Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast 29: How To Do NOTHING And Win 2 or 3 More Points Per Pickleball Game
Jul 8, 2025
Discover how letting out balls can dramatically shift your game, winning you extra points! Learn essential pre-game assessments like analyzing wind and opponent techniques. Dive into tactical insights on maintaining ideal paddle positioning and making smart transition choices. Explore the physics behind counter shots and why some are bound to fly out. Plus, practice drills to perfect the art of letting balls go, ensuring you exploit your opponent's mistakes for maximum effect!
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Playing With Low Stamina
- Mike returned to the court after a hospital stay with reduced stamina and energy.
- He adjusted by playing higher loopy balls to buy time and avoid overexertion.
Let Chest-High Balls Go
- Let balls above chest height fly instead of trying to return them.
- You will gain 2–3 points per game by not hitting obvious out balls.
Read Weather And Ball Conditions
- Environmental factors strongly change ball flight and out-ball likelihood.
- Wind, ball type, temperature and altitude alter how aggressively you should play.