Pickleball
Body-Serve Return Reads
Handle serves aimed at the body without jamming the swing
10 min
6 x 8 body serves returned
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Partner serves directly at your body/hip on alternating sides.
- 2Rotate the hips early to create room and pick a forehand or backhand.
- 3Return crosscourt with depth, keeping the paddle face slightly open.
- 4Track which side you default to and add extra reps there.
What to focus on
Early hip turn to create swing space against jam serves.
Common mistake
Freezing on contact and popping the return up short.