The banana shot is used to curve the ball around your opponent and land it into the backcourt behind them. The shot was made famous in tennis by Rafael Nadal. As paddle technology has advanced to provide more spin the banana shot has also become a possibility in pickleball. Read More The Dink
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Sap’s and the Science of Sweat: Understanding Electrolyte Balance in Pickleball
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