Pickleball Pro Tips Move Your Opponent Before You Attack

Attacking a well-balanced opponent is low percentage. The smarter play? Move them first.

Use dinks, angles, or a deep shot to pull your opponent out of position - wide, forward, or off balance. Once they’re stretched or leaning, that’s your moment to speed up or place the ball into the open space.

Great players don’t force attacks - they create them. Shift your focus from hitting harder to moving your opponent, and you’ll find far more opportunities to finish points cleanly.