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July 20, 2026
Two skills that win more points right now
Some things in pickleball stay true no matter what month it is. This week we're revisiting two: how to neutralize the hardest hitters without trying to out-bang them, and how stacking in doubles actually works — not the theory, but the when and why.
How to Beat Bangers in Pickleball: The Reset System That Actually Works
Bangers skip the transition zone entirely and drive from mid-court on every ball — but that high-variance strategy fails once you stop feeding them pace to redirect.
Pickleball Stacking Explained: When and How to Use It in Doubles
Professional doubles teams at MLP and PPA events stack on nearly every point — it's the standard at the pro level, not an advanced variation.
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