Always be able to see your paddle at all times in your vision. This will allow you to make more shots. Keep the ball in front of you and be ready for any shot you may want to hit! Sounds easy, right! Here is the tip.
By focusing on tracking the ball, you will actually be less likely to drop the paddle. In fact, when most people drop their paddle they lower it to their side. Simply focusing on keeping it up in the neutral position, tracking the ball, will improve your ability to keep the paddle up.
Tip #1- A low to high swing through the ball allows the arc and soft landing in the NVZ.
Tip #2 - Shorten the swing. Push your body through the ball with a short, light swing. Use your legs too.
Tip #3 - Aim for the apex, corners and opponents weak hand.
Drill for this shot.
Regression Drill
Start with 4 dinks at the net. Person One steps back two steps. Person Two stays at the NVZ line and sends the ball to Person One. Goal is to drop each shot as you regress with two steps back per shot. Then reverse the drill and switch regressers.
The power serve is about speed and surprise. The extra speed can make it challenging for opponents to return.
When hitting a power serve, you rotate your hips and hit with a full swing that utilizes your core.
The power comes from your legs, abdomen and hips, not your arm and hand.
Remember your paddle should end pointed toward your aiming point. ( a full follow through). And practice, practice, practice.
Learning a new sport takes time, patience, practice and dedication.
#1 - Work with a good teacher. Learning the basics correctly will keep bad habits from forming.
#2 - When playing, aim for long rallies: Hit as many balls as you can so you can practice your swing.
#3 - Master the fundamentals of the game before you try to implement strategies.
#4 - Learn from your mistakes: Every mistake you make is a lesson that can help you become a better pickleball player.
#5 - Practice basic shots on the backboard or with another player.
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