Variations of pickleball fourth shots and when to use each
Every pickleball player who has advanced in their game knows the importance of the third shot. But an area often overlooked is the fourth shot, which can be a team’s greatest weapon. Generally speaking, the serving team is slightly disadvantaged because they have to work toward the net after the serve. As such, the receiving team has a slight advantage because they can start...
How to improve your reaction time and baseline movement for pickleball
At high levels of play in pickleball, players need to be able to turn on a dime, sprint across the court, and make explosive lateral movements, particularly in singles. That’s why it’s important for all pickleball players — but especially singles players — to master their baseline movements. These baseline movements can include sprints, reactive movements, and visual reactions. In this Selkirk TV Original,...
How to get out of the transition zone and to the kitchen line
If you’ve been playing pickleball for a while, you’ve likely experienced a game where it seems impossible to get to the kitchen line. As hard as you try, you and your partner can’t seem to get out of the transition zone. While it’s difficult at times to remain calm under pressure, the easiest way to work your way out of no man’s land is...
