Main Points
- **Rachel Rohrabacher officially signs with Friday Pickleball, citing community focus, innovation, and paddle performance
- Why Friday’s upcoming all-foam paddle technology stood out and what players should watch for this year
- How Rachel sets up her Fever 102 paddle, including target weight, lead tape placement, and grip preferences
- A simple two-handed backhand counter adjustment that immediately improves stability and consistency
- The biggest misconception about pro pickleball and why watching matches live changes perception
- The one advanced shot amateurs spend too much time chasing instead of building fundamentals
- Compact dink mechanics, swing path control, and grip positioning to reduce errors
- Overhead strategy: when to go short and wide versus deep through the middle
- Rachel’s long-term vision of blending pickleball with sports mental health
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This video introduces Rachel Rohrabacher as the newest professional athlete signed to Friday Pickleball, marking a major milestone for the company as it continues to invest in the pro game. With more than 30 medals on the PPA Tour, Rachel explains that her decision was driven by more than just sponsorship. The brand’s focus on community, accessibility, and innovation, combined with her confidence in the paddles, made the partnership feel like a natural fit.
Throughout this video, Rachel delivers several lessons that translate directly to the amateur game. One of the most impactful is her breakdown of the two-handed backhand counter. By letting the non-dominant hand generate power and using the dominant hand primarily for stability, players can instantly gain more control in fast exchanges. She also dives into dink fundamentals, emphasizing compact swings, disciplined finishes, and paddle-face awareness to improve consistency and reduce pop-ups.
Equipment setup is another key theme. Rachel walks through how she customizes her Fever 102 paddle, targeting a specific overall weight while avoiding lead tape at the top of the paddle to prevent arm fatigue. Instead, she prefers weight at the base and sides to subtly expand the sweet spot. Beyond mechanics and gear, the conversation highlights strategy and mindset. Rachel challenges the idea that pickleball is easy, noting that while it’s accessible, mastering strategy and adapting to the sport’s rapid evolution is extremely difficult.
The video closes with a look beyond competition, as Rachel shares her goal of combining pickleball with sports mental health after earning her master’s degree in social work. Her perspective reinforces the central message of this video: winning pickleball at any level is less about flashy shots and more about sound fundamentals, smart decision-making, and a strong mental approach.
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Tags: Counter | Dink | Friday Pickleball | Overhead Shot | Rachel Rohrabacher | Two-Handed Backhand