Did you know that there are four different types of power at the kitchen? We've got counters, speedups, handspeed (fire fights) & put-aways. And each of these shots requires very different skills. Learn how to get your hands faster, increase your put-away power and where to sit on your counters in this episode of the Pickleball Breakdown. Other burning questions we answer: -Where should you aim your speed ups? -Should you always favor a backhand counter? -Is the bounce speed up the future of the game? -Is technique more important than sheer strength? -Should you really take every ball in the air? -- 00:00 Intro 3:35 The evolution of the power game 5:44 How do you create power? 9:00 How to get better at countering 11:00 Should you always favor your backhand counter? 15:30 Where does put-away power come from? 22:00 The art of the in-the-air speed up 27:30 Where should you aim your speed ups? 31:00 Is the bounce speed up the future of the game? 37:50 How to increase your hand speed & win firefights 45:40 Should you really take every ball in the air? 48:20 Episode 8 teaser.... ____________________________________________________ Jilly B is a top 25 ranked player, 10x medalist on the APP Tour, MLP MVP & Champion. Scott Crandall is a top senior pro, Coach of the Bay Area Breakers, and the 2023 MLP Coach of the Year. Jill & Scott discuss no fuss pickleball strategy to improve your game. Thirty(ish) minutes, every Wednesday at 2:00 PT (ish). For inquiries about lessons with Scott, email: scottc.777@gmail.com. For Jilly B inquiries, email: thispblife@gmail.com ____________________________________________________ Follow Jill and Scott on Social Media: Follow Jilly B: https://www.instagram.com/jillybpickleball https://www.facebook.com/jillybpickleball https://twitter.com/jillybpb https://www.tiktok.com/@jillybpickleball Follow Scott Crandall: https://www.instagram.com/socal_lefty/