Struggling with Targeting? Learn How to Support Your Pickleball Partner

Are you tired of seeing your partner get targeted during pickleball games? In this video, we share effective strategies to help you and your partner avoid being singled out. Learn how to support your partner, deflect pressure, and enhance your team play.
Whether you're playing recreationally or in tournaments, these strategies will improve your game and make you a more effective teammate. Watch now to protect your partner and dominate the court together!
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[@bobcurtis3958]

Absolutely, and I find myself frequently in Tony's shoes. And, yes, it's very frustrating, especially in rec play because it tells me you, as the opponent, have no desire to get better by always hitting to the weaker player.

[@BetterPickleball]

Sad but true.

[@nmac2439]

Yes, there is targeting in rec play where I play. It is usually me who gets targeted when I play with my partner and/or partners who are better than me. My partner and I have an agreement that it is fine to get big like Tony did as a means to fight back. Thanks for the informative video.

[@BetterPickleball]

Hey, thanks for sharing your story! It's cool that you and your partner have a game plan to handle those who target you. Keep hustling on the court!

[@reneeanderson2525]

Yes it happens sometimes in rec play where I play

[@BetterPickleball]

unfortunately that is the case

[@reneeanderson2525]

Also,in open play it’s very common. I feel the stronger players do it to end the game quicker. I’m usually the target- but since I’ve been improving some of the stronger players are getting a little surprised 😂

[@BetterPickleball]

Thanks for the tips!

[@scottharris7222]

For sure it happens but as mentioned in rec play you have to ask your partner if it is OK to come over and "pouch" to keep in the game. If not, you are going to take a loss and you have to live with it. Either that or look for more competitive games where the levels are are bit more even. I have agreements with several friends that if we get a significantly weaker partner the stronger player won't be frozen out of game play. Those games are closer. Even when in a losing situation we appreciate that the opposition took the higher ground and made sure that there was a reason for the stronger player to be out there.

[@BetterPickleball]

100%

[@mindpower6089]

Targeting definitely happens in rec play. Some people can't handle losing 😂

[@BetterPickleball]

You're right some players have no idea how to lose. I feel bad for them because that's part of any game

[@MikeVeracity]

Find a ladder league to play in. You will much more likely get equal players. As the stronger player, I avoid a lot of rec games unless I am feeling saintly patient that day.

[@BetterPickleball]

You're right there is usually less disparity between players but hopefully in competitive play you ARE using targeting as a strategy.

[@tanthony3895]

Targeting always occurs in rec games ...always. People always claim they are playing for fun, but they actually want to win so they always go hard at the lower level player. That is the sheer reality of pickleball. If anyone tells you different they are lying.

[@BetterPickleball]

In some groups it's prevalent but not all groups are like that. 😀

[@lindajohnson1984]

Sure, targeting happens, but worse are deep lobs

[@BetterPickleball]

Deb Harrison is going to do a presentation at the Online Summit on tracking down the lob. You can get your free ticket here. Pickleballsummit.com

[@BruceFowler-bv1gf]

I see targeting of the weaker player quite a lot. More so with lower level players. I guess winning is more important than getting hetter

[@BetterPickleball]

Unfortunately winning is paramount to some folks. If I'm playing a player who is weaker I still give them shots but I put more focus on the stronger player.