Pickleball Strategy
3.5+ Player App
- Fully functional preview takes seconds to install
- Includes selected strategy scenarios so you can see how the app works
- After exploring, unlock all app content with a one-time $9.99 purchase
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Reach the 3.5+ Level
Pickleball is a game that rewards smart decisions as much as athletic ability. Many recreational players feel stuck, often losing points they believe they should win or struggling against fast, aggressive opponents.
Designed for players working toward the 3.5+ level, Pickleball Strategy – 3.5+ Player Guide helps improve court positioning, shot placement, partner communication, and rally decision-making so you can play more confidently and consistently during real matches.
Rather than focusing on isolated tips or stroke instruction, this app teaches how rallies actually develop and how stronger players think through common situations on the court.
Developed by Payton Bond, author of the book Pickleball Strategy – A Guide to 3.5 and Beyond and a regular contributor to The Kitchen Pickleball, where he writes about strategy, positioning, shot selection, and match decision-making.
Who This App is For
Whether you are new to pickleball or already an experienced recreational player, this app helps you better understand how stronger players construct points, apply pressure, and make smarter decisions throughout the rally.
Modules are labeled Basic (2.0–3.0) and Advanced (3.5+) so players can focus on concepts appropriate to their current stage of development.
Inside the App
• 20+ strategy modules covering key phases of doubles play
• 100+ scenario-based court situations and strategy articles
• animated diagrams that simplify positioning and shot decisions
• a scenario status system that helps you organize situations you want to apply in matches
Diagrams that show how rallies develop
Scenarios include clear court illustrations — where players stand, where the ball goes, and why. See the third shot drop, the fifth and seventh, the reset, and the put-away the way stronger players read them.
- 100+ scenario-based court situations
- Shot-by-shot breakdowns with “What is happening” notes
- Tap to expand any diagram full-screen
Browse by phase of the game
Strategy is organized the way a rally unfolds — serve, return, third shot, dinking, and the mental game — each with its own modules and scenarios so you can go deep on the part of your game that needs it.
- Strategy by Section or by Scenario
- Supporting strategy articles and insights
Mark what you’ll bring to your game
A scenario status system lets you organize situations into a simple, honest workflow — so practice has a focus and nothing useful slips away after you read it.
- I need to review this — understood, revisit later
- I want to work on this — actively practicing it
- Part of my game — something you use consistently
See your strategy progress at a glance
The dashboard turns your status choices into a clear snapshot — across all 100 scenarios and every section — so you always know what’s already part of your game and what’s next.
- Overall progress across 5 sections & 21 modules
- Per-section breakdowns by status
- Content-at-a-glance counts in one tap
Topics Include
• Serve and Return Strategy
• Shot Placement and Court Positioning
• Third Shot Drops, Drives, and Resets
• Dinking Fundamentals and Advanced Dinking
• Stacking, Poaching, and Team Movement
• Lobs, Overheads, and Defensive Play
• Advanced Plays (ATP, Erne, and Shake & Bake)
• Mental Game, Patience, and Resilience
• Partner Communication and Match Awareness
The app focuses on the decisions that win points. Learn where to position yourself, when to attack, where to place shots, how to recognize common patterns, and how to make better decisions throughout every phase of a doubles rally.
Free and Premium Access
A free preview of strategy scenarios is available at no cost, allowing you to explore the structure and approach of the app.
The full strategy system can be unlocked through a one-time purchase within the app (currently $9.99), providing access to all modules, scenarios, and self-assessment content.
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Support
If you have questions or need help with the app, contact:
support@pickleball35.com