Placement Makes Power Better
Kyle Koszuta says placement is just as important as power, if not more. Playing a softer game and placing the ball into different spots forces your opponent to move.
Kyle Koszuta says placement is just as important as power, if not more. Playing a softer game and placing the ball into different spots forces your opponent to move.
Limitless Pickleball explains the shake and bake, one of the best plays in doubles. After a deep return, the server drives the third shot hard at an opponent (the shake).
Aylex Pickleball Academy breaks down how pros generate drive power, from stance and leg drive to aiming for an 80% drive instead of maximum pace.
Universal Rackets breaks the backhand topspin drive into three steps. Step one: drop the paddle tip below the ball.
Universal Rackets explains the trade-off of a more closed paddle face. Tilting the paddle downward gives you topspin, but switching to a semi-western or western grip makes low balls much harder.
Universal Rackets shares a quick lesson on how to hit a powerful forehand. It’s a short technique cue for adding pace to your drive.
tanner.pickleball gives clear rules for the third-shot decision. Drive when a strong return has you on your back foot, to earn an easier next ball to drop, and drive when you can get your body weight set behind the ball to apply pressure.
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