49: Mastering Pickleball Resets: Techniques, Drills and Strategy

Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast

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

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