Tip of the day

Mastering the speed-up flick by The Picklr!

Nick from The Picklr teaches the flick speed-up shot, an excellent and surprising offensive technique

He shows how to do it near the net with your backhand.

Nick says to use a wide stance and wait for a ball that comes up to your belly or chest, then flick it with your wrist to surprise the other player.

This move is great because it can quickly turn a slow game into a fast attack, and you can make it look like you're going to do something else.

Nick gives tips on practicing: first, try flicking the ball by yourself, and then practice with a friend to get better at aiming.

He reminds us to keep the paddle low to avoid hitting the ball into the net.

Key Points

• Focus on the backhand flick speed-up shot, utilizing a wide stance and targeting the ball at the belly button to chest height.

• Use wrist action to flick the ball, creating an unexpected offensive move.

• Practice initially by tossing the ball to oneself, then with a partner to improve placement and accuracy.

• Avoid common mistakes like not lowering the paddle enough, which can lead to hitting the net.

Watch the full tutorial here.

Deal of the day

• Franklin X-40 pickleballs (pack of 36) for $30 off on Amazon - A great deal on Franklin balls!

Meme of the day

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