Are you making these common pickleball mistakes?
Mistake number one- your grip; how you’re holding the paddle.
A grip that’s less than optimal won’t work well on the front side or on the backside, or perhaps it will be too much into the palm of your hand making it difficult to control your shots.
We recommend a continental grip as if you were to reach out the hand like shaking someone’s hand out in front of you.
Mistake number 2 – footwork, specifically some of our lateral footwork.
Too often I see players stand very tall, very flat-footed with too much weight on their heels. you should really feel like your heels are very lightly touching the ground.
If you want to be faster and move easily, you want to get to the right place on the court, have the weight up on the balls of your feet so that you can move when the ball comes to you.
Watch the full video as we cover the other three most common mistakes players make on the pickleball court and how to fix them fast.
Whether it’s your grip, positioning, or other crucial aspects of the game, we provide practical tips to help you improve your play and reduce unforced errors.
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CJ Johnson
Hey there — I’m a professional three-sport athlete and coach who has spent my entire adult life earning a living from playing and coaching sports. Since I started coaching more than three decades ago, one thing has remained the same: My commitment to see students not as they are but as what they can become and to move heaven and earth to help them realize their untapped potential. You should know that when it comes to helping pickleball players over 50 live their best lives on and off the courts, I'm an expert. Good pickleball is not just technique; it's the mind and body working holistically. That's why I'm also a personal trainer and weight management specialist. When I’m chillin', you'll find me watching Star Trek with my husband John and our two fur babies, Shirley and Ralph. (Yes, Happy Days)