49: Mastering Pickleball Resets: Techniques, Drills and Strategy
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In this episode of the 4.0 to Pro Your Pocket Size Pickleball Podcast, co-hosts Michael O'Neal and Scott Fliegelman discuss key aspects of pickleball resets – an integral and often overlooked part of pickleball strategy. They talk about the nature of pickleball resets, their importance in the game, and identify it as a unique feature to pickleball amongst other racquet sports. They further define resets and explain the circumstances under which they should be used. Through the episode, they detail how to effectively position oneself for a reset, mentioning the importance of an open paddle face and light grip. To help listeners practice and enhance this skill, the hosts suggest several drills including the 'Instigator Drill', 'The Five and Dime Drill', 'Double Tap Drill' and 'Egg Toss Drill.' They also discuss possible future pickleball events and strategies for tournament play. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 00:42 Upcoming Pickleball Tournaments 01:39 Importance of Resetting in Pickleball 02:13 Defining and Understanding the Reset 03:35 Resetting Techniques and Strategies 07:12 Examples of Effective Resetting in Professional Play 08:18 Positioning and Paddle Handling for Successful Resets 11:14 Targeting and Aiming in Resets 12:06 Drills for Improving Reset Skills 16:27 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/4.0_to_Pro
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