By maintaining a stable face and letting the path of the paddle create the spin, you widen your margin for error and maximize consistency
If you’ve spent more than five minutes on a pickleball court lately, you’ve probably noticed that the game is getting faster, more aggressive, and—most importantly—spin-heavy.
Gone are the days when a simple, flat dink was enough to keep you safe. Now, if you aren't dipping the ball at your opponent's feet with some serious topspin, you're basically handing them an easy point.
Jordan Briones of Briones Pickleball Academy recently broke down the five most common mistakes players make when trying to master topspin. Straight up: you’re probably making at least three of them.
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- The Wristy Business We’ve all seen it. A player tries to "flick" the ball with their wrist to generate spin. It looks fancy, sure, but it’s a recipe for inconsistency (and maybe a trip to the physical therapist). Briones points out that amateurs often use their wrist as the primary engine for topspin, especially on dinks.
But if you watch the pros, their wrists are remarkably stable. The spin comes from the shoulder and a smooth, low-to-high motion. Think of your arm as a pendulum rather than a whip. A stable wrist means a predictable ball.
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