There's no doubt that one of the keys to being a great pickleball player is to have fast hands. With all that up-close action with all four players exchanging rapid-fire shots, fast hands are a must.

From the Fit Pickler this week, this article caught my eye. It's from Ben Johns, who warns that when you too often go for “Hero” shots, you become a “Zero”. Hero shots are high-risk winners. Johns ...