How to Attack Drives & Beat Bangers in Pickleball

Getting crushed by hard hitters and bangers? It’s not about swinging harder — it’s about positioning, timing, and choosing the right counter. In this video, I break down exactly how to attack drives so you can stop reacting and start controlling points. ✅ This video is for: • Players struggling against hard hitters • Anyone getting pushed back by aggressive drives • Players who want to turn defense into offense 📍 What You’ll Learn: • How to recognize attackable drives early • The footwork and paddle position that wins fast exchanges • Simple patterns to beat bangers consistently ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 Overview 0:36 The one handed backhand counter 2:50 One handed counter examples 4:51 How to use the two handed backhand 5:52 Two handed counter examples 7:15 When and how to pack the middle 8:12 Packing the middle examples 9:40 Richie recap 🎾 Subscribe for more pickleball strategy, technique, and drills — new videos every 5 days! 📲 Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @richard_pickleball 📘 Facebook: Richard Pickleball 🔥 Comment “HYPE” and I’ll DM you a discount on all Engage products! 🔥