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Article Library

Welcome to the IT Guy Pickleball Article Library.

The website pages introduce the ideas, methods, and philosophies of IT Guy Pickleball. The Articles section is where we go deeper.

Here you'll find articles about specific pickleball issues, techniques, strategies, coaching ideas, and the concepts behind becoming a Learning Player.

Some articles will explore ideas introduced elsewhere on the website. Others may stand on their own. An article may also connect to more than one page when the subject crosses different parts of the game.

The goal isn't to create an elaborate filing system. At least not yet.

For now, this is simply a place to store the deeper dives—the ideas that deserve more explanation than a webpage can provide.

As the library grows, we'll discover whether it needs more structure.

Until then, browse, explore, and find something that interests you.

There's always more to learn about pickleball.

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Article Library

Deep dives into the WHY behind the game

Pickleball player considering a Mental Representations recipe while preparing for the incoming ball.

What Are Mental Representations?

How experience and information become mental tools for recognizing situations and making decisions on the court.

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Beating Bangers

A deeper look at dealing with pace without simply answering force with more force.

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What Is Situational Awareness?

Learning what to look for so the information already available on the court becomes useful.

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What Is Tai Chi Pickleball?

An exploration of balance, awareness, patience, and learning to work with the force coming at you.

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