Pickleball
Overhead Put-Away Angles
Finish overheads at sharp angles instead of straight at the opponent
8 min
5 x 10 overheads, alternating angle targets
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Partner lobs from mid-court while you hold the kitchen line.
- 2Get sideways early and load into the back leg before contact.
- 3Snap the wrist through contact to angle the ball sharply outside the sideline.
- 4Alternate targets between sharp angle and body-jam smash.
What to focus on
Early shoulder turn creating time to pick an angle.
Common mistake
Hitting every overhead straight ahead, letting the opponent track it down.