Woman stepping in to hit a low forehand during a recreational doubles game on an outdoor court

BH Slice Floats From Chopping — Drive Through, Not Under

Summary

Universal Rackets: floating backhand slices usually mean you are chopping down under the ball. Keep a high-to-low shape, but drive through the ball instead of cutting under it.

Key takeaways

  • High-to-low is fine — chopping under is the problem
  • Drive through the ball, not under it
  • Through-contact = less float

Action items

  • Hit 15 BH slices focusing on forward drive through contact
  • Partner calls “under” vs “through” on each swing

Get the 5 best pickleball tips every week

Subscribe free

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *