Episode 5 is about the shot everyone underrates — until it costs them the point. The return of serve doesn't get the highlight reels. No one clips a deep, consistent return for social media. But it might be the single most important shot for controlling a rally. Here's why: your return sets up your opponent's third shot. A weak return gives them options. A deep, consistent one takes those options away before the point even develops. We're back with Dr. Michael Oakson, aka The Pickleball Chiropractor, to break down exactly how to own this shot — the technique behind a return you can actually repeat under pressure, the strategy for forcing weaker third shots, and the drills to make it second nature. Pickleball is a game of inches. This episode is about winning those inches before the rally even starts. Episode 5 is live now. Fix your return, and you fix your whole game. [WATCH EPISODE 5] Play Better.
Breygan Holbrook
CEO & Co-Founder, Holbrook Pickleball P.S. Did you miss the first four episodes? Episode 1: The skill-building foundation. Where the journey started.
[Watch Now] Episode 2: The first real test. Competing at the 4.5 level at a PPA Tour tournament against some of the sharpest players.
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Episode 3: We asked the pros: What does it take to actually get to 5.0?
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Episode 4: How to serve like a pro and master the first 4 shots with Dr. Michael Oakson.
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