How Better Players Create Pressure at the Kitchen
💫 Get my FREE match planning worksheet here! 👉🏼https://athenapickleball.kit.com/matc... Pickleball is at its heart a game of pressure. And most pickleball players think pressure means hitting harder. But some of the toughest opponents to play against aren't necessarily the hardest hitters - they're the players who know a variety of ways to create pressure. In this video, I break down four different ways to apply pressure at the kitchen line: 🏓 Pace pressure 🏓 Dink pressure 🏓 Lob pressure 🏓 Positional/postural pressure You'll learn how better players use pressure to force mistakes, create pop-ups, generate attack opportunities, and gain control of rallies without simply trying to overpower their opponents. Whether you're a 3.5 player trying to reach 4.0 or a competitive player looking to win more dink battles, understanding pressure is one of the keys to leveling up your game. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Which type of pressure do you use most often? And which one do you need to add to your game? #pickleball #pickleballtips #pickleballstrategy #pickleballcoach #pickleballtraining #kitchenline #dinking #pickleballlife 🎯 Subscribe to this channel - videos posted (mostly) weekly 🙃 👉🏼 Follow me on Instagram @athenajess ⭐️ Weekly tips and updates at https://athenapickleball.kit.com 💰 Get 10% off at CRBN Pickleball using code COACHJESS https://www.crbnpickleball.com #Pickleball #PickleballTips #PickleballLessons #PickleballForWomen #PickleballCoaching #AthenaPickleball

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