Have you ever watched top pickleball players and wondered how they generate so much power with seemingly effortless swings?
What separates elite players from the rest isn't just natural talent—it's how they leverage the fundamental principles of physics to increase their paddle speed.
Here's a truth that transformed my own game:
When you understand why, it changes everything.After years of competing at the highest levels and securing multiple wins on the PPA Senior Pro Tour, I've discovered that the most powerful pickleball shots come from applying pickleball science, not just practicing harder.
Understanding the physics of pickleball is what separates good players from great ones.
Check out an excerpt from the Laws of Motion lesson you can gain full access to with the course.
Every shot you take on the pickleball court is governed by Newton's laws of motion. These principles can't be bent or broken—they're the foundation of paddle speed.
The best players intuitively apply these laws through proper body mechanics.
But what if you could learn to harness the physics of pickleball to elevate your own game?
Your Body: A Natural Speed Multiplier
One of the most powerful concepts in the Paddlespeed methodology is understanding how your body acts as a built-in speed multiplier.
Think of it like a hand helicopter - when you spin the small center piece with your fingers, the big blades spin much faster.
Your body works the same way.
When you rotate your core (the center), your paddle (at the end of your arm) moves much faster than if you just used your arm alone.
When you add this technique to your pickleball swing, you're creating a mechanical advantage that can dramatically increase paddle speed without requiring more muscle power.
In the
Paddlespeed Program, we show you a process to follow with your body, and we break it down into four steps.
This is how players with seemingly relaxed swings can generate remarkable power—they're leveraging physics, not forcing the shot.
In the Paddlespeed Program, we break down the science of paddle speed into four essential steps:
- The Coil: Where potential energy is stored as you get ready
- The Speed Up: How that energy is released from the ground up
- The Transfer: The critical moment where momentum moves through the kinetic chain in your body all the way to the paddle in your hand
- The Contact: Where all that energy is applied to the ball with precision
Understanding these four steps is the difference between struggling to generate power and effortlessly creating shots with both speed and spin.
Many players make the mistake of thinking hitting the pickleball faster comes from:
- Having stronger arms or wrists
- Swinging harder or faster
- Using more expensive paddles
The truth?
According to pickleball science, real paddle speed comes from efficient energy transfer throughout your entire body, properly timed and executed.
It's about working smarter through understanding the physics of pickleball, not just working harder.
When you apply these scientific principles correctly, you'll experience:
- More powerful serves without additional effort
- Controlled volleys that can handle any situation
- Effortless topspin that pushes opponents back
- Quick responses in fast kitchen exchanges
Most pickleball training programs focus on repetition—doing something ten thousand times until you master it. But there's a better way.
The Paddlespeed methodology emphasizes revelation over repetition.
By understanding the "why" behind paddle speed through pickleball physics, you'll accelerate your learning curve dramatically.
Instead of practicing blindly for years, you’ll learn the fundamental principles to help you generate more paddle speed in just 90 minutes.
Ready to transform your game with the knowledge of pickleball physics?
Understanding pickleball science can take your game from struggling to dominating—using the physics of pickleball rather than strength, understanding rather than endless repetition.
As I say in the program, when you understand why, it changes everything.
