Pickleball is a game of deception.
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PickleballPickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the world, is often described as a game of strategy, skill and deception. While its combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis may seem simple at first glance, mastering the art of pickleball requires more than a quick serve or a powerful spike.
Success on the court often depends on subtle tricks and clever plays that keep opponents guessing. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, understanding the deceptive nature of the game can give you a significant advantage.
So here are eight Essential Pickleball Tips that can help improve your game and in turn outwit your opponents.
8 tips for playing pickleball
- Schedule solo drills against a wall 1-2 times per week. 45 minutes is enough.
- Punch with your opposite hand as much as with your preferred hand.
- Exercise control, feel and consistency, never erratic power.
- Develop a child-like curiosity about how your body works at the deepest levels (breathing, core activation, joint positioning, and spinal straightening).
- Train the quality of movement before “exercising.”
- Train relaxation. Constantly test whether you can achieve the same result with a more relaxed grip, arm, shoulders, jaw, gaze, etc.
- Warm up with gentle floor exercises at home before hitting the courts and always take time to cool down.
- Don’t play every day unless you’re a pro. Every rest day is an opportunity to recover and improve dynamic posture.
This way, you’ll be a functionally advanced version of yourself every time you step on the court.
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