10/19/2026
Your next shot begins before your opponent hits the ball.
A balanced ready position can help you respond in more than one direction:
- Keep your feet comfortably apart.
- Soften your knees instead of standing upright.
- Center your weight rather than leaning back on your heels.
- Hold the paddle up and in front of you.
- Use small adjustment steps as the point develops.
There is no single perfect position for every player, but staying light and balanced can make it easier to react to the unexpected.
What challenges you most at the kitchen lineāquick volleys, low shots, or resisting the urge to step into the kitchen?