Competing · Skill 6 of 6

Match Adaptability

Open play gives you a new partner and new opponents almost every game, so the player who scouts quickly and changes plans beats the one who plays the same way every time.

Think about this while you play

First few points: find the weaker player and their backhand.
Down by 4? Change one thing: target, pace, or formation.
Wind or a new ball? Add margin and aim more middle.

In the app

For subscribers

The Auditory Rhythm Shifts drill, a 10-minute warm-up, and a challenge you can count in your next open play, so you know when you've got it.

Practice it, don't just read it

Pickleball Game Plan gives you one skill at a time with a drill, a warm-up and a challenge you can count, plus gym and match-day plans.

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