Richard PickleballJuly 06, 202500:08:27

How to Destroy High Balls in Pickleball

Tired of missing sitters or letting high balls go to waste? In this video, I’ll show you how to destroy high balls in pickleball—on both your forehand and backhand sides. You'll learn how to swing with confidence, generate power, and finish the point when your opponent gives you something to punish.

✅ This video is for:
– Intermediate to advanced players
– Anyone looking to finish points quicker
– Players struggling to generate power—especially on the backhand side

📍 What You’ll Learn:
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – What is the kinetic chain? (Breakdown of how to produce power)
02:31 – Forehand demo for high ball putaway
03:37 – Backhand technique: how to generate the same power
05:05 – Live backhand putaway demo
06:16 – Why you need to keep your paddle face down
07:00 – Key reminders to hit with confidence

🎯 Bonus Tips:
– How to use your legs to maximize power
– How to angle the paddle so balls stay in the court
– How to hit with real pace on both the forehand and backhand

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