Complex – Coconut Creek today. www.diadempickleballcomplex.com

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