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Net to net and
back to back
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BY JOE DINOFFER
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nsure which opponent to hit toward in doubles?
We all know that simple is good, especially under
competitive pressure. Split-second decisions do not allow
for careful consideration and there is certainly no time to
ask your coach or look up a tip in Pickleball Magazine!
Here’s the question this column will address: Which
opponent do you hit toward in doubles? Read this tip well.
What you learn needs to become intuitive and automatic.
The answer contains both good news and bad news.
The good news is that there are basically only two
options. The bad news is that there are two options to
understand and remember. The choices are based on where
you are on the court when you strike the ball.
The thread that connects both answers is the time
factor. In the middle of an action-packed doubles point in
pickleball, aim at the person closest to the net if you are
at the net yourself. This puts pressure on your opponents
by hitting to the person who has less time to react. But, if
you are on the baseline, hit to the opponent who is farthest
from the net to give you more time to recover and improve
your own court position.
Here’s a short way to remember this critical tactic: Hit
net to net and back to back. It’s as simple as that! •
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