6 *More* Stubborn Habits Losing You Matches (And the fixes!)

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If you’re wondering why you keep losing pickleball matches, it might not be your athleticism or your paddle - it’s the persistent stubborn habits that are quietly costing you points.

In this follow-up to my original “Stubborn Habits” video, I’m breaking down 6 MORE common pickleball mistakes I see in 3.0–4.0+ players, and exactly how to fix them. These aren't just pulled out of a hat; they are everyday challenges that come up over and over again.

On my own journey from 3.5 to 5.0 (and then to pro level play), I had to clean up every one of these habits myself (and still sometimes need to check myself). The good news? Fixing even one can immediately tighten up your game.

In this video:

• Why “serve and stay” matters
• Why attacking crosscourt often backfires in doubles
• The habit of not expecting the ball to come back
• How backing up at the kitchen line creates pop-ups
• Fixing inefficient “happy feet” during dinks
• Why you keep hitting putaways into the tape — and how to finish forward instead of down

If you’re serious about improving your pickleball strategy, reducing unforced errors, and winning more doubles matches, this video will help you make smarter decisions immediately.

00:00 Intro
00:25 Habit 1: Serve and stay
02:16 Habit 2: Don’t attack crosscourt
04:46 Habit 3: Expect the ball to come back
06:24 Habit 4: Hold the line
08:30 Habit 5: Fix “happy feet” at the NVZ
12:14 Habit 6: Stop hitting putaways into the tape
14:39 One habit this week challenge + outro

👇 Comment below: which habit are you working on this week?

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