Tanner Tomassi and Will Howells: Pickleball player Tanner Tomassi teamed up with Will Howells to demonstrate a quick and effective attacking pattern in a recent Instagram post. Howells broke down a three-step approach to disguise and execute offensive shots, helping players gain a strategic edge on the court.
Key Steps for Effective Attacking
Howells first emphasized the importance of maintaining a normal dink position before speeding up a shot.
“First, you wanna make sure that your feet are in the same position as a normal dink so that you’re disguised when you’re speeding up.” – (Howells)
He then highlighted the advantages of attacking from the wings of the court instead of the middle.
“Step two is you wanna attack from the wings of the court out here versus from the middle because you have more angles to work with.” – (Howells)
From this position, players can force their opponents to guess whether the shot will go down the line, through the middle, or cross-court.
Setting Up for the Finish
The final step in Howells’ strategy involves using the first attack as a setup for a decisive finishing shot.
“Step three is that we’re gonna use this ball as a combo. We’re gonna use it as a setup shot. We wanna attack through the person in front of us and then look to put the second ball away.” – (Howells)
By following this approach, players can make their offensive moves less predictable while increasing their chances of winning the rally.
News in Brief: Tanner Tomassi and Will Howells
Tanner Tomassi and Will Howells shared a pickleball attacking strategy on Instagram. Howells outlined a three-step method: disguise the shot, attack from the wings, and use the first shot as a setup for a finisher. The strategy aims to make offensive play unpredictable and more effective against opponents.
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