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Middle solves the riddle is an oft-heard quote that works in pickleball: because players make lots of mistakes on middle shot coverage.
In this video, @bestpickleballcoach, Tony Roig, will walk you through three common scenarios and provide you with a rule that applies all the time: Respect the X. You can Break the X - but only is you have a reason to.
0:00 Introduction to the 3 Scenarios Covered
1:25 Who Takes the Third Shot Drop (or Drive)?
6:52 Who covers the middle dink?
8:59 Do not get beat down the middle - who takes the fourth shot?
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