Tip of the day

When to drop or to drive by ThatPickleballGuy - Kyle Koszuta

Deciding between a third shot drop or drive is crucial.

If the ball is a short return and bounces high, driving is effective, especially when the opponent is on the move.

However, if you identify that one of the opponents doesn’t apply much pressure on their fourth shot, hitting your drop to their side can be advantageous.

This allows you to gain the kitchen advantage, the greatest advantage in pickleball.

Key Points:

• Know Your Strengths: Recognize your strong shots and use them to exploit opponents’ weaknesses.

• Be Unpredictable: Varying between drops and drives keeps opponents on their toes, making them less confident.

• Identify Weaknesses: Observe opponents’ movements and shots to find vulnerabilities, like poor volleying or handling pressure.

• Apply Pressure: Driving the ball can be effective against opponents who struggle with blocking or volleying.

• Utilize the Kitchen Advantage: Getting to the kitchen line without much pressure from opponents can be a game-changer.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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