The best players aren't just steady. They're hunters. They recognize when the moment arrives to put the ball away, and they know exactly how to do it.
Every rally in pickleball has a destination, and that destination is winning the point. Sure, there's something satisfying about grinding out a long exchange, keeping the ball low and steady, outlasting your opponent through sheer consistency.
But the best players aren't just steady. They're hunters. They recognize when the moment arrives to put the ball away, and they know exactly how to do it.
Selkirk TV, the instructional arm of one of pickleball's biggest equipment brands, just dropped a video that breaks down the exact mechanics of finishing rallies.
And honestly, if you're leaving points on the table because you're not capitalizing on opportunities (and who isn't?), this is required viewing.
The High Ball: Your Easiest Path to Victory Let's start with the most straightforward finishing opportunity: the high ball. When your opponent hits the ball above net height, something magical happens. You suddenly have the ability to hit down on it. And when you can hit down, you can hit hard while still keeping the ball in play. That's the whole equation right there.
The key is actively hunting for these high balls rather than passively waiting for them to appear. When you see that ball floating above the net, you need to get on top of it and strike with authority.
This isn't complicated, but it requires a mindset shift. I... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/how-to-close-out-rallies-in-pickleball-3-finishing-techniques-that-win-points/
