Pickleball Tip: The Block Volley is the FIRST Volley You Should Perfect

<h2><strong>Season 25, Episode 23: Shaun Boyce and Jim Carella</strong></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">In this episode, host Shaun Boyce brings you a quick and practical tip from RSPA and PPA certified pickleball pro, </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">Jim Carrella</strong><span style="background-color: transparent">, aka </span><em style="background-color: transparent">Jimbo Pickleball</em><span style="background-color: transparent">.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Jim breaks down one of the most important shots in pickleball: </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">the block volley</strong><span style="background-color: transparent">. Learn how to hold your paddle, focus on the ball, and defend against fast drives at the net—essential for anyone looking to level up their game near the non-volley zone.</span></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">🔊 </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">What you’ll hear</strong></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">&nbsp;– Why the block volley matters</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent"> – How to execute it properly</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent"> – Quick tips to improve your net play</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Plus, find out how you can support the podcast by leaving a review, and learn more about upcoming events and gear at</span><a href="https://letsgotennis.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"> </a><a href="https://letsgotennis.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent">letsGoTennis.com</a><span style="background-color: transparent">.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">🎧 Press play and enjoy your next step toward better pickling!</span></p><h2>Special Thanks</h2><ul><li><strong>reGeovinate.com:</strong> For providing the studio space.</li><li><strong>Signature Tennis:</strong> For their continued support of the GoTennis! 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Today's tip comes from RSPA and PPA Certified Pickleball Pro, Jim Carella.

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Hi, this is Jim Carella.

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AKA Jimbo Pickleball.

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Today we're going to discuss Valleys.

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Pickleball is really played up close to the net, seven feet away, matter of fact, right on

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the non-Valle line.

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So Valleys are essential.

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One of the first Valleys you should learn and the most important I feel is the Block Valle.

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It's a Valle that defends your body from a speeding third shot or fifth shot drive.

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You hold the paddle out in front.

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Keep the paddle face very still.

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You're obviously trying to hit the sweet spot, which is very small.

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So focus on that ball all the way.

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Block it back, hopefully with lots of success.

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And you'll have a happy pickling day.

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