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Tip of the day

This video features an interview and on-court session with professional pickleball player Hurricane Tyra Black, currently ranked as the number five women's doubles player.

Tyra and the host analyze game footage from Major League Pickleball, discussing key strategies for court positioning and shot selection.

She explains her decision-making process for using a lob from the mid-court, a unique strategy to give herself and her partner more time to reset the point.

The video also delves into hand speed, with Tyra explaining how she learned to shorten her swing to improve her reaction time in hands battles.

She stresses the importance of patience on the court, working the point, and waiting for the right ball to attack.

Tyra notes that one of the hardest things for her to learn was the soft game, including dinking.

The final part of the video features on-court drills and technical advice, including an "Ocean Drill" that focuses on defensive court positioning.

She also describes her preference for a central paddle position that allows her to react quickly to either side.

Key Points:

  • The Lob: Use a lob from the mid-court to reset the point and buy time.

  • Compact Swings: Shorten your swing to improve reaction time in hands battles.

  • Patience: Work the point and wait for the right ball to attack.

  • Hand Speed: Maintain a central paddle position to react quickly to either side.

  • Court Positioning: Master defensive court positioning to improve your game.

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Would you try playing like this?? 🤣

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Paul