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4 essential tips from 4 pros
Paul from Pickleball Daily
September 29, 2025
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This video features an all-star lineup of professional pickleball players—Hayden, Kate, Gabe, and Anna Bright—who each share a masterclass on a crucial aspect of the game, including the two-handed backhand roll, forehand speed-up, backhand flick, and the offensive lob.
Hayden begins by teaching the two-handed backhand roll, emphasizing a simple, upward, scooping motion and proper forward footwork.
Kate then demonstrates the forehand speed-up off the bounce, advising players to only attack high-sitting dinks and use wrist flex for deception.
For this speed-up, she recommends aiming low at the opponent's body or hip for maximum difficulty.
Gabe introduces the backhand flick, which should be used as the second shot in a combo where you first dink wide to pull the opponent out of position.
He stresses the importance of pronation and closing the paddle face slightly to drive the flick forward.
Anna Bright concludes the lessons by explaining that the most effective offensive lob is hit out of the air from the right side to take away an opponent’s reaction time.
She also advises generating topspin on lobs hit off the bounce to ensure the ball kicks deep after landing.
All four pros emphasize that mastering these aggressive shots requires maintaining a simple technique and a high degree of shot-specific discipline.
Key Points:
Two-Handed Roll: Use a simple, upward scooping motion, stay forward, and use a slice to neutralize powerful rollers.
Forehand Speed-Up: Attack high-sitting dinks, use wrist flex for deception, and aim low at the right hip or body.
Backhand Flick: Execute as a two-shot combo: dink wide, then flick to the middle.
Offensive Lob: Hit out of the air from the right side for maximum effect, and use topspin when lobbing off the bounce.
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