How to hold your pickleball paddle for the perfect volley — Tips from pro Catherine Parenteau
When volleying at the kitchen line, it can be easy to lose your head. If you get deeply involved in a fast-hands battle, you may find yourself scrambling to keep up. But a few tips — such as holding your paddle at the correct angle or using a different grip — can greatly improve your chances of walking away from the rally with...
Drills for using lateral movement to earn forehand volleys
When at the kitchen line, hitting most of your volleys with a backhand is fairly normal because it creates a large deflective wall. Moving your arm from side to side is often easier than moving your feet to give you the proper position to execute a forehand. It’s also the faster option when defending fast shots from opponents. However, forehand volleys are often...
How the offensive lob can earn you more pickleball points — Tips from pro Catherine Parenteau
When most people think of offense in pickleball, they picture high-speed hands battles and powerful putaway shots. But the truth is, sometimes strategic dinks and well-timed offensive lobs can be more successful. In a new Selkirk Pickleball TV episode, pickleball professional Catherine Parenteau shares tips for when to execute the offensive lob and how to do it. What is an offensive lob? An...
