Playing Picklers with Poor Mobility
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If your opponents have poor mobility, then this is a weakness that you and your partner can exploit. Make your opponents move on the pickleball court. This does not mean you have to hit lines on the court. However, work on moving the pickleball around the court by (1) taking advantage of some angled shots; (2) switch up your shots to make your opponent move side to side; (3) mix in some lobs when your opponents are at the net; and (4) use some short shots, like drop volleys, if your opponents are staying back on the court. In short, make your opponents move!
Also, to note, when playing picklers with poor mobility, expect them to have fast hands, smart court positioning, or some other strength to compensate for the poor mobility. Take these strengths into consideration when playing and, again, make your opponents move!
Key Takeaways:
1. To defeat the picklers with poor mobility:
a. Make your opponents move by hitting angles, side-to-side shots, lobs, and drop volleys; and
b. Expect your opponents to have some other strength, like fast hands or smart court positioning.
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