Own the middle of the court

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This video provides a breakdown of how to dominate the middle of the court using modern pickleball strategies.

The presenter, a professional player, discusses a range of tactics and shots to give players an advantage from this crucial court position.

He introduces the Aggressive Inside-Out Dink, a push dink used to catch opponents out of position when they have closed down the middle.

Another key strategy is the Speed-Up to the Backhand, which is used to counter an opponent cheating towards the middle of the court.

The video also explores hitting the "chicken wing" or right hip to jam an opponent, and the effective use of a speed-up through the middle once other spots have been exploited.

Key Points:

  • Aggressive Inside-Out Dink: An aggressive push dink to catch opponents off guard.

  • Speed-Up to the Backhand: A shot to counter opponents cheating towards the middle.

  • Hitting the "Chicken Wing": A strategy to jam opponents who are sitting on their forehand side.

  • Speed-Up Through the Middle: Use this shot once you've earned the right by hitting other spots.

  • Dictate Play: Mastering these shots helps you dictate play from the middle of the court.

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Paul