Tip of the day

Mastering your counter attacks by Ed Ju Pickleball

In today’s tutorial, Ed Ju shares valuable tips on handling attacks at the kitchen line, focusing on players advancing beyond the beginner level.

He uses dots to mark a crucial zone right at the kitchen line, challenging the usual advice to beginners to let balls bounce.

Ed stresses the importance of dominating this zone by keeping your body weight forward and being ready to return volleys or make aggressive flicks, turning defense into offense.

He encourages players to actively protect their space and feet by not backing down but engaging more directly with incoming shots.

The strategy involves maintaining an aggressive posture, utilizing the net as a barrier, and responding to attacks with controlled countermoves rather than retreating.

This approach is aimed at keeping the pressure on the opponent and controlling the pace and direction of the game.

Key Points:

• Take control at the kitchen line; don't just let balls bounce into this area.

• Stay aggressive with your body weight forward, ready to volley or flick the ball.

• Protect your space by being prepared to counter rather than backing away.

• Use the net to your advantage, considering it a barrier against low shots.

• Practice countering attacks directly, using strategic positioning and movements to maintain offensive pressure.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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