Don’t Make This Common Error When on Offense in Pickleball with Ben Johns
Summary
Pickleball 360 with Ben Johns: a ball that works against a balanced opponent can become attackable when someone is moving quickly through transition without a split-step. The lesson is about recognizing that closing speed changes which ‘safe’ offensive shots stay safe — adjust height, depth, or selection when they’re sprinting in.
Key takeaways
- Opponent closing hard changes shot safety
- Watch for no split-step while they rush NVZ
- Don’t gift attackable height to a closing player
- Offense must adapt to their transition pace
Action items
- Partner closes without split-step; practice safer offensive options
- Call ‘closing’ out loud before you choose the shot
- Film: which of your attacks got punished on the sprint-in?
- Cue: ‘if they’re running, don’t float it’