You’ve reached a bit of a pickleball plateau. You’re at a level where you feel comfortable, but you can’t seem to improve and jump up to that next rung on the ladder. Maybe you’re a 4.0, but 4.5 seems out of reach.
Coach Mary’s Tip of the Week: Try these 5 Ways to level up
Online instructor Tanner Tomassi shares his insight on the five ways to uplift your game by correcting these specific things.
Tip 1: Better decision-making
Tip 2: Apply Pressure and Keep your Opponents Back
(The pros do this, and we need to do this too!)
Tip 3: Proper Footwork
Tip 4: Knowing When to Choose to Attack!
Tip 5: Capitalize on Good Drops by your Partner! Apply Pressure!
Stay cool and still play
Do you want to drill indoors in the summer? Check out classes at the PDCCP gym. All classes start at 7:30 a.m. indoors from July to September. Go on the Desert Recreation District Active.net website to register.
Next indoor round robin
June 28: At Palm Desert Civic Center Park Gym. Play in the air conditioning. Email me with questions: mgbarsaleau@gmail.com
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Pickleball tip of the week: Five ways to take your game to a new level
Reporting by Mary Barsaleau, Special to The Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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By Mary Barsaleau, Special to The Desert Sun | USA TODAY Network
