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Drilling and getting a coach helps. Higher level players are hard to find because they play in private groups, specifically because they dont want to play with weak players. Drill, get coached, play in a leage, sign up for a tournament...much better than trying to force your way into higher level groups.

Another good episode. I would drill, but I'm already too good. I feel it would be unfair to my opponents.

Thanks for introducing us to the new Stacks venue. The Shreveport Krewe is headed to Stacks this weekend to play in the Louisiana Senior Games. Ken glad to hear you are back on the courts. As always keep up the good work with this podcast.

Thank you for watching and for your feedback! Something to consider for sure!

I am 22. I would like to add some notes If the young is going to spike the ball, back up, anticipate where the ball will go, and then launch the ball high up. Not a normal lob, a sky ball. That way it throws off the timing for the next spike and it will give you time to get ready The ball will always come back. I've played against many seniors and beginners who believe they won the point but then it comes back. Stay vigilant until you see that ball bounce twice or is dead ball Go for volleys. Many seniors/beginners I've seen let the ball bounce when it's shoulder height and then the ball gets behind them. Try to keep your paddle over the kitchen and if the ball is in reach, take it. It cuts the young players reaction time

Too distracting to watch 2 balls going at same time if goal is to watch ball placement and position of players. 2 players with one ball would better illustrate your point

You all turned this into the best Video I have seen on youtube. Love the way you all break down this interview. Great analysis and discussion. So glad I got to do this interview. Hope lots of people look at this and pay attention to your analysis.

Great and very important Drills. One thing though, these cones are a bit to far from the Kitchen Line. Players will be over extended in order to protect these cones, Keep cones about 12 inches and even closer for shorter players from the kitchen line. Aslo, advise the players to avoid moving backways when trying to protect the cones, I see to much movements thoughout these drills.

How can one get ahold of Bernard for some in person coaching? I’m local to New Orleans

Meet Bernard LeBlanc a local high-level player, NPL Pro, and certified coach. Bernard shares his pickleball journey and some really insightful thoughts on various topics. He talks about his practice routine, power vs soft game, playing defense, life in the transition zone, on-court movement, and more. He provided us with so much valuable information that we divided his interview into two parts. Sorry folks, no Jeff's Burr Under My Saddle or Vicki's Shouts but we do have a Coaches Minute and Ken's Tournament Previews of local and regional events.

What a terrific guest! Looking forward to part deux!

Bernard is such a great pickleball player, instructor & and wonderful person. Also, he is a fantastic Salsa & Latin dancer 🕺

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Bro just looking for any reason to throw it back 😏. Nah that's good advice for real

Very informative! I guess I won't be stretching before matches anymore!

My favorite drill!! Thanks so much Mrs Vicki for showing us that one.

I’m looking to do clinics such as this and private lessons during my 6-week stay aug/sept. Is this a private club or can I have contact info. Enjoying the videos -thanks

In this episode the Krewe discusses 5 defensive strategies that will improve your ability to defend your side and enable you to turn the tide to an offensive response. Jeff gets down and dirty with his Burr Under My Saddle. Check out the Coaches Minute with Ken showing us some Intermediate and Advanced Serving techniques. Ken winds us up with his weekly Tournament Previews.

THE cure for avoiding panic shots is “Drill Baby Drill” ™️ Confidence keeps us relaxed and patient.✅

Greetings from Richmond, Virginia. I really enjoy your videos and feel like each of you is a friend I've never met. Anyhow, it's hot here in Richmond also. 100 degrees one day last week and in the 90's each day going on three weeks in a row. There is a public park near me with 12 courts and 12 more currently under construction. My Meetup group has upped the start times to 7:30am and we're still finding it too hot at that hour due to the heavy humidity we have from being so close to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. We're lucky in Richmond to have two great indoor facilities. One has 12 courts and the other has 8. It's sure nice to have the option to play inside when the weather outdoors is this hot. The public park is owned by the local county (parish in your neck of the woods) and they installed AED's that are in a metal case with a keypad on the door. Once you enter the code to open the door, the local fire department and other first responders are immediately notified that the AED is being removed from the case and they are automatically dispatched to the location. Luckily there is a fire department station less than a mile away so someone with training will be on site almost immediately. In the meantime, the AED can be used by whoever took it out of the case on the person in need. As you all said, it has step by step instructions and is fairly easy to operate even for someone without any training. I really like the system they have set up with the automatic notification to first responders as soon as the code is entered to open the case door to retrieve the AED. Anyhow, thanks for the videos. You all do really nice work and I enjoy watching.

Check out this episode as the Krewe discusses health and safety issues as they relate to us, pickleball players. If you didn't know Ken had pretty serious back surgery and we are really glad to see him and know he is on the road to recovery. See more episodes at www.youtube.com/@geauxpickleball1189

Vicki W. is a certified pickleball instructor who leads a group of 4.0 players striving to improve their game. Watch as Vicki leads the group in this challenging drill focusing on competitive resets to the middle. Subscribe to @GeauxPickleball1189 and check out more videos at www.youtube.com/@geauxpickleball1189

Gr8 panel! Haven’t thought too much about 4th shot. Thanks for the reminder. ✅

Pickleball For Pups is listed as Popp's Ferry, Biloxi, MS not Stacks, Baton Rouge and it looks like a multiweek league; it also mentions Vicksburg, MS

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Pop at the net more than power. I like the ALW 12.7 for its power and low swing weight while still having great twist weight. The gearbox PPE is too powerful for me, and much too hard to control. But a poppy paddle with a low swingweight works very well for me.

Control, at my age and physical ability I can hit a ball hard enough naturally. I like the extra control to help with resets of hard shots.

Great episode! I can vouch for Brent always being helpful and willing to give advice. Can't wait to see him on the Senior Tour.

Thank you Bernard!!! Make it back anytime!!!

Nice Cast, good stuff on partnering. Thanks Vicky, your group was great, let’s do it again

There was no way to register for mixed double for the Fritchie Park Tourney on April 28th.

Can you elaborate on how the round robin format worked in the MLP type format?

Such a nice episode! Great to hear from Pickleball royalty!!

“Good stuff”. Thanks !

Good luck with your journey, that is exciting news Tony and Jenn! Taylor Taylor and I hope not to run into you unless we are in the gold medal match...:)

They are the BEST!

Let go

Love these analytics, wondering if you would mind sharing your spreadsheet template for tracking these so I can review my own videos at home?

WOW! This was super informational! Thank you for great explanations!

Wow that Craig guy is AWESOME!!!!

I heard this is going to be in tournaments now. I can't wait. Now people will have no choice and have to come to me!!

at 7:05 Bud makes an unforced error but is given a green point indicating he made a winning shot. Jeff makes an unforced error for the final shot and it is not shown counted on the graph

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We agree Brent! We appreciate your comment!

Great interview with Holly Smith. Not only is she a good friend, instructor colleague and a tournament partner of mine periodically but she has one of the best blocking abilities that I've come across in the game. She is so devoted to this wonderful game of pickleball and to help others grow.

We came there last week. So much fun...the people so friendly.. ❤

thank you Thank You THANK YOU for this episode - I needed help understanding how and why I injured myself playing pickleball ! already HAD some PT and it DOES help if you do it right !

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I was at the tournament! Nice meeting all of y'all. I do have a comment about Jeff's burr under my saddle. I changed paddle during my first game in men's doubles. I was using a Gearbox Pro Series power paddle. I found it to be too powerful for the ball that was being used. I had never played with a Diadem orange indoor ball. I found it to be the wrong ball for the surface being played on. I switched to my Six Zero double black diamond. When I switched, we were behind 3-11. We went on to win 15- 13. So, switching paddles was the right move for me. Sometimes a player has to find the right paddle for the playing conditions. Condition such as, the ball being used, the floor being played on and if the tournament is outside, the wind condition. If I would not has switched, we may not have won the silver medal.