Pickleball hot take: Your "ceiling" doesn't matter if your "floor" is in the basement. 📉 Stop training for the 10% of shots you might hit and start building the foundation that never breaks. Would you rather have one "elite" shot or be impossible to beat on your worst day?

Pickleball hot take: Your "ceiling" doesn't matter if your "floor" is in the basement. 📉 Stop training for the 10% of shots you might hit and start building the foundation that never breaks. Would you rather have one "elite" shot or be impossible to beat on your worst day?

Unpopular Opinion: Your "bad reflexes" are actually just bad footwork. Penelope Towne found that by focusing on unencumbered footwork and reading her opponents, the ball actually feels slower.

You’re either maintaining… or drilling. Maintenance keeps you where you are. Drilling is what moves the needle. Most players confuse reps with progress. They rally. They sweat. They feel busy. But nothing actually changes.

Is a "soft game" something you’re born with, or is it 100% coachable? Drop a comment: 👇 "Soft hands are a gift" 👇 "Anyone can learn to dink" #Pickleball #PickleballTips #NightTrainPickleball

Hot Take: If you’re just "playing games" to get better at pickleball, you’re actually just reinforcing your bad habits. Serena was struggling with consistency and shot choice until she stopped just "playing" and started training with Night Train Pickleball.

You probably aren't as high a level as you think. Prove me wrong. 👇 Comment your current rating below and I’ll send you the 8+ page guide to see if you actually make the cut!

Most pickleball players are "rating inflated" and don't actually know what level they're playing at. 🤐 There’s a massive difference between a "soft 3.5" and a "true 3.5."

Night Train Pickleball was built on nothing but hustle and word-of-mouth. Is organic growth still possible in 2026, or is the "word-of-mouth" era dead? Let’s hear it. 👇

Is drilling the "side-to-side" shuffle actually realistic for a real game? 🧐 Some say it’s too robotic; I say it’s the only way to get out of a slump and find your rhythm again. What’s your take: block drilling or live points only?

Low = Drop. High = Drive. That rule alone cuts unforced errors in half. Comment TRAIN if you want fewer mistakes and better decisions.

If you aren’t talking, you aren’t winning. Why are so many pickleball players afraid to be "loud" on the court? Is it "politeness" or just bad habits? #pickleballtips #pickleballcoach

The best nicknames aren’t chosen—they’re earned. Coach Thomas got "Night Train" from his father-in-law, comparing him to NFL legend Dick Lane. Is it better to have a "cool" court name or a game that speaks for itself? Or do you need the name to bring the intimidation? 👇

Coach Thomas’s #1 rule is HAVE FUN. He’s found that laughter is the "secret sauce" for better retention and breaking through when your game feels stuck in the mud.

If you aren’t laughing on the court, you aren’t learning as fast as you could be. Question for the #Pickleball family: What’s the one thing that always makes you laugh on the court—even if you just lost the point? Let’s hear your best court stories below! 👇

Stop obsessing over what could go wrong. Start wondering what happens when it all goes right. Most players are terrified of the next level. They stay small because it’s safe. At Night Train, we don’t do "safe." We do "amazing." Stop overthinking your game and start evolving it.

Do you believe that Pickleball isn't just a game of paddles; it’s a game of psychology? Comment 'TRAIN' and let's find out!

Don’t blink! There is nothing quite like a high-speed hands battle at the kitchen to get the heart racing. This is exactly why we play the game. Who do you think had the better reset here? 👇 #Pickleball #HandsBattle #CourtLife #PickleballHighlights

Drive when it earns you space. Drop when it earns you control. The Drive–Drop Drill 2.0 trains decision-making, not just shots. Structure creates consistency. Consistency creates confidence. Comment 'HPT' for free HPT session

Is the "Split Step" the most misunderstood move in Pickleball? Watch this breakdown and let's discss. 👇 Comment TRAIN for the full footwork guide!ping" and losing balance