The Pickleball DoctorAugust 10, 202500:10:01

How to Hit the Backhand Slice Return in Pickleball

Want a return that’s easy to hit and gives you extra time to get in to net? In this video, I’ll show you how to hit the backhand slice return a simple shot that gives you time to get to the net and lets you keep control of the point.

✅ This video is for:
– Beginner to advanced players
– Players who struggle to get to the net after their return
– Anyone looking to add control and depth to their returns

📍 What You’ll Learn:
00:00 – Intro
00:31 – When do we want to use the slice return
01:22 – How to hit the best slice returns
05:15 – Demo the slice returns
06:30 – What to focus on when you hit this shot
07:27 – Live example with thirds and transition
08:27 – The Richard recap (breakdown key points we talked about)

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