Sick Pickle Trickle

[ChaelAZ]

 

[1HBHfanatic]

-panty dropper!, indeed

 

[1HBHfanatic]

-serious question @ChaelAZ
-what happens when you hit the opponent with the "ball"
-is it like tennis?, you win the point??

 

[A_Instead]

Yes.. And most people try to hit you...

 

[A_Instead]

ATP = around the post isnt really a trick shot.. it is a strategic shot that you can set up and execute for a nearly undefended winner / point

 

[ChaelAZ]

-serious question @ChaelAZ
-what happens when you hit the opponent with the "ball"
-is it like tennis?, you win the point??

I have only played a few times, but driving a ball at an opponent seems to be a very useful and acceptable play in pickleball. At least with the folks I play with. You don't have as much space to pass around so forcing an error that way works. I dunno if there is any rule or even unspoken rule not to attack the opponents.

 

[A_Instead]

Hitting the person is part of the game...but it's all mutual respect.. typically we don't intentionally try to hit one another... But if we do...it's mostly from the waist down...

 

[ChaelAZ]

But if we do...it's mostly from the waist down...

Well same for tennis. Always hit to the feet was a mantra many coaches have used.

 

[Gemini]

That last shot was indeed the best shot of the 3 minute clip!

 

[tennytive]

I've hit more ATPs than ernies. The backhander is way easier for me.

 

[A_Instead]

Ernies are tough..got to set those up...
And they happen so fast...when you get ernied...

 

[struggle]

Hitting the person is part of the game...but it's all mutual respect.. typically we don't intentionally try to hit one another... But if we do...it's mostly from the waist down...

I like that you referred to it as a "game". That's honest.

 

[smboogie]

Um, the 'panty dropper' ball was out before he hit it, just saying.

 

[struggle]

FWIW, it's acceptable during any net sport or game to hit the opponent.

It's not a malicious move, but solid strategy.