@thepickleballclinic: It’s hard to not get tense or over-swing when you’re defending a difficult shot…like an ATP that’s coming right at you! The best thing you can do is focus on resetting it. Just set your paddle in front and let the ball come to you. Also, don’t try to be the hero by trying to just put the shot away! Often times it’s more effective to hit a slow shot to where your opponent ISN’T rather than trying to hit a bullet off their difficult shot. Hitting a slower ball saves you from over-swinging, over complicating it and you’re more likely to not miss into the net or hit the ball out. . . . . . #pickleball #pickleballislife #pickleballers #sports #sportstiktok #pickleballhighlights #highlight #pickleballtiktok #propickleball #viraltiktok #athlete #tips