Have you ever thought about becoming a better off-ball pickleball player?

Because everyone practices hitting shots…

…but very few practice what to do when they’re not the one hitting the ball.

And that’s actually where a lot of points are won or lost. So here’s what you have to know!

Even when the ball isn’t on your paddle, you must be ready for two things.

• Your partner speeds it up… and you’re there ready to finish the point
• Your partner leaves a shot a little too high… and now you’ve got to bail them out

And of course, a dink coming your way, buts that easier to handle.

See, if you’re NOT ready for those moments before they happen, you’ll make errors you could have avoided. 

In fact, I was playing the other day with a friend who does this so well.

I popped a dink up, they attacked it, and then he countered it to win the point.

I turned to him and just said, “Thanks for bailing me out.” And the truth is, this wasn’t luck, because he does it ALL THE TIME.

How?

Well, he’s mentally engaged and ready for anything to come his way. On every point, especially when he isn’t the one hitting, he’s expecting something to happen, not hoping it doesn’t, or reacting after it already has.

Because here’s the thing. . .

The players who look “quick” or “instinctive”  aren’t reacting fastest, they’re usually just more prepared, earlier.

And that all starts with one specific footwork habit that keeps your body engaged and your mind locked in every single rally.

And I’ll show you exactly how to use it in this video from 0:03–1:46.

See ya next Friday!

-Kyle 

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