You can have perfect shot technique, but if your feet aren't in the right place when you need them to be, you're fighting an uphill battle
Most players lose points in the midcourt without ever realizing why. It's not because their shots are bad. It's not because they lack athleticism.
It's because their feet put them in the wrong position at the wrong time, and by then, it's too late to recover. That's the core insight from Richard Livornese Jr., who just released a comprehensive breakdown of midcourt footwork that challenges how many of us approach the transition zone.
The video focuses on something that doesn't get nearly enough attention:
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The Transition Zone Is Where Matches Are Won and Lost Here's the thing about pickleball: the transition zone is where the game is actually decided. You can have perfect shot technique, but if your feet aren't in the right place when you need them to be, you're fighting an uphill battle.
"The footwork in that zone makes or breaks your transition," Livornese explains in the video.
"The players that have the best footwork are the best at transitioning because the shots they're hitting become so much easier to hit." Think about it this way. You're moving up to hit a midcourt ball. If you're in the wrong position, you're either reaching awkwardly, off-balance, or both. But if your footwork... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/fix-your-feet-the-pickleball-technique-that-transforms-your-transition-game/
