Strengthen Your Doubles Strategy!

While individual skills are crucial, mastering doubles strategy can make all the difference in your pickleball game. Here's how to improve your court communication and positioning:

• Communicate Constantly: Talk to your partner throughout the match. Call out shots, warn of lobs, and build a constant stream of information.
• Position Smartly: Stand in a staggered position rather than side-by-side, which minimizes both players getting beat by the same shot.
• Cover the Middle: Establish who covers the middle balls to avoid confusion and missed opportunities.
• Attack and Defend: While one player charges the net, the other can hang back slightly, ready to defend or counter predictable returns.

Integrate these strategies during your practice games to see a significant improvement in your performance.

Your pickler friend,
Frank Sanchez