Richard Pickleball
The "Richard Pickleball" YouTube channel, hosted by pro player Richard Livornese Jr., offers educational content focused on improving pickleball IQ and on-court performance through gameplay analysis and technical breakdowns. The channel covers strategic topics such as court positioning, resetting, and transitioning, alongside techniques like third-shot drops, speed-ups, and kitchen line strategy.
Master the Forehand Counter in Pickleball: The #1 Skill for good Hands
Most players struggle with the forehand counter because they swing too big, panic, or don’t understand how to absorb and redirect pace. In today’s faster game, mastering the forehand counter is one of...
The OFF BALL Secret to Winning Firefights in Pickleball
Most players lose firefights before the ball even comes to them… because they are not ready as the off ball player. In today’s fast paced pickleball, your positioning, paddle readiness, and anticipati...
The PERFECT Poach in Pickleball! Win More Points at the Net
Most players think poaching is random aggression… but the best poachers in pickleball are reading patterns, positioning correctly, and taking over at the perfect moment. In this video, I break down ho...
Stop Ball Watching You’re Costing Your Team Points
Most players think the point is decided by the person hitting the ball… but at the highest level, it’s often the off ball player at the net that actually controls everything. If you’re just standing t...
Stop Slicing Every Dink… BUMP It Instead (More Pressure, More Wins)
Most players default to the slice dink… but that’s not always the best option anymore. In today’s game, the bump — taking the ball out of the air with a more aggressive, controlled contact — is becomi...