Hello friends! Want to improve your pickleball game? Are you hoping to discover the most optimal way to hold your paddle for volleys? If this sounds like you, you have come to the right place! In today's episode, we discuss the pickleball paddle grip and how to help you hit more shots. The difference between winning and losing can sometimes be how you hold your paddle.
Before we tell you about what is a pickleball volley. A volley shot means you hit the ball before it bounces on the ground. It is an essential skill because it will help you dictate the game. You have to adopt the proper grip, so you can make use of control over the ball and hit it just where you require to. Your paddle grip can make or break your play, so let us take a look at how to do it properly!
Grip is how you hold your paddle. In order to improve your pickleball volley, you have to hold it correctly. Step 1: Lightly grip the paddle with your non-dominant hand. The one hand you don't use for writing. After that, place your dominant hand on the handle. Keep your fingers separated and thumb on the top over the handle. They call this grip the "continental grip" and it is the most appropriate grip pickeball volleys because it provides for maximum control over your hits.
Having learnt how you should hold the grip of the paddle; check out how it helps to make a better ball hit. The continental grip is more accurate for your placement of the ball. This grip also allows you to easily switch your paddle position in the hand so that you can strike the ball from different angles. This becomes more important when you need to create space on the court, and create opportunities to win your shots! The ability to alter the angle at which you hit the ball would deceive your opponent and help you secure a point in a match.
If you want to be your best at pickleball volleys then use a few grips and see what works for you when practicing. The eastern, western and semi-western grips exist as well but are rarely utilized for volleys. Between each grip, you can produce varying amounts and types of power and spin on the ball, so it's vital to know your options. Note: your grip will influence how much and how hard you can spin the ball. Thus, dont hesitate to experimenting with unique items and discover what is comfortable to suit your needs.
Experimenting to see what grip suits your way of playing may bring better results. When practicing, try to pay attention to the feel of the paddle in hand and how it translates to your shots. As a result, you can become better and more confident during the gameplay.
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