Watch this Pickleball Body Bag in Stunning 20,000 FPS Slow-Motion

Body bags aren't going away. So what better way to better understand this aspect of the game than at 20,000 frames per second?

There's something mesmerizing about watching a pickleball shot in extreme slow-motion. Every micro-movement becomes visible. Every spin rotation gets magnified. Every bit of paddle contact reveals itself in ways the human eye simply can't catch in real time.

That's exactly what Pickleball Studio captured in this video: a pickleball body bag frozen in time in ultra slow-motion.

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What's a body bag, anyway?

If you're new to pickleball terminology, a "body bag" is a shot hit directly at your opponent's body, typically at close range near the net.

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It's one of those shots that sits right in the gray area of recreational pickleball etiquette. Some players consider it a legitimate aggressive tactic; others view it as unsportsmanlike.

We've explored this topic before. The consensus? It depends on your playing environment and the skill level of your opponents. In competitive play, it's fair game. In casual rec leagues, it's worth considering the vibe you're creating on the court.