Backhand Roll Levels #pickleball

Summary

Shea Underwood’s quick clip stacks three versions of the backhand roll on top of each other, labelled beginner, intermediate and pro, as two players trade balls across the net.

It runs just a few seconds, so it’s best used as a visual comparison: watch it a few times, focus on one version at a time, and notice how the swing and the ball’s flight change from level to level. Then compare that with how you currently hit your own backhand roll.

Key takeaways

• The same shot shown side by side at beginner, intermediate and pro level
• Watching one version at a time makes the differences easier to spot
• Comparing your own roll to each level shows where you are now

Action items

• Watch the clip several times, once per level
• Pick the level closest to your current backhand roll
• Film a few of your own backhand rolls and compare them with the clip
• Practice in drop-feed reps before trying the shot in live play