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What is sliding?
Paul from Pickleball Daily
December 17, 2025
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This video explains how to increase your defensive speed and effectiveness by using anticipation and an advanced technique called "sliding."
Anticipation is less about being in the correct spot and more about narrowing down the range of shots you need to cover.
It involves eliminating the shots your opponent cannot hit and focusing only on the shots they can make consistently.
"Sliding" allows you to position yourself early, often slightly out of position, to prioritize a forehand or backhand volley.
By sliding, you essentially give up defending one side in favor of sitting on the side you want to hit the shot with, such as your backhand.
The amount you can slide depends on the ball's position; if the ball is out wide, you can slide further to defend those sharp lines of attack.
If you know the ball is coming to a specific side due to your position, your hands will feel much quicker because you can anticipate and prepare for that shot.
After executing your shot, it is crucial to immediately slide back into your normal defensive position very quickly.
Key Points:
Improve defensive speed by anticipating and eliminating shots your opponent cannot hit.
Use "sliding" to intentionally position yourself to favor hitting a forehand or backhand.
Slide further off-center when the opponent is attacking from a wide court angle.
Your hands feel faster when you know exactly which side the ball is coming to.
Always slide back into your regular defensive position immediately after hitting the ball.
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Paul