I knew NOTHING about pickleball before watching your video and I cannot imagine anyone explaining it any better than you have in this video. Thank you. Mike g
A very basic game similar to tennis, bowls, and cricket for example but dumded down for the rest of us. The rules are extremely simple and very similar to sports we do know .however the making of thos sport comes down to very small logistical changes compared to its predecessor. It has became more interesting because you need to be great to be noted. However that extreme is very limited to an the average person can achieve. Pickleball deserves to see the light of day purely because it's a mixture of .a sport that has the rules do be exploited to entertain such a game. The world.has developed enough to produce similar challenges without the headlines to make it worthy of humnaity
Just took my first pickleball class today. About a half hour of instruction then onto the court. Within two minutes of playing I pulled my right leg hamstring. I had to sit out the rest of the training. What a way to start learning the game, but it was fun.
I love how you organized the information and the simple explanation of the basics. It all made sense. I had a pickleball workshop to learn the rules and came out very confused, but now I have a good grasp of the basics. Thank you.
The best video for beginners at the moment. A clear explanation and, most importantly, clear examples. I've played a few games in the past, but mostly relied on a partner to keep score. After watching your video - I feel really confident to step on the court. Thank you very much.
BEST pickleball video!! Most videos only use terms and fancy words that a new new person would have NO idea what they're saying! But WOW! I've never played pickleball and now I'm exited and sure I have the information I needed to succeed and practice without being corrected every game. Great Video! Love that you used a live game with names, so I could really see how it works!
Great video, thank you! Played my first game yesterday and got coached through the rules during the game. I must say, to my wife's pleasure, I'm hooked! After watching this video, I truly understand scoring, the rules, and rotating now. Phenomenal job!
I’ve played pickleball four times now, and watched a number videos. This is the best explanation for beginners that I’ve seen. And the only thing I’ve seen that seems to contradict this video is a ball that hits the tape of the net and falls over. People count that as a point, although you say if it hits the net it’s a fault.
Absolutely loved this Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Pickleball! 🌟 It's such a comprehensive and easy-to-understand breakdown of pickleball rules, scoring, and gameplay essentials for newcomers. As someone passionate about introducing more people to this amazing sport, I've created content focused on 'Pickleball Tips for Beginners' on my channel, aiming to build confidence in those just starting out. Your guide is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to grasp the basics and beyond. I believe combining our insights could really empower beginners. Keep up the great work!
0:28 Equipment 3:15 The Court 3:49 The Lines 5:06 The Non-Volley Zone 6:53 Two Bounce Rule 7:15 False Faults 7:43 Scoring 8:07 Strategy Positioning 9:58 Non-Volley Zone Line 11:02 Starting Positions 11:56 Serving Team 13:30 Receiving Team 15:20 First Server Exceptions 18:18 Examples 21:07 Serve Rules
Wow, great vid! I've watched 4 pickleball beginner vids now, trying to learn how to play the game, and this one was BY FAR the easiest to understand! Your explanations are really clear and simple, and the animations help a lot. Many thanks! PS: I still have no idea about who the returner/server is at various times, haha. It's very confusing coming from a tennis background!
Thank you for your video. Never played& wanted to find out whether or not the sport might be doable for me, since there's a pickleball court near where I just moved. Thanks to your very comprehensive video, I am now aware that my former knee injuries would impede my enjoyment due to the lateral movement involved. Thank you for saving me so much time!
Great video! Well done. Just one question, re: 2 of your last serves, at 24:08 and 24:15. Were those maybe illegal, for not coming up over the ball? Not criticizing, merely wanting to confirm the serve rule. Thanks!
You are amazing with precise simple way to understand the game of pickleball. When I first started playing I w had many different players try to help me learn pickleball but the problem has been it’s been too many distractions where each person who has tried to help only confused me more because they themselves were not fully understanding all the rules completely. So I resorted to TH-cam to get clarity and now I’m more confident in how to play. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Nice video. Will be sharing with a lot of new players. Suggestion for a future video, run through rally scoring. We use it on really crowded days and a lot of folks come away liking it.
This video covers a lot but is more than is needed to get started. Fortunately, I had lessons from an USAPA Ambassador before watching Pickleball Channel's How to Play video. Now, one complaint I hear often hear from non-players is, "There's too many rules." This video tends to re-enforce that sentiment: progression of explanation, frequent 'More on this later.' asides, etiquette-as-rules segueways and, details on strategy to be off-putting for a true beginner. IMO, Kyle Koszuta's enthusiastic 'How to Play Pickleball' video is better - it hooks beginners with a concise explanation in under 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Pickleball Channel's 25 minute long 'How to Play' video makes a fine follow-up lesson once the beginner is hooked on what an enjoyable sport pickleball can be.
I too found the 'more on that later' breaks and etiquette-as-rules distracting. Vocal is too monotone. Found a different video which I recommend to folks: ThatPickleballGuy's 'How to Play Pickleball: The Ultimate Guide on Pickleball Rules' aka 'Pickleball's Weird Rules'. Less than 10 minutes long. Engaged vocals. Some goofy bits. But most of all, clear instructions and enthusiastic about the game.
I can actually fully agree being an a novice tennis player and a inschool varsity ping pong player about the no volley zone because just as you said. It would only be strikes and not play. It would be like a one on on between two strikers only on each in volleyball trying to best eachother. Or Pele vs messi one on one
Not bad explanation, other than expecting us to learn the names of four people just to follow along with a couple game points. Also, since many people already know the rules of sports like tennis, where the pickleball rules are the same, it would be very effective to add that. eg: It seems like the doubles rules on who serves and who receives, and switching sides, are the same as tennis?
Can you Spin the ball (using racket) while serving or Is there any rule that prevents you spinning the ball while serving? I tried first time last week and my opposition player said it’s not allowed. I’m just wondering if it is true.
Very basic and simple rules which are great. However you said you need a 2 bounce rule between server and return. You advise the non serving player to get to the non return zone which I understand. But what happens if the opposite teams returns the ball toy partner who is in the position to return a volley because of your advice. Should they let the ball bounce and attempt a return or should they play they volley because they have got themselves in a position to to return it? If they should avoid returning then your video should advise both players staying in the.touchline until it has been returned. I want to commend you for an excellent demonstration of the sport but 😁 lesser advise the benefit of a forward player in a 2 bounce situation from serve
I'm sorry but I'm not understanding fully. The serving team should stay behind the baseline after the serve because they have to let the return bounce. After the returning team has hit the return, the next ball to come back can be taken as a volley if they wish so they are free to get up to the NVZ line after the return. I hope that makes sense.
Thanks for the comprehensive guide, just one complaint, it's really hard to concentrate on listening to you while also reading the word-by-word gigantic text animations on screen. Eg 12:46 - now I know why it's the most replayed, probably once to read and another to listen. That aside, great intro to pickling, thank you.
Very good video but I really wish for the scoring part, YOU had served to complete a full round of serving. In your case, I believe your score would have been 0-1-1 and winning a point could have shown the next steps and change of score, followed by a fault to show your partner then serving.
Regarding equipment choices, as a good tennis player who started playing pickleball, I wish, wish, wish someone had given me the following advice early on: "Bret, spend the money and buy a top end paddle that's designed for control first and foremost!" Here's why... Any good tennis player will have good ground strokes within hours or even minutes after first stepping on a pickleball court, pretty much regardless of what paddle is used. And the player's hard volleys will be ok though probably not brilliant fairly quickly as well. That's because tennis ground strokes and hand-eye coordination translate well from tennis to pickleball for those sorts of shots. On the other hand, the player transitioning from tennis to pickleball will likely suck miserably at drop shots and resets, because to the extent they exist at all in tennis, everything about those shots is much, much different in pickleball. And if you don't have a paddle that's conducive to learning how to hit drops and resets, it'll be a long frustrating time until you can hit them well enough for it to make sense to use those shots in a game. I think many tennis players give up learning how to hit those shots and become "bangers" because that's all they can hit. If you have great ground strokes and decent volleys but can't hit anything else very well, what else can you do besides be a banger? Not that there's anything wrong with being a banger, but it is limiting and the banger doesn't really get to experience all the nuances of the game. I had a really hard time trying to learn the soft game until I got a high-end paddle that was designed for control. Suddenly those drops and resets that were spraying all over the place started to drop in the kitchen and transition the point back to the soft game for a bit. Not that I was perfect or even consistent right away, but at least it became doable. So spend the money, get the great paddle for control. Would you play tennis with a mediocre tennis racquet? Assuming the answer is no, then why would you play pickleball with anything other than a top end paddle?
That's a fair point Bret! I think that's a wise move if you know you're going to stick with pickleball and know it's going to be "your thing". If you've already played another racket/paddle sport extensively that also makes sense.
What about a non-athletic person who begins pickleball? Should that player also invest in a paddle that helps with control? BTW What makes a paddle better?
I'm interested in the sport. Unfortunately, around here you only see tennis courts. I know that the court is smaller for pickleball. Are the nets the same height? Dicks Sporting Goods could not give me an answer.
Great Video Nicole! I’m a certified coach at a local facility. Many times when I’m scheduled to teach beginning Pickleball I have only 2 students. This makes it difficult to teach court positioning. With 3 or 4 students it’s easier I can walk them through the positioning and scoring, and we can play. Any tips on how to cover this topic with 2 students?
That's a great question and I see the dilemma. Do you have clip board with a court on it. You can put four pieces on the clipboard and show it that way so at least you've covered it. I wouldn't spend too much time on it. Teach them skinny singles as an alternative. You have to work with what you've got.
I skipped pickleball today because i wanted to lift weights. Pickleball is fun but the gym is a more serious workout. I can tailor the gym to my specific needs. But ill still go to pickleball on the days im not lifting. The orange and blue joola paddle has more bounce on the ball than the green activator paddle!
That was an excellent video but I would like to have seen more instruction on scoring. I don’t know why it has to be so complicated. It’s a bit ridiculous. I think you should also talk about the injuries that are an occurring in Pickleball. It seems like it’s very easy to get injured and I’m not sure why ,I would like to have some more information on that matter.
Here's a good video on how to prevent injuries: th-cam.com/video/KGuDQDTR-dw/w-d-xo.html. Most people are overdoing play and not doing a good warm up. Scoring is a bit tricky. Maybe rewatch that section a few times. Get out there and play a few games. It will become clear pretty quickly. I remember how confused I was at first but you move past it.
I wish I could play but I'm in a wheelchair and can only use one hand. I would certainly hope there could be some pickleball simulation games developed in the future which would be a great equaliser.
There's nothing in the rules about each player serving the same amount of times. Miriam served because she was the right side player after the side out occurred.
I knew NOTHING about pickleball before watching your video and I cannot imagine anyone explaining it any better than you have in this video. Thank you. Mike g
Thanks so much. Glad you thought so.
Agree excellent video.
Excellent explanatory video on the basics. It is logical and concise with great graphics. Thank you.
You're so welcome.
A very basic game similar to tennis, bowls, and cricket for example but dumded down for the rest of us. The rules are extremely simple and very similar to sports we do know .however the making of thos sport comes down to very small logistical changes compared to its predecessor. It has became more interesting because you need to be great to be noted. However that extreme is very limited to an the average person can achieve. Pickleball deserves to see the light of day purely because it's a mixture of .a sport that has the rules do be exploited to entertain such a game. The world.has developed enough to produce similar challenges without the headlines to make it worthy of humnaity
I've watched a few beginner videos to pickleball and yours is the best. It covers all the necessary topics to begin. Thanks!
Thanks so much Kim! Glad you think so.
Just took my first pickleball class today. About a half hour of instruction then onto the court. Within two minutes of playing I pulled my right leg hamstring. I had to sit out the rest of the training. What a way to start learning the game, but it was fun.
They say stretch before playing 😅
Lol your not young anymore
Orthopedic surgeons are appreciating the popularity of pickleball.
My first class I took a ball to the nose! I still love it lol😂
I got one that doubled me. Never mind…
I just began to learn how to play pickleball and this is the best video I've seen. Thank you so much for the clear explanations and examples.
You're very welcome!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
I love how you organized the information and the simple explanation of the basics. It all made sense. I had a pickleball workshop to learn the rules and came out very confused, but now I have a good grasp of the basics. Thank you.
thank you! i'm glad you enjoyed the video and i appreciate the feedback!
Best Intro to Pickleball video I’ve seen. Great info!
Thanks! Glad you think so!
The best video for beginners at the moment. A clear explanation and, most importantly, clear examples. I've played a few games in the past, but mostly relied on a partner to keep score. After watching your video - I feel really confident to step on the court. Thank you very much.
Awesome! Glad it helped.
BEST pickleball video!! Most videos only use terms and fancy words that a new new person would have NO idea what they're saying! But WOW! I've never played pickleball and now I'm exited and sure I have the information I needed to succeed and practice without being corrected every game. Great Video! Love that you used a live game with names, so I could really see how it works!
Wow, thanks! Glad it was helpful!
This made the scoring finally clear. Well done! 😊
I'm glad!
Great video, thank you! Played my first game yesterday and got coached through the rules during the game. I must say, to my wife's pleasure, I'm hooked! After watching this video, I truly understand scoring, the rules, and rotating now. Phenomenal job!
Good stuff!
I’ve played pickleball four times now, and watched a number videos. This is the best explanation for beginners that I’ve seen. And the only thing I’ve seen that seems to contradict this video is a ball that hits the tape of the net and falls over. People count that as a point, although you say if it hits the net it’s a fault.
If it goes into the net it’s a fault, if it clips and goes over it’s still in play. Thanks for the feedback.
Very comprehensive, thank you! Tomorrows my first day of Pickleball
Awesome! Have fun! My pleasure.
Absolutely loved this Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Pickleball! 🌟 It's such a comprehensive and easy-to-understand breakdown of pickleball rules, scoring, and gameplay essentials for newcomers. As someone passionate about introducing more people to this amazing sport, I've created content focused on 'Pickleball Tips for Beginners' on my channel, aiming to build confidence in those just starting out. Your guide is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to grasp the basics and beyond. I believe combining our insights could really empower beginners. Keep up the great work!
Thanks you so much! 🙌
Great video. Simple, easy to follow, and excellent examples. Many thanks!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video and I appreciate the positive feedback.
Great reference! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Brand new to the game and your video was exactly what I was looking for. Great job and thanks
Thanks! So glad it helps.
Excellent video!! Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you!
Very good instructions, I have to go back several times. Thank you so much for helping beginners out.🍁
You are so welcome!
Best instruction ever! You’re succinct, articulate and thorough. Thank you. I’ll be watching this and more of your videos again and again.
Awesome! Thanks.
Superb, detailed explanation for everyone's role ..Bravo!!!!
Thanks a lot 😊
I'm going to play my first pickleball game soon and really appreciated your helpful video! Great job. Thanks for this!
Glad it was helpful!
I am a newbie. Thanks for the video. Just what I needed to get started.
You are so welcome!
Thank you! I am headed to my first lesson and I feel comfortable that I understand the basics.
Wonderful!
Thanks for this informative video!!😀😀
Glad it was helpful!
The best video ever produced to go over the rules and play. I send this video to all my newbies after their first lesson. Thank you.
Thanks Richard! I’m glad you think so and thanks for sharing.
This is a fantastic video. I'm playing my first game today and this video was very helpful. It's basic and clear, well done.
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful and I hope you enjoyed playing your first game.
Great video and easy to follow!!
Glad it was helpful!
0:28 Equipment
3:15 The Court
3:49 The Lines
5:06 The Non-Volley Zone
6:53 Two Bounce Rule
7:15 False Faults
7:43 Scoring
8:07 Strategy Positioning
9:58 Non-Volley Zone Line
11:02 Starting Positions
11:56 Serving Team
13:30 Receiving Team
15:20 First Server Exceptions
18:18 Examples
21:07 Serve Rules
Nice!
Wow, great vid! I've watched 4 pickleball beginner vids now, trying to learn how to play the game, and this one was BY FAR the easiest to understand! Your explanations are really clear and simple, and the animations help a lot. Many thanks!
PS: I still have no idea about who the returner/server is at various times, haha. It's very confusing coming from a tennis background!
Happy to hear this! Thx for the comment. Yeah, don’t worry. It’ll all become easy in time….mostly. 😂
very nicely explained!!! thank you
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Hola! so happy to have found this video. We met in the Dominican Republic a few years ago. Say hello to Myriam. Liza from Puerto Rico!
Hi!!! yes, I remember you. Thanks for dropping a comment.
very great Video .. i loved it .. very description and on point
Awesome, thank you!
Great info. Wish I had this when I started. All of this was so confusing back then….
Thank you! I hope this will help those entering the game now.
😱 Wow... more to it then I thought. Thanks for explaining it.
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful.
This is one of the best pickelball videos I have found. Thanks for the detail. Good job!
You’re so welcome!
Your presentation was very informative. The videos were great. Thank you.
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This is a great pickleball video for beginners. The rules are made clearly and concisely.
Glad you think so!
Excellent overview!!! The scoring was so confusing to me after a 3 hr clinic yesterday, and your video cleared it all up for me!!! Thanks!!
Thank you! I'm glad I was about to clear up any confusion for you.
Outstanding basic PB presentation. Well done.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the positive feedback.
Thank you for your video. Never played& wanted to find out whether or not the sport might be doable for me, since there's a pickleball court near where I just moved. Thanks to your very comprehensive video, I am now aware that my former knee injuries would impede my enjoyment due to the lateral movement involved. Thank you for saving me so much time!
I'm glad it helped with your decision. Sorry about your knees. :(
@@primetimepickleball thank you for taking the time to reply & show you your care. 😊
I appreciate the way in which you explain the game. I finally got it..,, the scoring. Thank you.
Awesome! So happy to hear it helped you. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for taking the time to do this!
My pleasure!
Great video. Well done. Good explanation of the court positioning and scoring. This seems the biggest challenge for novices.
thx! yes, scoring is a little tricky at first.
Very much appreciated ❤❤❤❤❤from MN
Thank you!
Very well done.
Thank you! Cheers!
Very helpful, clear examples!
Thank you! Glad yo found it helpful.
Nicely done and greatly needed.
Thanks Michael! I really strived to make this the best and most complete video for beginner's.
Thanks for your video make simple, quick, easy and fully understand so that I am going on the way to start playing 👍
Glad it helped!
Great Beginner Video - appreciate your precise coaching!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was super educational. Curious what was that strip hanging off Miriam's clothing.
Lol, not sure, it's a fashion statement of some kind I think.
Great video! Well done. Just one question, re: 2 of your last serves, at 24:08 and 24:15. Were those maybe illegal, for not coming up over the ball? Not criticizing, merely wanting to confirm the serve rule. Thanks!
All the serves were legal. I was headed up through contact even if it was only slightly up.
Very clear explanation! Thank you!
Glad you think so!
Excellent presentation.
Thanks for watching
Very Well Done Video!!! 👍😎
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent video, well-versed and to the point.
Thanks, glad you think so. I was striving to be as complete and clear as possible.
Such great video for beginners!!
Glad you think so!
This will be my first year playing pickleball so I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can.
Awesome! Have fun with it!
Wonderful tutorial! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing job with this video!
Thank you I appreciate the kind words!
Thank you for providing such a comprehensive, clear and simple video for a new pickleball player.
You are amazing with precise simple way to understand the game of pickleball. When I first started playing I w had many different players try to help me learn pickleball but the problem has been it’s been too many distractions where each person who has tried to help only confused me more because they themselves were not fully understanding all the rules completely. So I resorted to TH-cam to get clarity and now I’m more confident in how to play. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
You're very welcome!
Awesome! You're so welcome. Glad the video cleared things up.
Nice video. Will be sharing with a lot of new players. Suggestion for a future video, run through rally scoring. We use it on really crowded days and a lot of folks come away liking it.
Thanks for sharing Randy! And thanks for the suggestion.
This video covers a lot but is more than is needed to get started.
Fortunately, I had lessons from an USAPA Ambassador before watching Pickleball Channel's How to Play video. Now, one complaint I hear often hear from non-players is, "There's too many rules." This video tends to re-enforce that sentiment: progression of explanation, frequent 'More on this later.' asides, etiquette-as-rules segueways and, details on strategy to be off-putting for a true beginner. IMO, Kyle Koszuta's enthusiastic 'How to Play Pickleball' video is better - it hooks beginners with a concise explanation in under 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Pickleball Channel's 25 minute long 'How to Play' video makes a fine follow-up lesson once the beginner is hooked on what an enjoyable sport pickleball can be.
Thanks for the perspective. This video is designed for exactly your final point so I’m glad it hits the mark.
I too found the 'more on that later' breaks and etiquette-as-rules distracting. Vocal is too monotone.
Found a different video which I recommend to folks: ThatPickleballGuy's 'How to Play Pickleball: The Ultimate Guide on Pickleball Rules' aka 'Pickleball's Weird Rules'. Less than 10 minutes long. Engaged vocals. Some goofy bits. But most of all, clear instructions and enthusiastic about the game.
Very clear explanation.because im a tennis player.thanks
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.
Love the videos❤❤❤
Thank you! 😁
I can actually fully agree being an a novice tennis player and a inschool varsity ping pong player about the no volley zone because just as you said. It would only be strikes and not play. It would be like a one on on between two strikers only on each in volleyball trying to best eachother. Or Pele vs messi one on one
Yes, it would be a totally different game and a lot less fun.
Thank you so much!!
You're so welcome!
just a note: the body part known as the navel (as used at about 22:45) is spelled "n-a-v-e-l". "Naval" applies to things related to the navy.
thanks for the feedback
Not bad explanation, other than expecting us to learn the names of four people just to follow along with a couple game points. Also, since many people already know the rules of sports like tennis, where the pickleball rules are the same, it would be very effective to add that. eg: It seems like the doubles rules on who serves and who receives, and switching sides, are the same as tennis?
Thanks for the feedback. The serving and switching is not at all like tennis. Not sure what in the video makes it seem like it's the same.
What an original concept! There are no games like that anywhere, and never was! Absolutely unique! Oh, wait...
It's exploding in popularity so...there's that.
When performing a volley serve, is it legal to spin the ball with your hand before the serve?
It used to be but it’s no longer legal.
@@primetimepickleball thanks for the info
This is my first time I look into pickleball. This beginner video is great with details on this game. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can we do a service to the effect? Merci à l’avance
i'm sorry I don't understand the question. can you please rephrase.
Can you Spin the ball (using racket) while serving or Is there any rule that prevents you spinning the ball while serving? I tried first time last week and my opposition player said it’s not allowed. I’m just wondering if it is true.
It used to be allowed and it's not allowed anymore. Sorry for the delayed response.
Very basic and simple rules which are great. However you said you need a 2 bounce rule between server and return. You advise the non serving player to get to the non return zone which I understand. But what happens if the opposite teams returns the ball toy partner who is in the position to return a volley because of your advice. Should they let the ball bounce and attempt a return or should they play they volley because they have got themselves in a position to to return it? If they should avoid returning then your video should advise both players staying in the.touchline until it has been returned. I want to commend you for an excellent demonstration of the sport but 😁 lesser advise the benefit of a forward player in a 2 bounce situation from serve
I'm sorry but I'm not understanding fully. The serving team should stay behind the baseline after the serve because they have to let the return bounce. After the returning team has hit the return, the next ball to come back can be taken as a volley if they wish so they are free to get up to the NVZ line after the return. I hope that makes sense.
Thanks for the comprehensive guide, just one complaint, it's really hard to concentrate on listening to you while also reading the word-by-word gigantic text animations on screen. Eg 12:46 - now I know why it's the most replayed, probably once to read and another to listen. That aside, great intro to pickling, thank you.
Thanks for the feedback. Noted. I'm glad you liked it otherwise. Sorry for the delay.
Very good video but I really wish for the scoring part, YOU had served to complete a full round of serving. In your case, I believe your score would have been 0-1-1 and winning a point could have shown the next steps and change of score, followed by a fault to show your partner then serving.
Thanks for the feedback.
AYO WE MAKIN IT OUTTA THE GYM CLASS WITH THIS ONE
Nice! Lol 😂
Thanks
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I kick ass at tennis and ping pong. This looks like a sport for me.
i'm sure you'd be great at it!
Regarding equipment choices, as a good tennis player who started playing pickleball, I wish, wish, wish someone had given me the following advice early on: "Bret, spend the money and buy a top end paddle that's designed for control first and foremost!" Here's why...
Any good tennis player will have good ground strokes within hours or even minutes after first stepping on a pickleball court, pretty much regardless of what paddle is used. And the player's hard volleys will be ok though probably not brilliant fairly quickly as well. That's because tennis ground strokes and hand-eye coordination translate well from tennis to pickleball for those sorts of shots.
On the other hand, the player transitioning from tennis to pickleball will likely suck miserably at drop shots and resets, because to the extent they exist at all in tennis, everything about those shots is much, much different in pickleball. And if you don't have a paddle that's conducive to learning how to hit drops and resets, it'll be a long frustrating time until you can hit them well enough for it to make sense to use those shots in a game.
I think many tennis players give up learning how to hit those shots and become "bangers" because that's all they can hit. If you have great ground strokes and decent volleys but can't hit anything else very well, what else can you do besides be a banger? Not that there's anything wrong with being a banger, but it is limiting and the banger doesn't really get to experience all the nuances of the game.
I had a really hard time trying to learn the soft game until I got a high-end paddle that was designed for control. Suddenly those drops and resets that were spraying all over the place started to drop in the kitchen and transition the point back to the soft game for a bit. Not that I was perfect or even consistent right away, but at least it became doable.
So spend the money, get the great paddle for control. Would you play tennis with a mediocre tennis racquet? Assuming the answer is no, then why would you play pickleball with anything other than a top end paddle?
That's a fair point Bret! I think that's a wise move if you know you're going to stick with pickleball and know it's going to be "your thing". If you've already played another racket/paddle sport extensively that also makes sense.
What about a non-athletic person who begins pickleball? Should that player also invest in a paddle that helps with control? BTW What makes a paddle better?
Pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport and we like it #Pickleball
Sure is and sure do!
I'm interested in the sport. Unfortunately, around here you only see tennis courts. I know that the court is smaller for pickleball. Are the nets the same height? Dicks Sporting Goods could not give me an answer.
Hopefully pickleball courts will pop up soon as it's growing like crazy. The net is two inches lower.
Great Video Nicole! I’m a certified coach at a local facility. Many times when I’m scheduled to teach beginning Pickleball I have only 2 students. This makes it difficult to teach court positioning. With 3 or 4 students it’s easier I can walk them through the positioning and scoring, and we can play.
Any tips on how to cover this topic with 2 students?
That's a great question and I see the dilemma. Do you have clip board with a court on it. You can put four pieces on the clipboard and show it that way so at least you've covered it. I wouldn't spend too much time on it. Teach them skinny singles as an alternative. You have to work with what you've got.
Great idea!
I skipped pickleball today because i wanted to lift weights. Pickleball is fun but the gym is a more serious workout. I can tailor the gym to my specific needs. But ill still go to pickleball on the days im not lifting. The orange and blue joola paddle has more bounce on the ball than the green activator paddle!
Ok cool.
Average P.E. coach W
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@@primetimepickleball who asked you bru
I like to know if a person over 60 with back and neck surgery safe to play?
consult with your doctor
That was an excellent video but I would like to have seen more instruction on scoring. I don’t know why it has to be so complicated. It’s a bit ridiculous. I think you should also talk about the injuries that are an occurring in Pickleball. It seems like it’s very easy to get injured and I’m not sure why ,I would like to have some more information on that matter.
Here's a good video on how to prevent injuries: th-cam.com/video/KGuDQDTR-dw/w-d-xo.html. Most people are overdoing play and not doing a good warm up. Scoring is a bit tricky. Maybe rewatch that section a few times. Get out there and play a few games. It will become clear pretty quickly. I remember how confused I was at first but you move past it.
What happens if your serve does not go in the designated service area?
It's a fault. Either your partner gets to serve or it's a side out depending on if you were the 1st or 2nd server.
I try to watch, but 41-minute advertisements keep hijacking the video
I didn’t get a single ad throughout the whole video
Get TH-cam premium! Then you get ads
I fast forwarded
Drag you watch line to the end and than hit restart. They don't make you watch ads the second time. Or get TH-cam premium.
R/ whoosh
I wish I could play but I'm in a wheelchair and can only use one hand. I would certainly hope there could be some pickleball simulation games developed in the future which would be a great equaliser.
I think those are in the works.
Min 2:15 dude that ball was going out ! 🤷🏻♂️
We all make mistakes
Looks like a fun time, but I am busy enough with my Bowling addiction!
Whatever floats your boat.
Should the server ball touched the top net tape and still lands in the service box, is this a let ball?
If it touches the net and still lands in then you play it. It’s NOT a let. It used to be but not anymore.
Why did Miriam serve after Irene? Why wasn’t it Nicole to serve, since everyone else had already served once?
There's nothing in the rules about each player serving the same amount of times. Miriam served because she was the right side player after the side out occurred.
Thanks, I think I finally get it. It's determined by your team's score. So she served because the score was an even number.
This is so buss
Is that good or bad? 😂
Foot faults from serving side?
I didn’t see any. Sometimes the camera angle is deceiving.
Good job. I knew nothing, now I'm a "know it all". Ho ho!
Lol! yes, this video will get you off to a really good start.
i'm going to chicken n pickle for the first time ever in a month and i'm determined to slay everybody
do it!