How to Beat Bangers in Pickleball: Strategies for Success

TLDRLearn how to beat bangers in pickleball with these strategies. Keep them back with low penetrating volleys and counterattack when they give you a slower, higher shot. Focus on having a good ready position, a firm wrist, and a compact swing to improve your technique. Play the odds and recognize when their shots are likely to go long. Don't repeatedly go back to them if you're having trouble responding, instead, change up your approach.

Key insights

🎯Target penetrating low volleys to keep bangers back.

💡Counterattack with aggressive shots off their slower, higher shots.

👣Maintain a good ready position with firm wrists and compact swings.

🎲Play the odds and let their high drives go long.

🔄Change up your approach if you're struggling against their shots.

Q&A

How do I keep bangers back in pickleball?

Use low penetrating volleys to target their feet and sides, making it difficult for them to move forward.

What should I do when they give me a slower, higher shot?

Counterattack with aggressive shots aimed at open sections of the court.

How can I improve my technique to beat bangers?

Focus on having a good ready position, with a firm wrist and compact swing.

Should I always go for the shot when a banger hits a high drive?

No, if the ball is above the height of your shoulder, it's likely to go long. Let it fly and don't try to hit it.

What should I do if I'm struggling to respond to their shots?

Instead of repeatedly going back to them, change up your approach and strategy to catch them off guard.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the video topic: how to beat bangers in pickleball.

00:42Target low penetrating volleys to keep bangers back.

02:26Counterattack with aggressive shots off their slower, higher shots.

04:03Focus on having a good ready position, firm wrists, and compact swings for better technique.

06:11Recognize when their shots are likely to go long and let them fly.

08:31Change up your approach if you're struggling against their shots.