More and more pros and advanced-level players now add lead to the edges of their paddle to add weight or change the weight distribution. Adding weight adds power to your game. Force = mass x acceleration. More mass, more force. When it comes to weight distribution, the effects vary based on where the weight is placed.
The ATP is one of the most beautiful shots in pickleball. It's hard to find one more beautiful than a match-ender to advance to the gold medal.
Hand speed is a luxury in the game of pickleball. With fast hands, you can be more aggressive and play with more margin for error.
"The future of the game is in hand speed.”
A common piece of advice in pickleball is to slice your return, pushing the ball deep into the court and keeping the bounce low.
What you don't hear is what to do if you're the team receiving that ball.
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Pickleball is often times described as a game of momentum swings, where one player or one team can go on runs and string several points together.
There are two critical kinds of balance in doubles pickleball. And, both are equally important to your success on the court.
Picture this: You or your partner pop a ball up to your opponent. The alarm bells go off and you begin to retreat. Your goal is to get to the baseline to play some defense.
Ok, I whiffed on an overhead…again.
I finally made it to the court this week for the first time in...*checks calendar*...way too long. Let me tell ya, pickleball rust is a real thing. Reaction time decays and the feel for drops and resets suffers.
Class please say 'Hello' to Tommy. Tommy say 'Hello' to the class. Tommy Tomahawk may be the new kid in pickleball but according to Zane Navratil, the Tomahawk is not going anywhere.
Most pickleball players and coaches tend to think of third shot drops and third shot drives as very different techniques — almost opposites — from one another.
The most frustrating players to play against are the ones who beat you in the soft game. Here are some great tips to make sure you come out on top when the game slows down.
Time to choose: third shot drive or third shot drop?
Either answer works. You're both right. What you need to remember is: just because you chose one or the other, you're not stuck with that decision.
Pickleball/tennis grip names are the worst. Continental, Eastern, Semi-Western...are we holding a paddle, or joining Magellan's next expedition?
You and your partner are back by the baseline. Your opponents get cheeky and sprinkle a drop shot in the kitchen.
The alarms go off and you sprint for the dropper. You make it to the descending ball just in the nick of time.
Where do you hit your third shot drop? Middle? Sideline? Or do you just close your eyes and hope for the best? Many top players recommend targeting the backhand of the left-side player.
The backhand flick is a shot that separates the men/women from the boys/girls on the pickleball court. The flick is a backhand roll shot that is used to attack an opponent. It is typically deployed as a speedup volley during a dink battle.
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