Pickleball tip of the week: The slice. How to use it, how to defend it
Everything you need to know about the slice shot in pickleball. When you should use it, how to do it and why it's beneficial
We have concentrated on topspin in many of my articles, so this week, let’s focus on slice. Specifically, let’s look at serve return with slice. Coach Mary's Tip of the Week: The slice, using it and defending it Let's start with how to hit a forehand slice.
Tanner Tomasi, one of our favorite instructors, shares the basics. The Forehand slice Paddle face up, and slightly closed. You want the ball to spend as much time as possible on your paddle – that generates the most amount of spin.
Start high, finish high to low, using your chest. Note: The power for this shot comes from moving forward as you contact, from your body. The backhand slice The backhand slice is most effective on serve return.
Footwork is most important! Your body should be closed, or sideways. Hit the ball with your shoulder.