In life, two is often better than one, and that same idea holds true in pickleball.
This week I want you to consider using two hands on certain shots you normally hit with one.
Coach Mary's Tip of the Week: Consider two-handed volleys
I have never covered this skill, and it is about time. Many of the pros are using two hands on various shots, and this is an important one. You can use the two-hander at the NVZ or in the transition zone. Two-handers will provide you with more power, will incorporate your core, and will prevent injuries using one hand only.
We worked on this in my advanced drill class on Tuesday, and there were some dramatic improvements!
Online instructor James Ignatowich has some thoughts about the two-handed volley counter.
- Use a one hander if in close to your chest.
- Use two hands on your backhand volley when the ball is outside of your left shoulder. (For right-handers.)
- Turn your shoulders! Hit it with your shoulders!
- Use your left arm, or your back arm!
- Incorporate your hips and core.
Instructor Tanner Tomassi discusses the two-handed swinging volley.
- Load your hips and obliques.
- Keep your arms loose, do not muscle with your arms.
- Step into the shot, since you are not at the NVZ. Use your hips and shoulders to move through the shot.
- Hit it with your core and follow with your arms!
- Keep the ball close to your body, do not be outstretched.
- The swinging volley may occur more in the transition zone, rather than at the NVZ.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Pickleball tip of the week: Consider the two-handed volley
