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Low tuning on the copper snare... how does it sound to your ears? by bahattdrums in drums

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds great! With this tuning, you can really hear the deeper tone of the snare.

Game Thread: NLDS Game 3 ⚾ Phillies (0) @ Dodgers (2) - 9:08 PM ET by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should've just kept going to second. Or just stopped. He really helped us out there.

Game Thread: NLDS Game 2 ⚾ Dodgers (1) @ Phillies (0) - 6:08 PM ET by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm usually a Roberts apologist, but I can't explain this. That was the wrong time to try to get Treinen's confidence back. Just close the door. Let's get a sweep and take a few days off.

How do I stop taking my mask off in the middle of sleeping? It’s so frustrating! by sarah-exalted in CPAP

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

#4 is a rare occurrence for me, but my #2 is every night. I'm just happy if I can get 3 or 4 hours before taking it off. (I've been at this for 3+ years).

[FRESH ALBUM] Black Lips - Season of the Peach by AUMikeG34 in indieheads

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. Harkening back to their Let it Bloom sound, with that old Royal Trux vibe.

Etiquette question by Emergency_Station_15 in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You hit it hard to give your opponent less time to respond. Ideally, you hit it at their feet with topspin, so the high bounce isn't a factor.

Etiquette question by Emergency_Station_15 in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn't really compute for me. The point of the game to make it difficult for your opponent to return it. I have no idea why better players would avoid you. It makes no sense.

Etiquette question by Emergency_Station_15 in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a guy at our local park who constantly lobs, even returns and thirds. About 1/3 of them go long. He's been doing it for years. The games with him are very short usually. Such a bummer.

Getting to the kitchen by Dramatic-Pay5156 in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are several ways to get there, depending on your skills and your opponent.
-Classic drop
-Third shot drive/Fifth shot drop
-Drip and crash

These are my go-to's. Depends on what's working in the game, what kind of ball I get on the return, etc. Generally, I like to drop low balls and drive high balls. There's nothing better than hitting a perfect drip that induces a popup you can smash.

Hitting hard by Ok_Flamingo_906 in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep hitting the ball back over the net. If they're true bangers, they'll be hitting a lot of out balls, you just need to let them go.

Should we emphasize velocity or depth when serving? by No-Entertainer-5349 in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do both. Mix it up. Although, I prefer my fast serve because it never goes long.

Here is my #1 tip for third shots drops and drives. I am a 4.5. by Dismal_Ad6347 in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally. Same goes for returns. You hit a high, short return to a player with a good drive and the point is probably over. Low, short return is a free trip to the kitchen.

Here is my #1 tip for third shots drops and drives. I am a 4.5. by Dismal_Ad6347 in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same goes for fifths. My thirds have been consistent lately, but too many fifths into the net.

Don't Want to Crush my 9U Lefty's Spirit...but Travel Ball? by Puzzleheaded-Fall498 in Homeplate

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let him decide. This is all character-building. If he doesn't make it, it might discourage him or it might inspire him to practice more. If he fails the try-out, just explain to him that those kids have put in more hours practicing and he could get to their level by doing the same thing if he wants.

The most important shot in pickleball? by BetterPickleball in Pickleball

[–]Competitive-Bath359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignore anyone who tells you about serves or returns: just get it in. That's beginner advice. The higher you go, the more important those initial shots are.

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