High IQ Speed Ups

Where you attack from can be just as important as when you attack. Your position on the court dictates which shots are possible.

Christian Alshon explains some of the limitations in a new video.

The width of the court is the limiting factor when it comes to attacks. There is not much room to miss laterally in pickleball.

When attacking from the middle of the court, your options are limited. You basically have to attack straight down the middle or at the body of an opponent.

Anything aimed wider than that will likely sail out.

Your options for an attack increase when hitting the ball from the sideline. You can use the full width of the court to your advantage. This opens up the opportunity to speedup down the line or cross-court if desired.

You can use this info to dictate where you should target speedups and how to defend them. If an opponent attacks from the middle, prioritize defending the middle. Let balls aimed toward the sideline sail wide.