Stop Rushing to the Kitchen Line! #pickleball #pickleballtips

Summary

tanner.pickleball says amateurs think they need to get from the baseline to the kitchen line on one ball, and that’s wrong.

He compares it to a cross-country road trip: you don’t drive from New Jersey to California on one tank of gas. You stop for gas, food and a hotel. Work your way in gradually and under control so you reach the kitchen every time.

Key takeaways

• Getting to the kitchen in one sprint is a common amateur mistake
• Move in over several shots, stopping to hit each one under control
• Control matters more than speed on the way forward

Action items

• After your third shot, take a few steps and stop before each next shot
• Play a game where you must hit at least one shot from mid-court before reaching the kitchen
• Notice where you’re caught moving when the ball arrives