#1024: The Attack of the Body Baggers
#1024: Coach Leia Miller talks about whether there is an etiquette or sportsmanship issue about aiming the ball at an opponent's body, since "body bagging" has become a legitimate strategy. In earlier pickleball days, hitting someone with the ball might have necessitated a heartfelt apology. Leia talks about how the sport has become more aggressive so you need to be prepared to defend against players who aim for your body — or heaven forbid, your face!
In this episode you’ll hear:
The difference between attacking the ball and deliberately attacking a player
How dead dinks give body baggers the ammunition they want
Why your paddle should be up and ready to protect you
How to recognize when a hard shot is probably going out
Why placement and finesse usually beat raw power
Whether you should apologize after hitting another player
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