Feel like your pickleball game has stalled? Improve your positioning, shot selection, and decision-making with visual, scenario-based pickleball strategy.
Download the app free and explore 25 visual strategy scenarios and articles. Unlock the complete strategy library anytime with a one-time $9.99 purchase. No subscription.
Great pickleball is about more than hitting good shots. Learn where to position yourself, when to attack, where to place the ball, how rallies develop, and how stronger players make better decisions throughout every rally.
Whether you're working toward the 3.5+ level or already an experienced recreational player, Pickleball Strategy – 3.5+ Player Guide helps improve court positioning, shot selection, partner communication, and match decision-making through visual, scenario-based instruction.
Developed by Payton Bond, author of Pickleball Strategy – A Guide to 3.5 and Beyond and a regular contributor to The Kitchen Pickleball, where he writes about strategy, positioning, shot selection, and match decision-making.
Rather than focusing on stroke mechanics or isolated tips, this app teaches how rallies develop, how stronger players think through common situations, and how better decisions lead to more points won.
WHO THIS APP IS FOR
Whether you are new to pickleball or already an experienced recreational player, this app helps you better understand how stronger players construct points, apply pressure, and make smarter decisions throughout every rally.
INSIDE THE APP
• Visual Strategy Browser with animated court diagrams
• 20+ strategy modules
• 106 strategy scenarios and 8 strategy articles
• Progress tracking to organize concepts you want to apply in matches
• Visual instruction based on real match situations
TOPICS INCLUDE
• Serve and Return Strategy
• Shot Placement and Court Positioning
• Third Shot Drops, Drives, and Resets
• Dinking Fundamentals and Advanced Dinking
• Stacking, Poaching, and Team Movement
• Lobs, Overheads, and Defensive Play
• Advanced Strategies and Specialty Plays
• Mental Game, Patience, and Resilience
• Partner Communication and Match Awareness
UNLOCK THE COMPLETE LIBRARY
Explore 25 visual strategy scenarios and articles at no cost.
Unlock 106 strategy scenarios and 8 strategy articles anytime with a one-time $9.99 purchase.
No subscription. Future strategy updates included.
I highly recommend this app to all pickleball players. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player looking to move your game to the next level, every aspect of the game is covered. Helpful tips and strategies for all aspects of play, including serves, returns, third shots and everything else. The scenarios and modules are easy to navigate as you track your progress on your pickleball journey!
App Review
BillyRoche11
Whether you’re new to pickleball or an experienced player, this app provides valuable tips and strategies for every aspect of the game. The in app lessons are easy follow and comprehend, while the progress tracking keeps me motivated to keep learning. This app is definitely worth the download for players with any skill level!
Hugely helpful for next level
Sean Bernard
This app has really helped me move beyond the 3.5 level. The way the content is laid out is easy to follow along, and the tracking features have kept me honest in my training. No brainer if you’re looking for an intuitive guide for the next level.
Great Pickleball Strategy Guide
NinjaRide
This app is excellent for any level player that wants to improve their situational awareness and strategy on the court to create a more competitive edge. It covers all aspects of the game and offers a quick access and jump-to format for on-the-go use. I highly recommend using this app.
-Updated Visual Strategy Browser.
Version 1.4.1
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Information
Seller
SMALLBIZBI LLC
Size
83.8 MB
Category
Sports
Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
