It's not about being passive. It's about being strategic. You're not giving up the point; you're buying yourself the chance to win it on your terms, not theirs.
You know that moment in pickleball when you're scrambling, your feet are all over the place, and suddenly you think, "This is it. I'm going for the winner"?
Yeah, that's when things usually fall apart.
Kyle Koszuta just dropped a new video – the second installment of his 21-day pro concepts series – and it's a reality check wrapped in four simple words: don't hit stupid shots.
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Sounds obvious, right? Except it's not. Because most players, even decent ones, fall into this trap constantly. We've all been there; here's how to stop playing the hero and start playing smarter instead.
The All-or-Nothing Trap Here's the thing about being off balance: it creates this weird psychological pressure. You're vulnerable, so your brain tells you to go big or go home. Hit that speed-up or drive winner. End the point. Take the risk.
The problem? It works just enough times to keep you thinking it's a good idea.
Koszuta nails this in his video.
Players hit these reckless shots often enough to win a few points, which reinforces the behavior. It's like that slot machine that pays out just frequently enough to keep you coming back. Except in pickleball, those failed attempts cost you ... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/stop-hitting-stupid-shots-why-balance-changes-everything-in-pickleball/
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