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Y When the ball is lobbed over your head use Y If your OPPONENT is at the NVZ line the best
my best shot which is calling out “yours” to place to hit the ball is when it bounces about
my partner to go back at an angle and return half way between the net and the NVZ line
it. After I yell yours then I should slide over because your opponent has very little time
sideways and switch sides of the court. to react to your shot especially if it is well
disguised.
Y If the ball is lobbed. The first player to say
“mine” should take it or someone may get Y Your target is a soft topspin shot to your
hurt. opponent's right clavicle. If your opponent
should jump aside and let the ball go by him
Offensive Move for Advanced it should land about one or two feet from the
Pickleball Players baseline.
Y If you see that you have hit a well placed shot
and your opponent decides to hit your shot
back. You should anticipate a weak shot and
be ready EARLY to put it away.
Y Chances are good they will miss the shot but
you must expect it to be returned.
Keys to the point:
Y Practice.
When, where and how to hit the ball:
Placing your shot at your opponent’s right clavicle
if the player is right handed. The opposite for left
handed players. It is is a very awkward and difficult
area to hit the ball from. (It is a chicken wing
position).
It takes a lot of practice, accuracy and ability to
make this shot and be accurate and consistent.
The shot is made when YOU are up at the NVZ line
dinking with your opponent.
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