Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast 17: The EASIEST Way To Tell When To Advance To The Kitchen!
Jul 8, 2025
The hosts kick off with amusing stories about facing lobbers and dealing with injuries. They share a golden tip for advancing to the non-volley zone, highlighting the need for a powerful overhead shot. Timing and communication are essential as you read your opponents' cues. Strategies for positioning and attacking emphasize exploiting weaknesses rather than just hitting hard. The discussion wraps up with the art of anticipating game flow, contrasting pro and rec play while keeping the atmosphere light and entertaining.
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Attack When Opponents Turn Or Stretch
- In dinking rallies, watch opponents' hips, shoulders, and feet for signs they are out of position.
- Attack when an opponent turns shoulders, shows their back, or stretches away from the kitchen line.
Exploit Exposed Shoulder Blades
- If an opponent shows their back shoulder blade, recognize an Ernie or attack opportunity immediately.
- Prepare to exploit rotated backs or limited bailout angles by moving into the right position fast.
Step Up After A Pressure Dink
- Step as close to the kitchen line as you can after a pressure dink to maximize your attacking options.
- Avoid admiring a good dink from far back; move 70% up the transition zone quickly to capitalize.