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Mastering your backhand punch volley! 🥊

Mastering your backhand punch volley! 🥊

Paul from Pickleball Daily
August 14, 2023

Tip of the day

How to hit a backhand punch volley by The Pickleball Clinic

Matt from The Pickleball Clinic introduces the backhand punch volley, a key shot for advancing from the 3.5 to 4.0 skill levels in pickleball.

Unlike regular volleys, the punch volley is about a controlled, aggressive push forward, not a swing.

Matt emphasizes keeping the paddle in front, using the elbow and shoulder for movement, and ensuring the wrist remains steady. This technique is especially useful against third shot drives or high third shot drops.

Key Points:

Backhand Punch Volley: An aggressive, controlled push forward, not a swing.
Paddle Positioning: Keep the paddle out in front with a slight elbow bend.
Using Elbow and Shoulder: Push forward using the elbow and shoulder, not the wrist.
Steady Wrist: The wrist remains still; avoid flicking or rolling.
Aggressive Approach: Punch the ball straight and aggressively, not upwards or downwards.

Watch the full tutorial here.

Gear review of the day

HUDEF Viva Pro Pickleball Paddle Review by The Pickleball Pirates

The HUDEF Viva Pro is a versatile paddle that offers a mix of spin and power. It has a T700 raw carbon fiber face that provides good friction for more spin.

In dink battles, the ball feels like it sits on the paddle, giving players great control. The paddle isn't primarily for power, but the 14mm version offers more pop while the 16mm version is more about control.

For its quality, it feels like a $200 paddle but is priced at only $99.