Five Advanced Return Strategies to Improve Your Game

🏓Returning to the player who is better at crashing can create chaos and uncertainty, potentially leading to a mistake on their end.

🚫Keeping the ball away from the player with a deadly third shot drive can reduce the pressure and make the game easier.

↔️Hitting to the player's backhand can limit their shot options and put them under pressure.

🙌Using the post contact position responsibility can help cover the court and force opponents to hit tough shots into the gaps.

🤝Covering for your partner in difficult situations is essential to maintain good communication and teamwork on the court.

Why should I return to the player who is better at crashing?

—Returning to the player who is better at crashing can create chaos and uncertainty, potentially leading to a mistake on their end.

How can I keep the ball away from the player with a deadly third shot drive?

—You can keep the ball away from the player with a deadly third shot drive by strategically placing your returns to other areas of the court.

Why is hitting to the player's backhand important?

—Hitting to the player's backhand can limit their shot options and put them under pressure, making it harder for them to execute their preferred shots.

What is post contact position responsibility in pickleball?

—Post contact position responsibility refers to the positioning of your partner after hitting a shot, which allows you to cover specific areas of the court and anticipate your opponent's next move.

Why is it important to cover for your partner in difficult situations?

—Covering for your partner in difficult situations is essential to maintain good communication and teamwork on the court, preventing gaps in coverage and capitalizing on opportunities.

00:00In this video, you will learn five advanced return strategies to improve your pickleball game.

00:10Strategy number one is returning to the player who is better at crashing, creating chaos and uncertainty for them.

01:03Strategy number two is keeping the ball away from the player with a deadly third shot drive to reduce pressure.

02:00Strategy number three involves hitting to the player's backhand to limit their shot options.

03:35Strategy number four is using post contact position responsibility to cover the court effectively.

05:08Strategy number five is covering for your partner in difficult situations to maintain good communication and teamwork.