Pickleball tip of the week: How to play (and win) with a weaker partner
Playing pickleball with a weaker partner can be challenging, but there are strategies to enhance performance. Experts suggest focusing on simple plays and encouraging your partner to keep the ball in play. By adjusting your approach and providing support, you can improve your chances of winning together.
- ▪Inevitably, players will encounter partners who are less skilled than themselves.
- ▪Winning with a weaker partner involves adjusting strategies and helping them play their best.
- ▪Positioning yourself effectively and encouraging your partner can lead to better outcomes.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pickleball-tip-week-play-win-174927881.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 17:49:27 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-16T18:10:19.014Z |
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