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The backhand decision tree
Paul from Pickleball Daily
October 24, 2025
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Tip of the day
Pro player Zane Navratil presents a step-by-step decision tree to help players determine the best shot selection when dealing with a ball on their backhand side at the kitchen line.
Players should always try to take the ball out of the air to contact it at a higher point and maintain court position, except for very high, floaty, or short dinks.
The decision to attack should be based on your personal skill set, the opponent's skill set, and their court positioning.
After the ball bounces, a two-handed backhand is generally preferred over a one-handed slice if the ball is within range.
This is because the two-handed backhand provides more offensive options for attacking or hitting aggressive dinks.
Only if you cannot reach the ball for a two-hander should you resort to the one-handed slice, which is a purely defensive shot.
A safer, defensive slice should aim for the inside foot of the player directly in front of you, essentially resetting the dink rally.
Players should mentally track their success rate after each attack to better understand which balls to attack.
Key Points:
Always try to take the ball out of the air to contact it higher and maintain position at the kitchen line.
The decision to attack depends on your personal skill set, the opponent's skill set, and their court position.
After the ball bounces, favor the two-handed backhand for its superior offensive options.
Use the one-handed slice only as a last resort, as it is strictly a defensive shot that allows opponents to take the initiative.
When forced to use a slice, aim for the inside foot of the opponent directly in front of you.
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Paul