Tip of the day

How to Hit the Tomahawk by Zane Navratil Pickleball

Zane Navratil teaches how to execute a Tomahawk shot.

The tomahawk is a technique that extends reach by allowing the hand to be behind the paddle, generating extra inches of reach compared to a normal backhand.

This shot is especially useful when the ball is above the level of the net, and the player has time to perform it.

The grip for this shot is quite extreme, and it's crucial to snap the wrist through the ball, pushing forward and upward, even for high balls.

Zane emphasizes that this shot can generate more topspin, angle, and power but is situational and requires practice to master.

Key Points:

• The Tomahawk shot extends your reach and is useful when the ball is above net level.

• It requires an extreme grip and snapping the wrist through the ball.

• The shot should be pushed forward and upward, generating more topspin, angle, and power.

• It feels awkward initially but will feel natural with practice.

• It's a situational shot, not used on every point.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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Meme of the day

Literally me explaining every point to my friends when we’re at dinner! Click to watch the full video. 🤣

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