Forehand Punch Counter: Over the Ball Like Table Tennis, Firm Grip
Backpaddle’s lesson on the forehand punch volley: cutting under the ball adds slice and kills pace. They want a compact, table-tennis-style path more over the ball.
FH Counter: Ping-Pong Form — Don’t Drop the Elbow
Richard Pickleball pins weak forehand counters on an awkward ball where the elbow drops behind you — you get jammed and have no room to swing.