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her split step -- her feet are way too wide - hard to step out further when your legs are already spread out max

I have trouble putting both hands above my head for a downward smash. My center of gravity goes all wonky. I fear my smashes will always be relatively weak.

You guys are such good pickleball ambassadors

I've been playing for several years at 4+ level and this one of the best training sessions I have seen. Well done boys.

I don't need this dumb video to know that I'm an amateur pickleball player.

Great tips! But the weird music really distracts from what you're saying.

Great tips, but even better editing! I can see the work you put into it, and it makes me appreciate the content even more. Nice :)

That's some good comedy there!

Real men do not dink. :)

wait, if ball hits net and lands in, continue playing.however if ball hits net and lands in, its a let/reserve IN PRO. PICKLEBALL.

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I let balls go that are above my paddle and most of them land in bounds. Then my partner tells me to just hit everything

Love this video, really helpful tips for someone that's been playing for years, thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks hope i can remember

Her first problem is playing with a thomas wilson 12 mm lmao. She needs a 2x 16mm. Shes literally killing her game. Im a 4.5 and playing the 12mm wilson was brutal compared to the 16mm. and she chokes up so much she needs a 2x not an elongated.

I love the two-hand backhand explanation. I've been trying to figure out the point of drilling with a two-hand backhand when my one hand backhand is solid. I will work on my two hand around my feet. Thanks for the tip.

I've learned a ton from your videos and you're very informative but how are you getting your percentages? For instance, 95% of pickleballers...

7:07-7:11😂 she ain't no fool.

Great video. I think 95% of players are the ones who think pickleball is easy and they are too good for the game. This video shoots that ego down and makes them play like a pro. I would share this to all players who need to be humbled down. Thanks for making this.

This video by far is the best technique driven tutorials! Thanks guys! AWESOME!

really 95% or is this anecdotal?

Best instructional video I have seen! Great idea to use a random player instead of the pro to teach the techniques. More relatable for us.

Great video. I am really enjoying your videos. See you on the courts in Hiawassee :)

Great job. Thanks

Almost in a meditative state. To focus, your mind must be blank! Great tip guys!

Wow! This is fantastic! Thank you

I'm sorry, but you make Amateur seem like a dirty word. Try saying inexperienced or beginner. I have been a coach for 40 years and have found vocabulary important. I have played some very good non professional players, which is the definition of amateur.

Great video! I am aiming to use several principles explained here next time out! Thank you!

Thank you so much. Performance and understanding!

I've yet to see a player step in, or play a shot (even half-volley) in the so called 'kitchen' area. Is this forbidden?

Great vid!

Wow, pointing the paddle towards the ball is a huge help as a player. Awesome principles on basic playing!!!

I get what your saying regarding early movement, but I do notice pro players sliding just before a ball is sped up. Of course, these movements are controlled and not "flinchy", but I wonder how you reconcile these two things that seemingly both make sense to do.

Sign that you're an amateur video poster: 1). Inconsistent spelling: Amateur, Amature

Does judging if the ball is going out, based on paddle position, work if you are shorter than average? I’m 5’1 and just not sure if this tip applies to me.

I feel like the tip about "paddle height = a good guess on whether the ball is going out or not" goes out the window somewhat when you're playing against players who are putting any decent amount of top spin on their shots?

Your guys are making better and better videos! I have watched maybe a dozen of your videos and today I subscribed! Great job 👏

She raise her left palm every time before she hits the ball, as if she's calling off the point.

Nice facility there!! Great setting.

Tip number3 about balls out--not all height are equal. 6.5 feet vs 5 feet tall.

Another excellent instructional video clip. Please keep them coming. Thank you.

Excellent instructional video clip. Very helpful.

Tip 5- if you expect a speed up and a dink shot comes, there's time. The other way around, not true. Better to expect a speed up if you hit an attack-able dink than a slow shot return.

Thanks for sharing! This is great!

Great question and answer on where the paddle should be for returning serve. I hadn't heard that before, nor had I heard about the let the ball go based on your paddle height.

I'm a ref. You made an error in your general descriptions of not touching the net--ever. Correctly stated, you cannot touch the net while the ball is in play. But you CAN touch the net once the ball is dead. So if I drive a short bounce ball into my opponent, it strikes him/her in the chest (and is therefore now a dead ball) and my momentum then takes me into the net (remember, the ball bounced on my side, so no NVZ violation), it is still my point. Or if I hit the ball back, it bounces twice (dead ball) and then I touch the net, still my point. Most people get this wrong. You CAN touch the net, but only when the ball is dead. You cannot touch it while the ball is still live.

I don’t think “amateur” means what you guys think it means

Great video. Can you do a video on how to do drop shots?

I am about a 3.5 player. What are some of the shots and drills I need to work on in order to become a 4.0 player? Thank you.