One of the biggest mistakes you can make on the pickleball court? Not following the ball. If your feet aren’t moving, you’re giving your opponents wide-open targets—and trust me, they’ll take full advantage. The key to staying competitive is staying in motion, staying in position, and staying ready to attack. But here’s the kicker: learning to follow the ball doesn’t just improve your game—it builds the functional fitness, balance, and agility that benefit you in daily life too.
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Master Your Pickleball Footwork with the L.E.F.T. Drill
If you want to improve your footwork and dominate the pickleball court, it’s time to add the L.E.F.T. Drill (Lower Extremity Functional Training) to your routine. Originally designed as a staple in agility training for basketball and tennis players, and often seen on the practice track and in football camps, this drill is the foundation for quick, controlled movement in any sport. And when adapted for pickleball, it becomes a powerful tool to level up your game.
