Tip of the day

Complete forehand drive tutorial by pro Zane Navratil

In a comprehensive tutorial, pickleball pro Zane Navratil breaks down the forehand drive into six essential steps:

• preparation

• weight transfer

• swing path

• acceleration

• contact point

• follow-through.

He emphasizes the importance of using the non-dominant hand to assist in body rotation during preparation.

Navratil advises players to effectively transfer their weight forward, even when moving backward, to generate power.

He highlights the significance of an upward swing path to impart topspin and recommends a compact, accelerated swing for better control.

Making contact slightly ahead of the body near the front leg and allowing a natural, extended follow-through is also key.

Key Points:

• Utilize the non-dominant hand to aid in body rotation during shot preparation.

• Transfer weight forward, even when backpedaling, to enhance shot power.

• Employ an upward swing path to generate topspin.

• Use a compact swing with quick acceleration for better control.

• Make contact slightly ahead of the body and allow a natural follow-through.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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