Tip of the day

Mastering the Shake and Bake! by BK Pickleball

The "Shake and Bake" is a powerful combo where one partner hits a third shot drive, targeting the opponent's backhand, causing a pop-up for the other partner to finish with a volley.

The forehand drive is crucial; proper footwork and early setup are key.

Players can use an open stance for baseline shots and a closed stance to move up front.

Like a Nike swoosh, the swing path starts high, gets under the ball, and finishes high. This generates topspin and power.

After the drive, the partner should approach and position themselves to finish the point with a powerful middle shot.

Key Points:

• Forehand Drive Setup: Proper footwork and early preparation are essential. Use an open stance for baseline shots and a closed stance to advance.

• Swing Path: Create a 'swoosh' symbol with the swing path, starting high, getting under the ball, and finishing high for topspin and power.

• Partner's Role: After the forehand drive, the partner should approach the net and position themselves to finish the point with a powerful shot down the middle.

• Targeting: Aim the forehand drive at the opponent's backhand pocket to induce a pop-up to the middle or right side of the court.

• Execution: Proper execution of "Shake and Bake" can lead to easy points by utilizing power and precise targeting.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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