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You’re Losing Points Before You Even Swing—Here’s Why.
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You hit a perfect third-shot drop… and still lose the point.
You set up for an easy volley… and somehow dump it into the net.
You keep getting beat down the line… and you have no idea why.
Sound familiar?
Here’s the truth—it’s not your mechanics that are failing you.
It’s your Pickleball IQ.
The Secret Weapon Nobody Talks About
Most players focus on mechanics. They tweak their third-shot drop, experiment with topspin, or mess with their grip trying to “fix” their game.
And sure, that stuff matters…
But if you don’t know when or why to use those shots, they’re useless.
Pickleball IQ is the real game-changer.
It’s what separates players who just hit shots from players who win points.
It’s the ability to:
✅ Predict your opponent’s next move before they even know what they’re doing
✅ Control points instead of just reacting to them
✅ Exploit weaknesses instead of hitting aimless rallies
✅ Adjust mid-match instead of stubbornly repeating the same mistakes
Now, let’s talk about the two best players in the world—Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters.
Ben is a master at setting traps—he’ll lull opponents into a pattern, then flip the script at the perfect moment.
And Anna Leigh? She might be the best shot-maker in the game, male or female.
But here’s what never gets talked about—both of them are insanely smart on the court.
They don’t just react; they dictate.
They don’t just hit; they outthink.
That’s why Anna Leigh can dominate players twice her age—not just because she’s faster or has greater hands, but because she sees the game unfold right before it actually happens.
I know this because I’ve played against them… and because I’ve studied over 250 hours of their matches.
Why Most Players Never Develop Pickleball IQ
Most players figure this stuff out the hard way—through sheer trial and error.
You know that feeling when you walk off the court thinking, Why do I keep making the same mistakes?!
Yeah. That’s because nobody is teaching this.
Until now, the only ways to improve your Pickleball IQ were:
1️⃣ Playing hundreds of matches, slowly figuring things out after losing over and over again. (Painful.)
2️⃣ Paying for private coaching—and hoping the coach actually teaches strategy, not just mechanics. (Expensive.)
That’s why we created something completely different.
The Pickleball IQ Test—Now Even Better
A few months ago, I had a thought…
What if you could measure Pickleball IQ?
We built a Pickleball IQ Test to help players understand exactly where they stand in their strategic awareness.
Over 11,000 players took it.
And the response has been awesome.
And now?
We’ve made it even better.
✅ It’s fun. You’ll love seeing how pickleball-smart you are.
✅ It includes a full breakdown with in-depth video explanations. (30 minutes of footage, with timestamps so you can jump straight to what you missed.)
🚀 This isn’t just a quiz. It’s a game-changer.
The best players don’t just play. They think.
They process the game faster.
They make smarter decisions.
They win more points with less effort.
So… where do you stand?
🔥 Take the new Pickleball IQ Test now → ThatPickleballTest.com
-Kyle
P.S. Besides members of ThatPickleballSchool, you’re the first people to see this test. It’s NOT public yet, so please keep it under wraps. I’ll let you know when it officially goes live.
P.P.S. Because it’s still in testing, I’d love your feedback! After you take it, reply to this email and let me know—what did you like? What didn’t you like? Your input might help shape the final version before it goes live next week.
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