PICKLEBALL SCHOOL
THE FUNNEST GAMES ARE THE ONES WITH THE LONGEST RALLIES!
WEEKLY SKILLS TO LEARN WILL BE POSTED HERE.
CHECK BACK OFTEN!
ARE YOU SPLIT STEPPING?
Split stepping is an easy and effective way to be ready for each shot. Remember to start your split step as your opponent is just about to hit the ball back to your court!
PICKLEBALL SPLIT STEP BASICS - FOOTWORK DRILLS
This video highlights with graphics. Watch to see how much different all the players look on the court and how much more ready and effective the player using the split step is. Again, pay attention to when the highlighted player begins his split step.
OFFENSIVE DINKING - BOUNCE OR NO BOUNCE
Paddle tracking is an easy and very effective way to be ready for anything that comes at you!
PICKLEBALL PARADOX - WHERE’S YOUR BOUNCE BUBBLE?
Envisioning a bubble will help you in bounce or volley decisions!
PADDLE TRACKING
Paddle tracking is an easy and very effective way to be ready for anything that comes at you!
PADDLE TRACKING IN 60 SECONDS
RESPECT THE X
The forehand doesn’t always take the middle! Watch this 15 minute video for an intro to Respect the X.
SEE RESPECTING THE X IN PLAY
Watch a point breakdown with analysis to see Respecting the X in action and the oops when it’s not respected.
