PICKLEBALL TIP FROM THE PRO

You’re  playing against a couple of bangers – they serve hard, and you just know that third shot is going to be a drive and not a drop.
This is why I recommend a high, loopy return of serve as close to the baseline as you feel comfortable trying.  Preferably, about two to three feet from the baseline.
Bangers don’t like this!
They’re forced to hit the ball pretty much flat-footed instead of moving towards the ball and the Kitchen – if they’re going to power the ball, they have to use their own power, not yours!
And if they are hitting it flat-footed, all the power comes only from the arm, not from the entire body.
This return of serve has an added benefit! It gives you more time to join your partner at the Kitchen!
And, you know I’m a huge fan of making the shot that gives you more time. That high, loopy return of serve gives you time to run, walk, or maybe even stroll to the Kitchen and get set and relaxed for the banger’s third shot!
Join us every Saturday at 9 a.m. for the Pickleball clinic.
See you on the court!
Sylvain Halais / hptenniscr@gmail.com