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Keys to faster hands

Keys to faster hands

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August 22, 2025

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4 Pillars to Faster Hands at the Kitchen Line by Roscoe Bellamy Pickleball

This video, by Roscoe Bellamy Pickleball, outlines four key pillars for developing fast hands at the kitchen line.

The first pillar is Anticipation, which focuses on reading your opponent and the situation to predict when they might speed up the ball.

The second pillar is Preparation, which involves setting yourself up to handle an attack once it's anticipated.

The third pillar is Reaction, which emphasizes doing less rather than more, with a focus on a compact swing and engaging your core.

The final pillar is Efficiency and Stability, which focuses on maintaining control throughout the hands battle.

The video also suggests three drills to practice these skills, including a wall drill, a dead dink speed-up drill, and a "heels on the line" drill.

Key Points:

Anticipation: Read your opponent's body, ball, and paddle position to predict speed-ups.
Preparation: Maintain a wide, athletic stance with a light grip and track the ball.
Reaction: Avoid jumping and use a compact swing, while engaging your core.
Efficiency: Stay level and focused on making clean contact rather than trying for a one-shot winner.
Drills: Use wall drills and other practice techniques to improve hand speed and reaction time.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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