10/01/2020
Pickleball is a funny sport, right? It's like tennis and ping pong had a baby that was the size of a badminton court😂. It doesn't seem too complicated or difficult at first look, but as with most things, there are many levels of understanding of the game🤔. Most people come in and first just make sure they are hitting the ball over the net consistently, then they generally feel like it's a game where power wins, and if they keep growing in experience, they realize the game has many nuances that have little to do with power.
The soft game is the key, and you'll see that exact thing if you jump to a few minutes into this GOLD MEDAL🏅 match of some of the best pickle ball players in the world. The serve isn't powerful or tricky, and then the game is to get to that kitchen line and keep it LOW to the net, and be PATIENT! The "d**k" game (low, short, soft shots at the net) that move your opponents back and forth as you try to open up angles is what the pros focus on. 🧐
Watch the gameplay that was omitted from the CBS Sports Network broadcast! This is a pickleball match you just can’t miss. You may recognize some of the face...