Road to 5.0 🎾💪 Every session reminds me that pickleball isn’t about hitting harder… it’s about playing smarter. This week with Coach Mateo @mateoruiz_coach we focused on:
✨ Building a stronger setup shot with pace, then following it with a soft third-shot drop to earn our way to the kitchen.
✨ Developing aggressive flips to apply pressure and create offensive opportunities.
✨ Improving court awareness by reading our opponents and targeting their feet when we’re at the net.
✨ Learning that pickleball footwork is completely different from tennis—small, balanced, controlled movements instead of chasing every ball. The biggest lesson? Every shot should have a purpose. I’m documenting this entire journey⚡️the wins, the struggles, and everything I’m learning along the way. If you’re working toward becoming a better player too, follow along. Let’s level up together. 🎾🔥 #RoadTo50 #PickleballTraining #ThirdShotDrop #KitchenLine #PickleballTips Partner cred @tropical_topspin