Successful Speedups Using A Target

If you want to have the most success with your speedups, it’s super important to understand where your opponents like to counter from so that you can avoid those spots. There are two spots that most players have an easier time hitting counters from: The extended forehand, and the body backhand. It is easy to generate power from both of these spots, so you are less likely to win the rally by speeding up there.

  1. The extended forehand – This is when you speedup to your opponent’s forehand away from their body. This is the favorite spot for most players. Most people prefer their forehand over their backhand, and have an easy time generating power from there.
  2. The body backhand – This is when you speed up right at your opponent’s chest. For most players, that is an easy backhand counter. The backhand punch volley is one of the first shots that you learn in pickleball, and a relatively easy shot to execute. It is also easy to get power here, so speeding up right at the body backhand is likely to get you into trouble.

Those spots are generally poor choices against most opponents, however, the one thing to keep in mind is that everyone is different. Some people hate their forehands, and others don’t feel confident in their backhand punch volleys, so it’s always good to test all your spots and make note of how your opponents respond.

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