# Coach Russ Lombardo Blog > Pickleball tips and guides from Russ Lombardo, Pickleball coach in Cary, NC. Source: https://sites.coach/russ/blog. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## Posts - [Pickleball Court Positioning Tips For Cary Players](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/pickleball-court-positioning-cary/index.md): October 24, 2026. Practical guide to pickleball court positioning Cary players can use. Local drills and tips from PCI-certified Coach Russ at Cary, Apex, and Morrisville courts. - [Pickleball Return Of Serve Tips](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/pickleball-return-of-serve/index.md): October 19, 2026. Local coach shares pickleball return of serve tips players can use now. Footwork, depth, targets, and drills at Cary area parks. - [How to Dink Like A Pickleball Pro](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/how-to-dink-like-a-pickleball-pro/index.md): October 10, 2026. Pickleball dinking tips from a Cary-area PCI-certified coach. Simple techniques to help you learn how to dink like a pickleball pro and win more games. - [Pickleball Doubles Communication Tips](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/pickleball-doubles-communication-tips/index.md): October 3, 2026. Pickleball doubles communication tips from a Cary-area PCI-certified coach. Clear calls, smart signals, and local drills to win more points together. - [Pickleball Third Shot Drop Tips For Cary Players](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/pickleball-third-shot-drop-tips/index.md): September 19, 2026. Cary-focused pickleball third shot drop tips from Coach Russ. Technique, footwork, drills, and local court advice to land more drops under pressure. - [How To Choose A Pickleball Paddle in The Cary Area](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/how-to-choose-pickleball-paddle-cary/index.md): September 16, 2026. Coach’s guide on how to choose pickleball paddle Cary players will love, plus where to demo in Cary, Apex, and Morrisville with a local PCI-certified coach. - [Pickleball Reset Drills For Cary, Apex, Raleigh and Durham Players](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/pickleball-reset-drills/index.md): September 16, 2026. PCI-certified coach in Cary and Apex shares pickleball reset drills, progressions, and local tips to build touch, stay patient, and win more points at the kitchen. - [Pickleball Footwork Drills: A Coach’s Guide](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/pickleball-footwork-drills-cary/index.md): September 10, 2026. Local guide to pickleball footwork drills Cary players can use today. PCI-certified coach shares court-tested drills, cues, and local tips for faster feet. - [Be The Nice Player](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/be-the-nice-pickleball-player/index.md): August 24, 2026. Be The Nice Pickleball Player - [Pickleball Serve Accuracy Drills That Players Need](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/pickleball-serve-accuracy-drills-cary/index.md): August 8, 2026. Guide to pickleball serve accuracy drills players can us with coaching tips from Russ Lombardo. - [How To Handle Bangers In Pickleball: Coach Tips](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/how-to-handle-bangers-in-pickleball/index.md): August 8, 2026. Cary tips on how to handle bangers in pickleball: reset, block, and counter with smart positioning and drills. Local coaching with Russ Lombardo. - [Tennis To Pickleball Transition: Coach Tips](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/tennis-to-pickleball-transition-cary/index.md): July 28, 2026. Tennis to pickleball transition Cary guide from coach Russ Lombardo. Local tips on grip, footwork, spin, and strategy at Cary-area courts. - [Best Pickleball Lessons in Cary, NC With Russ Lombardo](https://sites.coach/russ/blog/pickleball-lessons-in-cary-nc/index.md): July 28, 2026. 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