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.