How to hit an Erne!

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Elevate your net game and gain a strategic advantage by mastering the Erne, a dynamic move expertly explained in today's video by ThatPickleballGuy.

This video breaks down the Erne, a technique involving running around or jumping outside the kitchen line to get closer to the net and attack.

The video clarifies the legality of the Erne, emphasizing that landing outside the sideline is crucial, and that you are allowed to cross the net with your paddle or body after contacting the ball on your side.

It identifies three key scenarios where the Erne is particularly effective: when your opponent's head is down and they are off balance, when opponents are diagonal and one crosses the split line, and when an opponent attempts a drop shot into your zone.

A pro tip emphasizes waiting until your opponent contacts the ball before initiating the Erne.

Key Points:

  • What is an Erne? Running around or jumping outside the kitchen line to get closer to the net.

  • Legal Erne: Land outside the sideline; crossing the net with paddle/body after contact is allowed.

  • Head Down Back Foot Erne: Effective when the opponent is off balance.

  • Split Line Erne: Use when opponents are diagonal and one crosses the split line.

  • Baseline Drop Erne: Employ when an opponent attempts a drop shot.

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