There are times when you will want to Break the X. If you do not know what the X is all about, you are missing a powerful part of your game. Check out our playlist to learn all about it:    • Respect the "X" - the Playlist  

But, as with many rules, there are times to break it - as long as you know why you are doing it. In this video I share with you 3 times when you can Break the X and look over to your partner and say "I know what I am doing" :).

Respect the X is one of the most powerful pickleball concepts you can apply to your game. It resolves the most common source for partner error: the middle of the court. As long as you Respect the X, you are going to be in good shape.

0:00 Demonstrations of the X and when it can be broken
0:37 Introduction to Respect the X and the concept of Breaking that X
2:01 Breaking the X - No. 1 - Covering the Middle
3:26 Breaking the X - No. 2 - Poaching
6:08 Breaking the X - No. 3 - When Necessary

Stay well out there.

Tony
BetterPickleball Player Development
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