How to Beat BANGERS in Pickleball (Hard-Hitting Players)

Are you struggling with hard-hitting 'bangers' in pickleball? Learn how to turn the tables and dominate them with this comprehensive guide. In this video, we break down proven pickleball strategies and techniques that help you stay in control when facing aggressive players.

Discover:
👉 Key pickleball strategies to neutralize bangers, forcing them to play your game
👉 Essential pickleball techniques for deep volleys, countering attacks, and maintaining strong positioning
👉 High IQ pickleball tips for handling hard shots effectively, judging ball trajectory, and keeping your cool under pressure

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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Basic Strategies
0:56 - Keep Them Back
1:41 - Where To Aim
2:45 - How To Counter-Attack
4:23 - Technique To Use
4:40 - Ready position
6:18 - Your Paddle Grip
7:45 - Technique Recap & Examples
8:44 - Advanced Strategies
9:01 - Play The Odds
9:19 - If it's High, Let it Fly
10:16 - Target Their Partner
10:34 - Don't Play Their Strategy
10:54 - Your Return
11:24 - Examples & Analysis
13:21 - IMPORTANT!

[barrydawg]

Great Video... seems that when you play with bangers you pick up their bad banger habits. Mixing it up and dropping a shot in the kitchen slows the game down to where patience is the winner. I'm a 3.5 player but also found that playing with 4.0 and up players helps me so much more in learning how to play those in that area. The sad part is PB gets Klicky and the upper players don't want to play with those that want to play up. It kind of PO's them when this 70-year-old guy actually plays as hard as them. Once you establish your skill then the 4.0's and up will invite you to play in their group. I actually enjoy helping beginners and those who are not up to my level so they can get better. Remember people.. we all started out bad, so give people a break and stop segrating all the time. Invite and teach. Dylan Fraizer from Missouri is ranked 6th in the world pro tour. I am a member of the Show Me Pickle Ball Club in Columbia MO, where Dylan is also a member. When he is in town it's not uncommon to see Dylan at our public courts either giving a lesson or just playing with anyone. Now THAT is CLASS. thanks again for your video....

[BingeInc]

Watching this as a banger hoping to learn how to beat people trying to beat bangers

[RichMalley]

Credit where credit is due: this video massively changed my game for the better. The main reason for that is that it convinced me to stop trying to be a banger myself. I took all of the "bang" out of my game with incredible results. My unforced error rate went way down which gives my opponents much more opportunity to make unforced errors themselves. The techniques for keeping your opponents in the back court have also paid immediate dividends. Much appreciated.

[BauerHouse]

great summary video. This strategy is becoming more popular as the game gain popularity, so the counter offensive is useful

[cmevans]

I watch a lot of pickleball videos. This one is very high on the list of time well-spent. Thanks!!

[danskiludvik]

Excellent video, great material well explained. As a 4.0, trying to move up I am running into more and more players who are not only bangers, but much better at it than the bangers I was playing at the 3.5 and lower 4.0 levels, and, frankly, I've been struggling a bit against them. With some practice, this should help. Thank you for posting this.

[PositiveVibes-bm]

Honestly, one of the best videos I’ve seen tocounter bangers

[MJ-gwmn]

Excellent instructional video discussing issues that I've had with bangers. Thank you!

[emlaurenzana]

Straight forward, easy to understand coaching!

[Nrahotep]

Thank you. you covered everything i needed to work on.gratitude.

[LaurzeeMc]

Thanks for all your great advice and info Connor! We apprecite you!

[jeffphillips]

I also feel like a deep return on the serve massively effects what happens with the remainder of the point. A short return makes it hard to get to the net and gives the banger that forward leaning mid court shot that they want.

[iimxf]

Thanks for the coaching. Appreciate it! 🙏👍

[smm]

Thank you for this, I play someone regularly like this and it’s so frustrating! Hopefully I can master your technique.

[deanakonda]

Thanks for the great pointers! I encounter quite a few bangers, mainly being new at PB. Some hit hard almost every contact with the ball. At a glance, it looks like they are great players, but a lot of the times they hit the net too and rarely dink. One thing that is good for me, being a beginner advanced, is that I am getting better at intercepting and/or actually returning those balls... whether into the court or not! LOL - Sometimes, I am glad I hit the ball somewhere, while I am learning how to control and aim better. So, yeah, your videos are awesome! ♥

[jonathanthornton]

Nice video! sound advice! I was limp wristing the other day and playing horrible. will firm it up!

[betty]

I liked watching the different stances to improve my game. I do tend to bang but not all the time.

[texasslingleadsomtingwong]

New to the game as of last night . It's my kind of game. My three sons loved it as well .

[mefieger]

By far the very best video on how to play and beat bangers. Well done. Thanks!

[cliffs]

Great video! It's neat wearing small circle size pink on top and bottom of shirt, shorts and back of shoes