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Pickleball Instructional Tips
Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you.
What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream.
When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others,
you won't be the victim of the needless suffering.
Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you.
What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream.
When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others,
you won't be the victim of the needless suffering.
Touch Short Game
Hold the paddle like a baby bird.
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Short backswing / big shoulder turn.
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The lower the ball the more the paddle is open.
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Hit angles to open the middle of the court.
Forehand Ground Stroke
The sooner you get your paddle back the sooner you're ready.
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Your beset shot is hitting off your front foot.
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Where the paddle face is pointing at contact is where the ball goes.
Volleys
Paddle up and elbows out.
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Short backswing and big shoulder turn.
Volleys
Paddle up and elbows out.
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Short backswing and big shoulder turn.
Backhand Ground Stroke
A big shoulder turn will help you get your paddle back.
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Start preparing from the time ball leaves your opponent's paddle.
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Paddle face open for a slice return.
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Your best shot is off your front foot.
Serves
Have a target picked out.
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Take your time, you are in control.
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Variety is very important in your serve.
Return of Serve
Go from the open position to the closed position.
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The faster the serve the shorter the backswing.
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Swing through the ball and finish high.
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Move forward after you make contact with the ball.