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Pickleball Reaching Warm-up

Reaching patterns that prepare the body for the multi-directional reaches used in pickleball.

Full BodyBeginnerMobilityStretch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: shoulders & core. Secondary: hips
Muscle groupFull Body
DifficultyBeginner
TypeMobility · Stretch
Sets & reps1 sets × 20s
Estimated calories burned~14 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Stand in an athletic stance.
  2. Reach the arms and torso in various directions (forward, side, overhead) in a controlled manner.
  3. Keep the core engaged and movements fluid.
  4. Return to center between reaches.
  5. Continue for the desired duration.

Coaching tips

Benefits

Reaching patterns that prepare the body for the multi-directional reaches used in pickleball.

Common mistakes

Avoid forcing the range or losing balance.

Make it harder

Increase the reach distance gradually.

Make it easier

Keep the reaches smaller.

Breathing

Exhale as you reach, inhale as you return.

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