It’s no secret: pickleball is getting faster. In the past, the general teaching had been to always hit the ball soft into the kitchen when you are in trouble. In theory, this is a good strategy, because if it is executed perfectly, your opponents won’t be able to attack you, and you’ll be able to … Read more
Executing a topspin shot begins with knowing when to hit it. But first, let’s define topspin: it’s generated by brushing upward on the back of the ball, making it spin forward and jump up after it bounces. This forward spin also causes the ball to dip sooner, allowing you to hit harder without sending it … Read more
If you feel like you’re able to hit your third shot drop consistently and you want to get more aggressive in transition, add the topspin drop to your game! Adding topspin makes your drop more offensive. Topspin brings the ball down, so it allows you to swing harder and still keep it in the kitchen. … Read more