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Advanced return of serve strategies
Paul from Pickleball Daily
April 04, 2025
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This video presents five advanced return strategies to give players an edge in pickleball.
The first strategy involves returning to the player who excels at "crashing" the net, thus slowing their approach.
The second strategy advises keeping returns away from opponents with a strong third-shot drive.
The third strategy focuses on returning to the opponent's backhand, often a weaker side.
The fourth strategy suggests capitalizing on opponents' recent errors by returning to them again.
The fifth strategy emphasizes "post-contact position responsibility," meaning following your return's trajectory.
These strategies aim to disrupt opponents' rhythm and create advantageous situations.
Key Points:
Return to the Crasher: Slow down aggressive net players.
Avoid Strong Drivers: Keep returns away from powerful third-shot drivers.
Target Backhands: Exploit the opponent's backhand weaknesses.
Capitalize on Errors: Return to players who recently made mistakes.
Post-Contact Positioning: Follow your return's trajectory.
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Paul