'Pickleball Is A Game Of Deception': 8 Pickleball Hacks You Ought To Know

Mastering Pickleball isn't just about powerful hits or speed; it's about using clever tricks to outsmart your opponent and control the flow of the game.
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Pickleball is a game of deception.

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Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports globally, is often described as a game of strategy, skill, and deception. While its blend of tennis, badminton, and table tennis may seem simple on the surface, mastering the art of pickleball requires more than just a quick serve or a powerful smash.
Success on the court often hinges on subtle tricks and smart plays that keep opponents guessing. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, understanding the deceptive nature of the game can give you a significant edge.
Hence, here are eight essential pickleball hacks that can help elevate your game and, in turn, outwit your opponents.
8 Pickleball hacks-
  • Schedule solo drilling against a wall 1-2 x per week. 45 minutes is plenty.
  • Drill with your opposite hand as much as your preferred hand.
  • Drill control, feel and consistency, never erratic power.
  • Develop a child like curiousity as-to how your body functions from the deepest levels. (Breathing, core activation, joint positioning and spinal uprighting.)
  • Train quality of movement over "getting a workout."
  • Train relaxation. Continuously test if you can achieve the same output with a more relaxed grip, arm, shoulders, jaw, eye gaze etc.
  • Warm up with gentle floor exercises at home before you get to the courts and always take time to cool down.
  • Don't play every day unless you're a professional. Each off day is a chance to recover and improve dynamic posture.
This way, you're a functionally advanced version of yourself each time you step on the court.
Pickleball is a sport that has been picked up across the globe, and recently, it has grabbed eyeballs in India as well. According to recent data, the number of players playing the game in India has gone up by 159 percent from 2019 to 2022. If we consider data across the globe, then more than 5 million people play it in 84 countries.
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