7 tips to go from beginner to expert

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This video, by tanner.pickleball, reveals seven proven tips to help players fast-track their journey to a 5.0 pickleball skill level.

The host, a 6.0 DUPR rated player, shares valuable insights gained from extensive experience.

One crucial tip is to move low like a crab after hitting a third shot drop, anticipating the ball's return.

Another key insight is the "fourth ball mental checklist," which emphasizes attacking the ball out of the air when possible to take time away from opponents.

The video also stresses the importance of generating offense from the kitchen line, particularly by attacking wide balls to create angles.

It advises angling resets more cross-court from the middle of the court for better consistency.

Developing a strong counterattack is highlighted as crucial for defending against drives and speed-ups.

Controlling the kitchen line by cutting off aggressive dinks is another differentiator for 5.0 players.

Finally, the video suggests adding deception by "holding your dink," pausing before hitting to make opponents freeze.

Key Points:

  • Move Low Like a Crab: Stay low after a third shot drop to anticipate the return.

  • Fourth Ball Mental Checklist: Prioritize attacking the fourth ball out of the air when possible.

  • Generate Offense from Kitchen Line: Attack wide balls from the kitchen line to create angles.

  • Angle Resets Crosscourt: Hit resets more crosscourt for better consistency.

  • Develop a Good Counterattack: Prioritize hitting the ball down towards the opponent's knees.

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