Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Port Townsend High School New Backboard

 

Mastering Pickleball Fundamentals: A Deep Dive into Backboard Drill Sessions

Unlocking Precision and Power with Consistent Techniques

Introduction:

In the world of Pickleball, honing your skills is not just about swinging a paddle and hitting a ball. It's a meticulous dance of precision, power, and technique. As players, we constantly seek ways to refine our game, to push boundaries, and to unlock new levels of mastery. One such avenue for improvement lies in the art of backboard drill sessions.

The primary goal of the day? To maximize repetitions within a 15-minute window, emphasizing placement skill development.

The two-handed backhand, the alluring top spin roll, and the essential core weight transfer - together, they establish a foundation that minimizes strain on the elbow and shoulder while ensuring a consistently precise stroke.

Join us as we delve into the intricacies of this drill session, exploring the nuances of each technique and uncovering the secrets to unlocking precision and power on the Pickleball court.


Time Code List
0:01 Backboard Drilling Begins - 4ft Volleys, two-handed F/B 1:21 Ground Stroke: 12ft Two-Handed Forehand 2:50 Ground Stroke: 12ft Two-Handed Backhand 7:32 8ft Dinking: two-handed F/B 10:26 4ft Volleys, two-handed F/B 11:24 12ft Two-Handed Forehand/Backhand 12:04 Drop Serve 12:57 Talking 13:32 Ball Roll

2 comments:

  1. jack. i haven't used the backboard at hs yet nir have seen its location. can one practice there without being on the court? thanks, hope

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    1. Hi Hope, There are actually two backboards at PTHS. One is at the pickleball courts and the other is at the tennis courts. The video was shot at the tennis courts.

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