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Secrets to faster hands

Secrets to faster hands

Paul from Pickleball Daily
August 27, 2025

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Secrets to Developing Fast Hands with Hayden Patriquin by tanner.pickleball

The video features a collaboration with Hayden Patriquin, the number three men's doubles pickleball player in the world, who shares his secrets to developing lightning-fast hands.

Hayden offers several key tips for improving hand speed, emphasizing proper form and positioning.

He explains the importance of maintaining a ready position at the kitchen line with feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.

Hayden also introduces the "triangle method," which helps players anticipate the return after a cross-body speed-up.

The video presents two drills to practice hand speed, including a "Kitchen Line Volley Drill" and a "Figure-Eight Drill."

These drills are designed to improve the transition and "feel" of flipping between forehand and backhand sides.

The video also includes a demonstration of these techniques in action during a game simulation.

Key Points:

Proper Form: Maintain a ready position with feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.
Anticipation: Use the "triangle method" to anticipate the return after a cross-body speed-up.
Kitchen Line Drill: Volley the ball back and forth as fast as possible to improve hand speed.
Figure-Eight Drill: Practice this drill to improve the transition between forehand and backhand shots.
Balanced Power: Find a "happy medium" between using the shoulder and the wrist for power.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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