What to Do If Your Opponents Are Targeting You
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If your opponents decide to target and isolate you, try the following strategies:
1. Engage your partner in more shots. For instance, consider having your partner cover 60% or more of the court or encourage your partner to poach more shots.
2. Make play a little more confusing for your opponents. Give your opponents a different look, which can be accomplished by poaching or stacking or switching with your partner. Also, consider stacking or switching to engage the particular opponent that is targeting you straight-on, rather than crosscourt.
3. Most importantly, continue to watch My Pro Pickleball Coach, drill, and get better, so you can take advantage of your opponents when they target you!
Key Takeaways:
1. If your opponents are targeting you:
a. Engage your partner in more shots;
b. Make things more confusing for your opponents by stacking, switching, and poaching; and
c. Continue to improve your pickleball skills!
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