Read the court. Pick the shot. Learn why.

The strategy game for pickleball players. Make the call against the clock, then get the coaching.

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SCENARIO 1/3

You're on the baseline. Pick your third shot.

Good call.The drop gives your team time to reach the kitchen.

SCENARIO 1/3VIPR 2.0 match: Getting to the Kitchen Line

Your call.

Your shot is on its way over and both opponents are still back. You are standing behind the baseline with time to move.

Pick A, B or C to see the coaching.

Move forward together with your partner up to the kitchen line.GREAT
Moving up to the kitchen line lets you reach the next ball in front of you
The team reaching the kitchen line first controls the point. Move up together so the next ball arrives in front.
Take a few steps and stop in the middle between the two lines.OK
Stopping halfway leaves the next ball landing right at your feet
Stopping in the middle is hardest, the next ball bounces low at your feet. Keep walking to the line.
Stay planted at the baseline and wait for the ball to come to you.MISTAKE
Staying at the baseline lets the opponents take the kitchen line first
Stay back and they take the line, hitting down at you. Get forward after your shot to apply pressure.

A match is three scenarios like this one, each against the clock.

Good shots start with good decisions.

Read it like a rally
See all four players and the ball, then pick your shot.
Get the why, every time
Right or wrong, every answer comes with the coaching explanation.
Built with pickleball coaches
Scenarios and coaching for every level, VIPR 2.0 to 5.5+.
Think at game speed
Every shot is on a 30-second clock. Smart calls and quick answers earn more stars.