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Training

Training aids help you improve faster than games alone. Targets, rebounders, grip tape, lead tape and retrievers support focused, repeatable practice.

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How to choose

  • Practise dinks and drops with court targets.
  • Refresh overgrips when they get slick or worn.
  • Add lead tape gradually and test changes.
  • Use a ball retriever to save your back.

Common questions

How can I get better at pickleball quickly?

Practise soft skills such as dinks and third shot drops with targets, and play with slightly stronger players to learn positioning.

What does lead tape do on a paddle?

It adds weight to specific spots, increasing power and stability or enlarging the sweet spot, depending on where you place it.