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In Episode 112 of The James Ignatowich Show, James breaks down the most overlooked—but absolutely critical—part of your pickleball game: the return of serve. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced player, this episode dives into:
✅ Why deep and consistent returns matter more than ever
🔁 How to mix in short slice and high cross-court returns to gain time and disrupt rhythm
🧠 When a lob return actually makes sense (yes, really)
🎯 How to target the middle to create confusion—especially against righty-lefty teams
💥 The myths of cross-court attacks—and how pros really use them
🧍♂️ Why you keep getting hit... and how to stop getting bagged
James also shares a few entertaining anecdotes—from attacking his own student Max Freeman, to giving props to the ducking master himself, Quang Duong.
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In Episode 112 of The James Ignatowich Show, James breaks down the most overlooked—but absolutely critical—part of your pickleball game: the return of serve. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced player, this episode dives into:
✅ Why deep and consistent returns matter more than ever
🔁 How to mix in short slice and high cross-court returns to gain time and disrupt rhythm
🧠 When a lob return actually makes sense (yes, really)
🎯 How to target the middle to create confusion—especially against righty-lefty teams
💥 The myths of cross-court attacks—and how pros really use them
🧍♂️ Why you keep getting hit... and how to stop getting bagged
James also shares a few entertaining anecdotes—from attacking his own student Max Freeman, to giving props to the ducking master himself, Quang Duong.
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