Low Volleys
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2m 36s
Imagine that your opponents just hit a quality third shot drop that you are trying to volley out of the air, or that your opponents hit a quality dink that you are trying to volley before the bounce. Since your opponents hit a quality shot, it will be unattackable. Your best shot may be to reach over the Non-Volley Zone or Kitchen Line and hit a low volley and get into a dinking war with your opponents. To hit a low volley:
1. Remain in Pickleball Ready – Remember to stay compressed. Since you will be hitting a low volley, it is important to get your body low and stay compressed because you want to hit the pickleball on the underside of the ball.
2. Open Your Paddle Face – As a reminder, when the pickleball is below the net, you will need to open your paddle face toward the sky to get some lift under the pickleball.
3. Keep Your Eyes on the Pickleball – As with any shot, remember to keep your head down and watch the pickleball strike your paddle.
4. Lift from Your Shoulder – Use a pendulum movement and lift from the shoulder. Do not break your wrist or elbow.
Key Takeaways:
1. To hit a low volley:
a. Start in Pickleball Ready (remember to stay compressed and get low);
b. Open your paddle face;
c. Keep your eyes on the pickleball; and
d. Lift from your shoulder, without breaking your elbow or wrist.
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