Do This Trick To Survive overheads!

Summary

tanner.pickleball’s overhead-survival trick: when the lob is coming, prioritize early high paddle and a controlled block/redirect rather than a panic swing. Surviving the first overhead keeps you in the point; hero counters often end it for them.

Key takeaways

• Paddle up early on lob recognition
• Block/absorb first; counter second
• Footwork under the ball
• Panic swings feed putaways

Action items

• Partner lob → overhead; you only block 15 reps
• Call ‘lob’ the instant you see it
• Practice turn and run recovery after block
• Cue: ‘up and soft’