whether or not everyone agrees with the strategies mentioned - the quality of this instructional video given is second to none. The slow motion break down, clear visuals, etc. Very Impressive. Thank you very much
Loved the Strategy, circling the player you are talking about, using the arrows and asking your audience the question of strategy is SUPER Jordan! Aloha from The Big Island
Such a thorough video from start to finish. Love the slo mo breakdown and explanation of real live points. Your videos just get better and better. You and Nicole are THE BEST! Thank you!
two comments here please 1. In first example with your drive down the line.......... the opponent paddle is over set up for a backhand not allowing a quick paddle adjustment to the line shot...further adding to this option as best choice 2. Option with a drive return to the short side player attempt to drive the ball at the paddle side hip of that player....this provides for less possible return options Very nice video and well edited...Ty
I like the 2 person drill. It needs a good name, like Attack (Protect) the Castle. As for the effectiveness of shading: it helps when you and partner are on the same page. if one person shades and the other one doesn't...big holes emerge., eh?
This might seem super simple and obvious to you, but it was a complete and total eye-opener for me. My partner and I implemented this the day after I saw this video, and it made a DRASTIC difference in our competitiveness on the court. Thank you so much!
Work on hitting slower outside of competition. Focus on control over power. Drilling is often the answer. It will be hard to change this in a game setting when you're all amped up. Once you have more confidence in your slower shots you will likely feel more comfortable hitting less hard in competition.
At 6:53, because the guy at the kitchen knowingly stood towards the center, he should be prepared for a down-the-line shot. You can see he was caught off guard, shifting left just as you hit it pass his right side. It also helped that the intended direction of your shot was well hidden until last second.
Awesome video! Great description of adjusting your position as points progress AND how to take advantage of your opponents when they don’t move into the best position.
Good video. Another thing to mention is the reason they had more options in these example is that the ground strokes were inside strokes vs outside strokes. Inside strokes give the ability to push and pull vs just pull like an outside stoke.
Playing at 3.5 level. I get to the net successfully but my opponent (WHILE HE IS AT THE NET) has a strong drive when he is at the net. I am prepared and get the racquet on the ball but v very ,very defensive or hit it out. SHOULD I CONSIDER BACKING A FOOT OR SO OR WHAT SHOULD i DO?
Yes, you can do that. Although here are a few things to think about: 1. His drive may be going out. Test it and let some balls go. 2. Maybe your are giving him an attackable ball? Work on hitting better dinks. 3. Keep it to his backhand side. It will be a lot harder to speed up the ball from that side.
Great instructional video, now to just convince every casual player I play with to do this... I half expect many to say, of course I'm shading, I have my sun glasses on right now!
I’ve just started pickleball transitioning from tennis, these tutorials are helpful, but sometimes getting to the point of the tips takes far too long, quick fire precise tips I find easier to take in rather than long winded multi point tips, by the time the point of the tip arrives I’ve forgotten half of the build up to it
6:10 in defense of the player at the net, he was probably trying to defend his partner who was in transition. If the player at the net can intercept a ball that is intended for his partner who is not established, that can turn the tables on the serving team as they are moving through the transition zone. No matter what, they were in a tough position. He chose to give you a little more outside lane to play with because it was a narrower lane. You managed to hit a great shot, but there was less margin for error.
A very thorough video on the tactic of shading to cover the middle; thanks. A clarification regarding down the line shots as viable options in the video: this shot carries the HIGHEST margin of error, or otherwise said, the lowest chance of success, as noted by the graphic that one should be able to complete the shot 8+ times out of 10 to attempt the shot as a viable option.
the problem is if I hit it down the line very close to the line, like you did it. my opponent most likely will call my ball out. I have that problem often.
One of your best. I too often have partners who plant themselves defensively in the middle of their half of the court. I wish they could all watch this video.
This has been the best explainer and example vid of shading I've seen for PB. Has actually explained why and how to shade properly! I've always been worried about it 'hogging' the ball and/or court as such but this makes much more sense thank you! 🙏🙏
Is that Jose Diaz (former racquetball pro)? I recognized his walk and facial hair, then I saw his Gearbox logo and shoe type- I'm a racquetball player and that all fits. And I'm glad you put the disclaimer halfway through- I was going to say he is leaving the low percentage shot and covering more of the middle- as a tennis player as well I don't mind that strategy. Both were really good dtl passes.
Nice video but when you’re talking about forehand taking middle and this was wrong because both paddles were in middle. They were just out of position. I understand but wrong tape
This is a great video this is what piCKLe baLL has become I think I was watching videos from three years ago and getting confused now that I’ve learned how to use TH-cam I can go to your more recent videos
Excellent. Thank you. Often I experience a situation where I’m in the even court having served and the return comes back cross court down the middle but slightly into the deuce or even court. Many times my partner will take this shot on his forehand and then be out of position for our opponent’s shot down his line. I think I’m in a better position to take this shot even though it’s off my backhand but often I hear, hey it’s my forehand. What are your thoughts on this?
I would say whoever has the stronger shot in the middle should take that ball. Also if it’s slightly in the deuce court and your partner is taking that ball, they should hit their 3rd shot towards the player on the odd side. Then they can’t be beat down the line.
Good information and excellent videos to see shading techniques in action. You should talk to your partner before the match about shading so you are in synch. Thank you Jordan. I enjoy your videos to learn new skills. ,
Nice upgrade with the graphics! Also, in the play at the 6:00 mark, your opponent's "paddle up" position strongly favors a backhand volley, which gives him even less reaction time to cover your drive on his forehand side. keep up the great videos !
Thanks for the instructions. A quick question, what do you think is the remedy for the weight leaning forward when defending the non volley zone? Usually, i find myself leaning forward when drinking. Is this a good practice? What could be done to address this, if it is not?
You want to have your weight on the balls of your feet and you want to be in a balanced ready position. What you don’t want to do, is to be constantly over-leaning and over-reaching in. You should only be leaning and reaching in if you are trying to take balls out of the air or trying to attack a ball.
If it is a problem, find a person who loves the lob and play against them. If you are leaning too far forward it is hard to use the over head smash as lob defense.
It all depends what their individual strengths and weaknesses are and how they work together. Often "forehands in the middle" is a good idea but it's not the "be all end all" solution. Maybe one player has a good backhand and a so so forehand and that will change everything. The fact that there is a lefty in the mix is not the only consideration. Another example is, if one player has a terrible backhand that gets picked on relentlessly then they should have their forehand as their outside shot "near the sideline" so that the other player can help in the middle where their partner's weaker backhand now is.
Thank you for this video! You have answered the $64K question! I will be practicing this and hopefully taking my game to the next level and maybe helping my group learn this as well. :D
whether or not everyone agrees with the strategies mentioned - the quality of this instructional video given is second to none. The slow motion break down, clear visuals, etc. Very Impressive. Thank you very much
Thank you so much!
7:56 that perfect airplane shadow.
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Loved the Strategy, circling the player you are talking about, using the arrows and asking your audience the question of strategy is SUPER Jordan! Aloha from The Big Island
Aloha!!
Loving the analysis of the gameplay footage
Thanks Jacob !
Very good explanation of proper shading
Thanks Stephen!
Your video production quality has gotten really good and your player analysis continues to be outstanding.
Thanks!! 😊👍🏻
Great video. Now this is pickleball instruction at the next level.
Thanks Larry !
Cliff Pickleball serves
Such a thorough video from start to finish. Love the slo mo breakdown and explanation of real live points. Your videos just get better and better. You and Nicole are THE BEST! Thank you!
Thanks Karen!!
Tks for all the hard work
Another articulate and analytical video, filled with logical tips. Euclid would be proud of you.
Thanks Matt !
One of the best videos I've seen in awhile! Love it.
Great, thorough explanations of several different points: positioning, shading, etc. Well done!
Thanks Jillian!
Excellent...clear and explained in simple terms for people of all ages to grasp the point.
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Great information. I like this format.
Thanks KC !
As noted earlier much less chatter much more valuable teaching .Thank you , Rick I look forward to more lessons now
at 5:44 I love the giant shadow from the airplane as the ball hits the line! Well timed! : )
😂👏
Outstanding instruction.... Thanks!
Thanks Phil !
two comments here please
1. In first example with your drive down the line.......... the opponent paddle is over set up for a backhand not allowing a quick paddle adjustment to the line shot...further adding to this option as best choice
2. Option with a drive return to the short side player attempt to drive the ball at the paddle side hip of that player....this provides for less possible return options
Very nice video and well edited...Ty
Thanks David!
Excellent explanations...these helped my game..
Great! Happy to help.
Yes these strategic voice overs of people playing a game is so beneficial.
Thanks Jacob!
gr8 vid as always, it's all about the angles of attack and shading.
Thanks Phil !
Excellent video explanation!
Thanks Beth. Glad it was helpful!
Great game analysis and explanation of shading. Keep up the great content!
Thanks Scott! Glad you enjoyed it!
One of your best videos
Thanks!
My favorite Jordan video so far! :) Thanks!
Excellent lesson !
Thanks Paul !
Great Video explained simply and with great examples. Well done instruction!
👍🏻😎😎
Your content is always excellent. The lighting and view on this video was perfect. Slow Mo had tremendous value. Please use often.
Thanks Paul !
Yes, slow mo, several times for the same shot is incredibly useful for my understanding!
Well defined drills...with camera work to show how it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll keep it in mind. thanks!
That was a compliment not a critique! Well done
I like the 2 person drill. It needs a good name, like Attack (Protect) the Castle. As for the effectiveness of shading: it helps when you and partner are on the same page. if one person shades and the other one doesn't...big holes emerge., eh?
Yes, same page with partner makes a difference for sure.
Great info and drills
Glad you liked it!
This might seem super simple and obvious to you, but it was a complete and total eye-opener for me. My partner and I implemented this the day after I saw this video, and it made a DRASTIC difference in our competitiveness on the court. Thank you so much!
Awesome!!!! 😊👍🏻
Such a great video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent tips !
So well done! This is what I needed!! Thanks!
Thanks Karen!
Awesome instruction. I am a new fan!
Awesome! Thank you!
Found this to be one of your best instructional videos!
Thanks!
Really useful tips, thank you Jordan !!!
Thanks!
Awesome video Jordan. Love the level of detail you go in to
Thanks Shea!
Is there any videos on how to stop hitting the ball out of bounds. I always hit too hard and dont know what to do to stop
Work on hitting slower outside of competition. Focus on control over power. Drilling is often the answer. It will be hard to change this in a game setting when you're all amped up. Once you have more confidence in your slower shots you will likely feel more comfortable hitting less hard in competition.
Great coaching. All the details.
Thanks
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One of your better videos. Like the live examples.
Thanks!
Very well explained. thank you.
👍
Thank you 🤗
No problem!
Great content; this is a great way to create “ the wall”. Keep the good teaching coming please
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Love this guy..,he doesn’t pussyfoot around.. he gets right down to business!
Thanks Kimberly !
Great freaking video
Thanks! Glad you like it.
At 6:53, because the guy at the kitchen knowingly stood towards the center, he should be prepared for a down-the-line shot. You can see he was caught off guard, shifting left just as you hit it pass his right side. It also helped that the intended direction of your shot was well hidden until last second.
Hey brother,
This one's a gem!!
I'm going to use it tomorrow on a new student.
Keep on keeping on....
Thanks Kevin!
Very detailed breakdown. Much appreciated!!!
Thanks Tony !
Such a solid explanation. Love it!
Thanks!
Great video! Super helpful!!!
Thanks Lori!
great video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Awesome video! Great description of adjusting your position as points progress AND how to take advantage of your opponents when they don’t move into the best position.
Thanks Alan !
Good video. Another thing to mention is the reason they had more options in these example is that the ground strokes were inside strokes vs outside strokes. Inside strokes give the ability to push and pull vs just pull like an outside stoke.
Playing at 3.5 level. I get to the net successfully but my opponent (WHILE HE IS AT THE NET) has a strong drive when he is at the net. I am prepared and get the racquet on the ball but v very ,very defensive or hit it out. SHOULD I CONSIDER BACKING A FOOT OR SO OR WHAT SHOULD i DO?
Yes, you can do that. Although here are a few things to think about:
1. His drive may be going out. Test it and let some balls go.
2. Maybe your are giving him an attackable ball? Work on hitting better dinks.
3. Keep it to his backhand side. It will be a lot harder to speed up the ball from that side.
Great instructional video, now to just convince every casual player I play with to do this... I half expect many to say, of course I'm shading, I have my sun glasses on right now!
Lol!!😎
very nice explanations
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.
Great strategy and lesson. Definitely going to start drilling.
yes!! upvote for drilling :)
Awesome and informative video... thank you
Thanks Justin !
I’ve just started pickleball transitioning from tennis, these tutorials are helpful, but sometimes getting to the point of the tips takes far too long, quick fire precise tips I find easier to take in rather than long winded multi point tips, by the time the point of the tip arrives I’ve forgotten half of the build up to it
Thanks for the feedback.
Very helpful indeed.
Glad you think so!
6:10 in defense of the player at the net, he was probably trying to defend his partner who was in transition. If the player at the net can intercept a ball that is intended for his partner who is not established, that can turn the tables on the serving team as they are moving through the transition zone. No matter what, they were in a tough position. He chose to give you a little more outside lane to play with because it was a narrower lane. You managed to hit a great shot, but there was less margin for error.
Yes!
Watch out for that plane! Great video, just learning to play in southern california
Great! 👍🏻
Much needed advice and great situational videos. Thank you!
Thanks Sal !
EXCELLENT TIPS!
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Great Strategy
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Airplane shadow at 5:42" and subsequent replays...also, net player at 5:37" strongly favoring backhand volley with paddle ready position.
Yes!
I’m left handed so it’s always about who has the best position. Lots of communication
A very thorough video on the tactic of shading to cover the middle; thanks. A clarification regarding down the line shots as viable options in the video: this shot carries the HIGHEST margin of error, or otherwise said, the lowest chance of success, as noted by the graphic that one should be able to complete the shot 8+ times out of 10 to attempt the shot as a viable option.
So helpful and insightful, as usual. Thank you! 🙏
Thanks Darci!
This is great!
Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed it.
the problem is if I hit it down the line very close to the line, like you did it. my opponent most likely will call my ball out.
I have that problem often.
It happens.
Thank you
You’re welcome!
One of your best. I too often have partners who plant themselves defensively in the middle of their half of the court. I wish they could all watch this video.
You can just send it to them ! 😊
I had the link posted to the Facebook page of my most frequent pickleball venue.
When serving can you bounce the ball first or do you take it out the fair?
Nice capture of the infamous Glenn Lucey!
Lol
This has been the best explainer and example vid of shading I've seen for PB. Has actually explained why and how to shade properly! I've always been worried about it 'hogging' the ball and/or court as such but this makes much more sense thank you! 🙏🙏
Thanks Bec !
Is that Jose Diaz (former racquetball pro)? I recognized his walk and facial hair, then I saw his Gearbox logo and shoe type- I'm a racquetball player and that all fits.
And I'm glad you put the disclaimer halfway through- I was going to say he is leaving the low percentage shot and covering more of the middle- as a tennis player as well I don't mind that strategy. Both were really good dtl passes.
It is. He’s becoming a really good PB player!
@@primetimepickleball That's awesome, he is an incredible racquetball player. Shoutout from Texas to those California Rball players!
The camera angle is perfect.v It would be great if you did two cameras with one one the side and one high for your training videos. Thanks.
Thanks Dan !
Good stuff. I notice that you twirl your paddle between shots a lot.
Twirl power!
When you shade to the middle do you take a step back?
Typically no, hold the line for more intimidating position. If your team popped it up then you may want to back up a bit as you shade to cover.
Your videos rule and you do a great job.
You also spin your paddle a lot. during rallies too. It’s wild
Thanks!
fantastico incredibile la informacion
Muchas gracias !
Your videos are amazing and you and your wife are great at teaching! Thank you for the great content you always share.
Thanks so much we appreciate it!
Love your videos great job. What level player are you?
5.5
Well done! 👍🏻
Thanks Mo !
In the 5:30 time stamp shot selection; you forgot to mention the over commitment to the back hand.
There’s lots more things to mention, could not mention them all in one video.
Nice video but when you’re talking about forehand taking middle and this was wrong because both paddles were in middle. They were just out of position. I understand but wrong tape
Thanks for the feedback. I'll take a look.
This is a great video this is what piCKLe baLL has become I think I was watching videos from three years ago and getting confused now that I’ve learned how to use TH-cam I can go to your more recent videos
Awesome!!
In doubles play which player is responsible for hitting the ball when it’s returned right down the middle?
The person who is cross court from the incoming ball is ultimately responsible for the shot.
Excellent. Thank you. Often I experience a situation where I’m in the even court having served and the return comes back cross court down the middle but slightly into the deuce or even court. Many times my partner will take this shot on his forehand and then be out of position for our opponent’s shot down his line. I think I’m in a better position to take this shot even though it’s off my backhand but often I hear, hey it’s my forehand. What are your thoughts on this?
I would say whoever has the stronger shot in the middle should take that ball. Also if it’s slightly in the deuce court and your partner is taking that ball, they should hit their 3rd shot towards the player on the odd side. Then they can’t be beat down the line.
Awesome great video
Thanks Colin !
Good information and excellent videos to see shading techniques in action. You should talk to your partner before the match about shading so you are in synch. Thank you Jordan. I enjoy your videos to learn new skills. ,
Yes, communication between partners is key.
Nice upgrade with the graphics! Also, in the play at the 6:00 mark, your opponent's "paddle up" position strongly favors a backhand volley, which gives him even less reaction time to cover your drive on his forehand side. keep up the great videos !
Thanks Jim !!
Was that Jose Diaz, the racquetball pro?
Yes 😊
Jordan is from Euclid? Euclid CA?
He lives in the Phoenix, AZ area now.
Thanks for the instructions. A quick question, what do you think is the remedy for the weight leaning forward when defending the non volley zone? Usually, i find myself leaning forward when drinking. Is this a good practice? What could be done to address this, if it is not?
Drinking or dinking? 😂
@@TheTrojanman83 both will be fine...🤣🤣🤣
You want to have your weight on the balls of your feet and you want to be in a balanced ready position. What you don’t want to do, is to be constantly over-leaning and over-reaching in. You should only be leaning and reaching in if you are trying to take balls out of the air or trying to attack a ball.
Getting used to being at the NVZ and doing drills dinking at the NVZ is probably the best thing you can do.
If it is a problem, find a person who loves the lob and play against them. If you are leaning too far forward it is hard to use the over head smash as lob defense.
What do you do if one of the teammates is a lefty? Which side should each play?
It all depends what their individual strengths and weaknesses are and how they work together. Often "forehands in the middle" is a good idea but it's not the "be all end all" solution. Maybe one player has a good backhand and a so so forehand and that will change everything. The fact that there is a lefty in the mix is not the only consideration. Another example is, if one player has a terrible backhand that gets picked on relentlessly then they should have their forehand as their outside shot "near the sideline" so that the other player can help in the middle where their partner's weaker backhand now is.
@@primetimepickleball good advice and makes a lot of sense. Thanks!
Thank you for this video! You have answered the $64K question! I will be practicing this and hopefully taking my game to the next level and maybe helping my group learn this as well. :D
Awesome! I didn’t know this question was so expensive!!! Lol