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How to get FASTER hands! 🐆
Paul from Pickleball Daily
January 03, 2024
Tip of the day
In today’s video, Tanner shares techniques and drills to improve hand speed and reaction time.
Tanner emphasizes the importance of proper form, including keeping feet still, using only the arm for hitting, and maintaining a specific paddle position.
He demonstrates how to snap down on the ball, aiming to make the opponent hit up, which increases the chances of winning a hands battle.
He shows the difference in hitting with the proper arm position versus a beginner's arm position.
The video includes drills for practicing the wrist snap for power, tracking the ball, and countering effectively.
Tanner also covers positioning, recommending a slight cheat toward the backhand for quicker reactions.
The drills range from easy to hard, allowing players to improve their skills progressively.
Key Points:
Keep feet still and use only the arm for hitting to increase reaction time.
Maintain a specific paddle position, looking through it with the tip of the nose.
Snap down on the ball to force the opponent to hit up.
Practice drills for wrist snap power, ball tracking, and countering effectively.
Position slightly toward the backhand for quicker reactions in hands battles.
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Paul
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