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One of the biggest requests I receive is how to play against bangers!
When playing against bangers, there's often the flight or fight response - either move out of the way or to bang back! This is what bangers want! They like the rhythm of banging back and forth when you try to smack the ball back at them! I know it seems counter-intuitive, but my recommendation for playing against bangers is to slightly pull the paddle into your body. This softens the shot so that the balls falls into the Kitchen, getting the banger out of his or her beloved rhythm so you're rewarded with a nice juicy pop-op or a net ball! Instead of tightening up and trying to bang back, keep the body relaxed, and like catching a line drive baseball, pull back the paddle just a bit to absorb all the power that the banger is giving you! At bootcamp, players go up against a machine with hundreds of balls!! Some players are nervous at first, but these are the players that typically enjoy it so much that they ask for time on the machine and they become so good at blocking the ball into the Kitchen! So the next time you're playing against bangers, work on softening the shot and dropping the ball into the Kitchen to see how effective it is! |
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Care About Your Returns? How well you hit your return of serve plays a huge role in determining how the rest of the point unfolds. Your life will be so much better if you do this....
Use Your Serve to Cause Trouble! You have so much control when serving! It is a great time gain an advantage and you have a whole bunch of options. Look to cause trouble like this. Think Before Your Hit Your 3rd Shot! Is someone telling you that you 'always' have to play a third sot drop? Well, we have a different opinion. |
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How to Hit a Lob,
Deb Harrison demonstrates two distinct times of lobs (the normal lob and the top spin lob) and the times when they might be used most effectively. |
A Quick Tip to Improve Your Drop Volley
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Everyone wants to be able to
defend against hard hitters and drop the ball in the kitchen. Our recent Pickleball 411 showed how - by taking pace off the ball. It was so popular, we’re happy to be able to share another tip that can help you improve your drop volley. Hear from 5.0 gold medalist David Redding as he further explains this tricky concept in a very easy to understand way. David also has a simple drill that you can use right now to help you develop soft hands. Take control of your game by taking pace off the ball and catch your opponent by surprise! |
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Pickleball:
Drills to Run Down the Lob, by Deb Harrison |
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Being ready for a shot increases your chance of winning.
Today we have a fun little quick tip for you. Hear from 5.0 pickleball player and coach, Dee Davison, as she gives us a trick that is guaranteed to improve your chances of hitting the next shot that comes your way. It’s simple and easy, and this often forgotten secret will help get you ready for your next shot. Check out this quick tip and improve your game! |
3 Mistakes to Avoid when Volleying
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What to Do When Your Drop Shot Doesn’t Drop?
The Surprising Strategy to Make Sure You Cover Every Shot at the Net
How to Improve Playing Performance with Your Tournament Partner
My Top 5 Pickleball Strategies to Play Against Slammers
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