People don't drill overheads enough. One of the most…
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People don't drill overheads enough.
One of the most common weaknesses I see in rec pickleball is overheads.
Not the easy putaways in the kitchen. I mean true overheads where you have to move back, get set, and take the ball high. Even some 4.5+ players who have never played other racket sports (badminton, tennis), will hit these relatively soft, letting opponents reset or counter.
It’s mostly a technique issue:
* Players stay too open, and backpeddle
* Contact is low or off balance
* They try to hit straight through the ball
These mistakes create very weak overheads
Watch some youtube videos, and try drilling these:
* Turn into a closed stance
* Shuffle backwards sideways when positioning
* Make sure contact is as high as possible
* Think contacting upwards, through the ball, not straight forward
* Let the forearm pronate/snap
That combo gives you both pace and control.
I hardly see anyone drilling overheads, but it’s one of the fastest ways to improve your game.
#sport
One of the most common weaknesses I see in rec pickleball is overheads.
Not the easy putaways in the kitchen. I mean true overheads where you have to move back, get set, and take the ball high. Even some 4.5+ players who have never played other racket sports (badminton, tennis), will hit these relatively soft, letting opponents reset or counter.
It’s mostly a technique issue:
* Players stay too open, and backpeddle
* Contact is low or off balance
* They try to hit straight through the ball
These mistakes create very weak overheads
Watch some youtube videos, and try drilling these:
* Turn into a closed stance
* Shuffle backwards sideways when positioning
* Make sure contact is as high as possible
* Think contacting upwards, through the ball, not straight forward
* Let the forearm pronate/snap
That combo gives you both pace and control.
I hardly see anyone drilling overheads, but it’s one of the fastest ways to improve your game.
#sport
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