[PH] The point is already decided. You just don't know it yet.
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Hey Reader, Ball above the net when you hit it: you attack. Two situations. Two responses. No guessing. Most recreational players decide what they want to hit before they see the ball. They walk into the point with a plan and execute it regardless of what they actually get. Attack the drop, go for the winner, drive it hard. And then they wonder why it keeps coming back at their feet. As Helle puts it: if the ball is up here, do not invite them in. Keep them back. But if it is down here, you have to respect it. You are not in a position to attack. Your job is to reset, neutralize, and live to hit another ball. The mistake is almost always the same: someone gets a ball that peaks below the net on their side and tries to attack it anyway. It either goes into the net or pops up and becomes the easiest put-away their opponents have had all point. The read is simple. At contact, ask one question: is this ball above or below the net? Above, go. Below, reset. Let the ball make the decision, not your preference for what you wanted to do with it. Try it in your next match. Before you swing, take one beat to answer that question. You will stop giving away points you didn't have to give. This is the kind of decision framework the Blocker-Workhorse system is built around: clear rules for every situation, so your brain isn't starting from scratch on every shot. > Learn the full system — get Dynamite Doubles (30-day money-back guarantee · 1-year access · Live Q&As with Helle & Trey) One more thing before you go. If you want to take your doubles game somewhere truly different this December, I want to tell you about something a colleague of mine, Melinda Alcosser, put together (Melinda was one of the speakers at World Pickleball Summit 2 that I hosted and is a terrific person!) It's called Sync the Dink — a pickleball trip to Club Med Cancun, December 3-8, 2026. All-inclusive: accommodations, meals, open bar, daily instruction grouped by skill level, coached play, and open court time throughout the day. The trip also includes a community giveback component through Ciudad Alegria, a local organization serving youth, elders, and families in need. Here's the part specific to Dynamite Doubles members: anyone who books through Melinda gets a free private lesson with one of her coaches (a $100 value). Everything is included except airfare. Price is $1,885 per person based on double occupancy. A 50% deposit holds your space, balance due August 8th. P.S. The deposit deadline for the Cancun trip is August 8th. If you're even thinking about it, reach out to Melinda now before the spaces fill. Cancun trip info here |
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