Too many players focus on hitting harder instead of hitting smarter. The overhead isn't just about power; it's about placement, timing, and court geometry.
You know that feeling when you finally get an overhead, and instead of putting it away, your opponent somehow gets it back? Yeah, that's the worst.
And it's exactly the problem Richard Livornese Jr. is solving in his latest video.
The overhead is supposed to be your golden ticket to ending points. It's the shot that should make your opponents panic.
But here's the thing: most players treat every overhead the same way. They hit it down the middle, hard, and hope for the best.
Then their opponent lobs it back. Then they hit another one down the middle. Then another lob. It's an endless cycle of frustration that turns what should be a point-ending weapon into a rally that drags on forever.
Livornese breaks down a completely different approach, showing how the pros actually finish these balls by creating angles that pull opponents wide off the court.
Key Takeaways: Angled overheads use shoulder pronation, not wrist manipulation, to change direction Court geometry favors certain angles depending on your position Combos (middle-wide or wide-middle patterns) force opponents into unwinnable situations Only attempt sharp angles when you're close to the line; otherwise, hit deep down the middle Strategic placement beats raw power when finishing points The Form Never Changes, But Your Shoulder Does Let's start with the fund... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/the-key-to-a-killer-overhead-angles-not-power/
