Richard PickleballFebruary 13, 202600:12:20

How to Attack Drives & Beat Bangers in Pickleball

Getting crushed by hard hitters and bangers? It’s not about swinging harder — it’s about positioning, timing, and choosing the right counter. In this video, I break down exactly how to attack drives so you can stop reacting and start controlling points.

✅ This video is for:
• Players struggling against hard hitters
• Anyone getting pushed back by aggressive drives
• Players who want to turn defense into offense

📍 What You’ll Learn:
• How to recognize attackable drives early
• The footwork and paddle position that wins fast exchanges
• Simple patterns to beat bangers consistently

⏱ Chapters:
0:00 Overview
0:36 The one handed backhand counter
2:50 One handed counter examples
4:51 How to use the two handed backhand
5:52 Two handed counter examples
7:15 When and how to pack the middle
8:12 Packing the middle examples
9:40 Richie recap

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