Pickleball Tip Leaning Forward on Counters
Summary
All Things Pickleball kept missing counters into the net even when the paddle was there in time. The fix from a hitting partner was almost too simple: stop standing straight up when the ball is attacked at you.
A slight lean forward changed the contact and the misses stopped. Before blaming swing path, check whether you’re upright or tilted into the ball.
Key takeaways
- Upright posture is a common cause of counters into the net
- A slight lean forward can fix the miss
- Check posture before overhauling your swing
Action items
- Have a partner attack at you while you exaggerate a forward lean
- Film your counters and check whether your shoulders are behind your feet