We have concentrated on topspin in many of my articles, so this week, let’s focus on slice.Specifically, let’s look at serve return with slice.
Coach Mary’s Tip of the Week: The slice, using it and defending it
Let’s start with how to hit a forehand slice. Tanner Tomasi, one of our favorite instructors, shares the basics.
The Forehand slice
Note: The power for this shot comes from moving forward as you contact, from your body.
The backhand slice
The backhand slice is most effective on serve return.
Using a slice on returns
Decorated women’s player Mari Humberg has great information on how, when and why to use a slice return.
3 good things, 3 bad things
First, three good things, about using a slice return.
And three potential cons with a slice return.
Bonus note: In women’s doubles, Humberg uses more slice. In mixed, she does not see it as an advantage. The guys will drive it with topspin.
How to read the slice
Don’t forget
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This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Pickleball tip of the week: The slice. How to use it, how to defend it
Reporting by Mary Barsaleau, Special to The Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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