How to Play Pickleball Like a Pro

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Do you play any sports? Not only is it fun but it’s also a great way to stay healthy!

For one thing, it can lower your risk of certain conditions such as heart disease and stroke. On top of that, it can improve your mental health!

The best part is that there are so many different ones to choose from! Some popular options include soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, and baseball, all of which will get your adrenaline going.

Pickleball is another example. It might not be as well known as some of the other sports out there but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t fun!

Interested in giving it a try? Want to learn how to play pickleball like a pro? Keep reading for some tips!

What Is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong. Invented in 1965, it’s played on a court that’s roughly 1/3 the size of a tennis court.

Played either as singles or doubles, the goal is to score more points than your opponent—that is, the first one to reach 11 points (by at least a 2-point margin) wins.

4 Tips on How to Play Pickleball Like a Pro

Want to up your pickleball game? Here are a few things that you might want to keep in mind!

1. Identify Your Target Player

Assuming that you’re playing doubles, it’s important to identify your target player. Ask yourself, “who do you want to pick on?”. Nine times out of ten, you’ll want to keep the ball away from the stronger opponent.

In other words, you want to hit the ball toward the weaker opponent. Don’t give the stronger player a chance to counterattack.

2. Upgrade Your Paddle

The paddle that you use can have an impact on how you play. If you’ve been using yours for a while, perhaps it’s time for an upgrade.

It might take some time for you to get used to a new paddle but chances are, it’ll be worth it.

Speaking of equipment, it’s also important that you wear comfortable court shoes. After all, you’ll be moving around a lot!

3. Accept Criticism

Don’t be afraid to accept criticism. After all, you can’t improve without admitting to your own errors and mistakes.

If possible, network with advanced players. Chances are, they’ll be able to give you some tips that’ll point you in the right direction.

4. Avoid Scooting Up

Avoid scooting up when you serve or before you return a serve. If anything, that’ll only set you up for disaster.

For one thing, you won’t be able to return the third shot due to the double bounce rule. Given that, it’s a much better idea to just stay back.

Mastering Pickleball

And there we have it—four tips on how to play pickleball like a pro. If anything, the most important thing is to practice!

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