advanced doubles strategy in the opening rallies

Pickleball Nationals 2018

How about winning a tournament within the first three exchanges of the ball across the net?

It’s been done at a major NW tournament by two students who took this clinic from me!

The serve, the return and the third shot. Play these 3 shots with inattention and they are just like any other. Play these 3 shots with INTENTION and you and your partner can consistently shut down a rally with a side out, or a point and a most definitely a smile!

In this clinic we will

  • Amp your serve
  • Drill serve returns to marginalized your opponent’s third shot.
  • Drill partner communication.
  • Drill the dynamics and add offense to the third shot drop.
  • Turn you and your partner into poachers with a license to kill.
  • Drill getting points and side-outs that take you to the victory circle.

If you know me and my clinics, you know that I will spend time with each participant individually to check on correct grip and body mechanics, and as a group we will focus on fundamental techniques and tactics to take advantage of the opening rally.

Players should be at least at the 3.0 level.

This 3 hour clinic will take place at Armory Pickleball. Date, time and registration information available at the click of this button…