Coach Mo: Tip Of The Month

Pickleball Tip of the Month

1) How to defend against lobbing opponents in Pickleball

How to Defend Against Lobbing Opponents 1. Pick a fast partner. 2. If the wind is very fast.Try to keep it at your back because it will make their lobs sit in the air and help you hit an overhead shot. 3. If both players are lobbing and you are losing a lot of points […]

2) Attributes of a 5.0 Pickleball Player

Attributes of a 5.0 Pickleball Player 1.You have excellent SHOT SELECTION knowing THE RISKS AND REWARDS of each shot that you take in relation to: The score. The difficulty of the shot. Opponents strengths. Knowing your own ability limits. Enough leeway for error for each shot. 2.You are a STUDENT OF THE GAME knowing the […]

3) Offensive Move for Advanced Pickleball Players

Offensive move for advanced players. Placing your shot at your opponent’s right clavicle if the player is right handed. The opposite for left handed players. It is is a very awkward and difficult area to hit the ball from. (It is a chicken wing position). It takes a lot of practice, accuracy and ability to […]

4) In Pickleball the best offense is a good defense

THE BEST OFFENSE IS A GOOD DEFENSE AGAINST CERTAIN OPPONENTS Size up your opponents before you play your match and decide if you and your partner are steadier then your opponents.(do they make more unforced errors ) If you feel that you are steadier, then be patient and keep the ball in play with high […]

5) Size up your opponents

Size up your opponents before and while you are playing to find their weakness. 1. Is there a lefty opponent? Watch for when both backhands are to the middle of court and hit the ball closer to the the weaker player’s backhand. 2. Is your opponent hitting their forehand and backhand on the same side […]

6) Teaching Pickleball Ambassadors Coaching Techniques

1.INTRODUCTION – Tips for being a better coach. Arrive at your clinic early to be sure everything is set up properly. Make it clear that you have a passion for coaching. Be a student of the game. Look into all opinions from other coaches of how the game could be played and use what seems […]

7) How To Practice Pickleball More Efficiently

1. Do not just hit balls. 2. Get the most out of every practice. 3. Practice with a purpose. ( Practice using game situations drills ). 4. Have a target and call out the target on every shot. Hit about 20 balls in a row to each target. 5. Break the game down into sections […]

8) 10 Ways to Improve Your Pickleball Technique

1. POINT YOUR SHOULDER. Point your shoulder towards your target when hitting on the backhand side on all shots and point your left shoulder toward your target on forehand side on all shots. 2. AIM YOUR PADDLE MOTIONLESS. Aim your paddle motionless where you think you will be making contact with the ball early before […]

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