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Pickleball

Closing Out Games from Match Point

Practice converting match/game points without tightening up

12 min
8 simulated match-point situations
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Start each mini-point at 10-9 or similar game-point scenario, server's choice.
  2. 2Play the point out at full intensity and normal shot selection.
  3. 3If the game point is lost, immediately replay another game-point scenario.
  4. 4Debrief after each set of 8 on shot selection tendencies when serving for the win.

What to focus on

Maintaining normal shot selection and pace under closing-out pressure.

Common mistake

Playing tentatively or overly passive when serving for game point.