Stop Getting Chicken-Winged! The Secret to Faster Hands

Today I’m breaking down one of the most frustrating problems in pickleball — the dreaded chicken wing! I’m joined by pro player Elliott Schupp to show you exactly how to avoid getting jammed at the shoulder and start winning more hand battles at the kitchen line. You’ll learn how sitting neutral can completely change your reaction time and make your counters smoother, faster, and way more consistent! In this video, I’ll show you why I stopped sitting backhand and how neutral positioning helps me handle speedups with ease. We’ll also cover the grip you need for this forehand counter, the key mechanics to avoid getting jammed, and why your elbow position might be costing you quick points. If you’ve ever struggled with that awkward inside shoulder shot, this one’s going to help you unlock faster hands and stronger counters! ❗️Shop My Signature Paddle HERE: https://boundlesspickleball.com/products/munro ❕ProXR Site (10% Off): MUNRO10 https://proxrpickleball.com/discount/MUNRO10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fshopall 👐Hesacore Grips: CODE: JACK10 https://shop.hesacore.com/?ref=bwyegeqa 🧘Bodhi Pickleball (15% Off): CODE: MUNRO https://bodhipickleball.com/8902527 Newsletter Sign Up: https://jacksjournal.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🔗Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejackmunro TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejackmunro Elliott Schupp: https://www.instagram.com/elliott_schupp_pickleball/?hl=en 📸 My filming setup and equipment: Sony A7III Camera: https://amzn.to/3ZvC6lc Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3B56usN Phone Tripod: https://amzn.to/4e3WRce Chapters: 0:00 Avoiding The Chicken Wing With Elliott Schupp 0:18 Sitting Backhand vs. Sitting Neutral 1:33 How Grip Affects Your Counter 2:26 Mechanics For A Stronger Forehand Counter 3:54 Why Staying Neutral Wins More Hand Battles When it comes to pickleball speedups, few mistakes are as costly as getting caught in the chicken wing position. In this lesson, Elliott Schupp and I dive into why so many players get jammed when they rely too heavily on their backhand counters and how sitting neutral gives you a huge advantage. You’ll see how forehand openings allow you to stay balanced, control your line, and turn a common weakness into a weapon. We also cover how grip choice affects your reaction time, why your elbow should always stay tucked, and how to maintain a compact swing to reload quickly between volleys. Using examples from pros like JW Johnson and Riley Newman, this video explains how to adapt your mechanics to stay smooth under pressure. If you want faster hands, better positioning, and no more chicken wings, this video breaks down every detail to make it happen. Source: Jack Munro

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