How To Practice Pickleball Alone? – The Lonely Way

When taking your first baby steps while learning the basics of Pickleball, it’s pretty evident that you have to face plenty of setbacks.

Some of these might include loneliness on the court due to the lack of a proper team to play with or simply due to scheduling constraints on the court.

But don’t let your solitary endeavor stop you on your way to achieving imminent glory because as a silver lining it also happens to be one of the most ideal ways to fine-tune your reflexes and amplify your strategic planning.

In this article, I will help you learn how to practice pickle all by yourself and make every moment you spend in the court purposeful.

Practicing In The Court – The Lonely Way

Just because you don’t have a reception at the other end of the court does not mean it’s the end of the world, here are some tips that will help you polish your skills.

1. Rectify Your Serve

A serve allows you to initiate a match and if you are better at it, it will help you attain an edge over your opponent.

The first and foremost thing you need to do is build your muscle memory and work on it by continuously performing service shots. Since you would be playing alone, you don’t have to worry about making mistakes or having to face a penalty.

Subsequently, you can try executing a service shot while combining it with multiple variations and test out whichever seems to be the most effective one. 

2. Work On Your Accuracy

Pickleball is all about having the best accuracy in the match and it is in fact directly proportional to your success rates in a session.

The best way to fine-tune your accuracy is by setting up a “marker” and hitting it from multiple angles and recording yourself with your smartphone in solo mode.

Then review your shots by replaying your recorded footage so you can easily rectify where you are making constant mistakes. Not only is it the best way to mend your skill issue but you will also have a third-person perspective without anyone actually criticizing you since destructive criticism can sometimes get harsh.

3. Find Your Equilibrium 

When you are playing solo, you should always think out of the box since there are Virtually no restrictions and you can literally do almost anything as long as it helps you fine-tune your skills.

Experiment as much as you want and try to find your body balance by simply bouncing the ball on your paddle for as long as you can, this will help you build focus and integrity so make sure you always break your record and use it as a “mini milestone”.

4. Wall Is Your Best Friend

This tip is especially for those who do not have access to a court or simply want to practice at home or somewhere where they find their peace of mind.

In other words, try to hit your shots against a wall and make sure you repel the incoming shots as much as you can, this will not only improve your reflexes but will also ensure you maintain or build your stamina as much as you can.

5. Make It Enjoyable

I know solo practicing especially in the court can get boring really quickly because there is no specific end goal or reward system and the silence usually grows over an individual in the court.

However, to make things interesting try to listen to your favorite playlist or watch a YouTube video on Pickleball tips and tricks and try mimicking the techniques, don’t be afraid to make mistakes since there isn’t any catch you have to look forward to.

In this way, not only can you flush away your boredom, but you will also be able to set up your own boot camp without hiring a coach, it’s cheap and effective and ensures the best possible results at the end of the day.

Bottom Line

Regardless of the hurdles you may have to face, if you show keen interest and present consistency you will eventually be on your way to becoming the best version of yourself.

Keep in mind that during solo practicing, you will face lots of demotivation, however, you will have to fight through it especially if you want to build a career in it.

That being said, lend a helping hand to your peers by sharing this guide on “how to practice pickleball alone” so that everyone can benefit from it equally.