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I play exclusively rec center because it’s free. My opponents have tennis backgrounds. They never move up, never drop & never dink. Could you produce a video with basic strategy’s for this style of play. It’s very common in rec play. Thanks
I have been watching a lot of different instructional videos and this series really is the best. The depth, completeness and clarity of this guy's teaching is unsurpassed.
I used to be a primary drop shot person, but lately have been adopting a more aggressive philosophy. New philosophy is if there is an opening to go on offense (drive) then do it. I have found that this has improved my ability to take control of a point on the third shot. Serve hard and deep making it difficult for the serve recipient to approach, then drive to the open spot or down the middle.
Thanks for covering the 3rd shot so thoroughly. Could you also do a future video on grips in Pickleball and the best grips to use on different type shots, thank you.
Once, again, an excellent instructional video. Please consider a video regarding when an opponent hits at your feet. I frequently miss this shots. Thank you!
Be more forward towards the kitchen line and volley the ball out of the air, or be farther back so that the ball bounces before you hit your return. If you’re feet at getting hit, your body position may be the issue, coupled with hitting the ball too high over the net, thus setting your opponent up for a foot spike.
I really enjoy your videos - you have a talent for effective instruction. This comment is coming from someone who spent 34 years in the science classroom. Well done.
As a former classroom teacher and instructional designer, I second this comment! Many people have knowledge (subject-matter experts), so they think they can teach. I watched a fella yesterday who taught the first step third! Oh my! And taught a "don't" first! Such a no-no! Anywho, you seem to be a natural, or you have had some good instructional training - THANK YOU! I'm new to pickleball, so this was a lot for me, but that's okay; I will just rewatch! :)
I’m 62, only a few months into learning pickleball and already at a 3.0+. These videos are so instructive and have been a game changer for me! I don’t get to play more than about 3 times a week but I’m practicing drills every chance I get ! Thanks for sharing your easy to understand ideas! Keep it up!
So I just started pickleball about 3 weeks ago (I think I'm in Week 4 now), so VERY new. I have never played a court sport before. THIS video has really helped me already. Even though I have not yet implemented spins, etc., I am now clearning the net and serving deep into the court quite consistently. My serves are VERY amatuerish - I bounce the ball on the ground and hit it cleanly across - nothing fancy (yet), but just doing that allowed my team to make a big comeback and WIN! So that was fun to be able to just deliver consistent serves and not be the person who gave up a turn! Thank you so much!
Great video. Solid content wtih lots of options to recap. I'm trying to improve my court IQ and this gives me some ideas where to focus. Reading opponents body language is another area I'm working on. Any video suggestions? I'm also wanting to add the LUXX to me quiver.
Would love to see a video only on decision-making in the transition zone when the opponents at the kitchen line are very aggressively keeping you back, and have a lot of topspin step-back attacks, and can aggressively roll out of the air below the net balls and get them at your feet or below your knees. I feel like a lot of people who used to drop and work their way through the transition zone give up when they start running into these situations, and start trying to counter attack everything from the transition zone and win a point from mid-court.
@@anyamaboy1I'm a new player, only been playing about 5 months, but the lob is my go to as well. If I have a team at the net I am in a completely defenseless position. A well placed lob can get u off the baseline and right back up to the kitchen.
As a 3 or 3.5 player I usually drive my third shot at them or down the middle. Typically they are running to get to the net and most don't know how handle these drives. I recognize I need to learn the 3rd shot drop to compete and play higher level players. But for the time being I'm having fun. I wish I had more time to drill and practice to elevate my game but I'm having fun and I think thats why most folks play is that they play for fun and not necessarily to compete. I do enjoy videos, the are improving greatly and I appreciate your instructions and insights as I dont have the time or money for a coach. So thank you for your advice 🙏 and give a shout out to Kenadi
Best advice here is don't change your mind as you're about to hit your third shot. I sometimes get caught in between thinking drive vs drop, and it always either goes into the net or becomes an easy shot for my opponent to put away.
One element not discussed in the Serve is the position of the Non-Receiver Opponent (NRO) We have some NRO's who purposely stand at the T to intimidate Weak Servers. It is effective up until a point. I have a strong serve (accuracey, power, speed, spin). I use the NRO as a screen. The Return of Serve only has one option (Return Striaght Back). Once the NRO gets too comfortable then "The Nasty Nelson" comes out which I have won many points with ("Sorry, Not Sorry" :)
I am a 3.0 player (limited playing time available) so I usually go for 3rd drive. I have found the drop takes a lot of practice to perfect. I play against mostly 3.0/3.5 opponents so the drive works. If they are slow to come up I try the drop. I have been playing for 6 months and my biggest aid has been drilling, not playing. When playing I do not have time to prefect skills. Not enough repetitions of a particular skill to really perfect it. But playing is more fun. It is easy to find playing partners. Not many want to be drilling partners.
Agree, except, if they are slow to come up, even more reason to drive. Don't drop when you have a chance to get to the net before the returning team. Take the return early and Transition through it to get to net
Connor, I'm a 4.0+ player who still feels much more comfortable with a 3rd shot drive / 5th shot drop. I'll drop the 3rd only when it's set up perfectly, otherwise, I just have more confidence to drive and I expect I'll get a block back that's shallower and easier to handle for dropping the 5th. I try to always drive middle with topspin to dip over the net; occasionally, I'll get burned if I drive right to a player who is skilled at a soft reset into the kitchen and neither my partner nor I can't get to it.
You make great content; keep it up. My 3rd shot always depends. If they hang on the baseline I'll often hit a deep drive and rush the kitchen. Unless I feel they run slowly and I can catch them by surprise with a drop. If, after their 2nd shot, they're in the transition zone I'll try for a medium shot near their feet. If they're at the kitchen line and the ball is at or below the knee then I drop it. A high ball I attack. A thigh-high ball depends on how I'm playing that day. If my drive is on fire then I'm more likely to be aggressive. If I've just hit 2 long and 2 in the net then I'll play more reserved. If I'm teaching or trying to demonstrate or make a point then I'll try the shot being practiced regardless. And l take into account my opponents' weaknesses and abilities and whether we're playing for blood or just casual.
If I'm playing against good players (~3.75 and above), I will typically drop a lot more than drive, unless I get a short return, which I usually drive. I've noticed that pro players (men and women) are lobbing more and quite effectively. I'd like to see a video on how to disguise the lob from the NVZ line, placement, and strategy for when to use in a game. Also, how to practice these shots. Thanks! You have the best tutorials! Keep up the great work!
I don’t know what level I am, but my instinct is to drive, and against my normal competition it works. But I’m working to develop the drop technique. Thanks for the great content by the way! You have helped me progress far more quickly!
I play with 3.5-4.0's mostly and prefer 3rd-shot drops (& touch shots & dinks), unless windy condition or if the ball comes back high then I drive it, followed by a 5th drop shot
Excellent video! I have been playing for 6 months now and picked up a couple of nice nuggets. The drop from the baseline is a tough one to master though, I do have the drive (with good top spin) down pretty good. Usually requires the other team to hit up. Thanks again for a helpful video.
I have to tell you as a beginning player, I've watched these videos and my game is improved and measurably! I mean from just general dink shots, to playing at the kitchen, to now the serve. The way he explains the game, with examples, and nice illustrations is phenomenal!
yo love the video and the advice, very solid, might I ask what camera you use to record these? I'm looking into capturing my own play some day for analysis
Very good instructional video!! I just started playing and haven't got a lot of technique training yet. Will def. follow you and watch your other videos!!
I mix up my drops and drives depending what response i get from my opponents. Occasionally I'll even lob it up if Im wanting to give myself a little time or trying to move them back.
Excellent video packed with a variety of great tips. I know I’ve changed my mind on shots which often doesn’t work. I hit more drives than drops because players are frequently out of position. I’m working to add more drops. Thanks!
I actually prefer drops, but I find that I tend to undershoot them more often. That inconsistency makes it so that I tend to do more drives so that I am not wasting so many points. Any thoughts on how I can make my drops more consistent?
Practice. One technique that helped me: point the paddle downward at a 45 degree angle. Aim more crosscourt - this causes you to subconsciuosly grip the paddle a little firmer because you know you have to push the ball farther (work on gripping the paddle tighter whenever you are in 'trouble'). And finally, compare different paddles. We are encouraged to use control paddles for the soft game. However, if you have a natural 'soft' wrist, you absorb more of the hit power and reduce return power. In this case, the power paddle will improve the success of drop shots.
@@alanpranke3299 thanks for the tips. I am currently still using a $50 paddle from Dicks. Was waiting to see if "Santa" would get me one, but no luck. Will look into testing some out.
What a great and informative video. My drives, right now, are better than my drops. I'm a tennis player so I'm used to hitting drives. I'm working on my drops, but no one ever wants to drill so I practice during games which doesn't help my score lol. thank you!
How about a third shot lob? That works against 3.5/4.0 players who don't anticipate it or don't have skills for chasing them down or overheads? The pros where I play say NEVER hit at third shot lob. What say you?
I usually do a drop. I'm finding sometimes my opponent is able to drive it back even though the bounce is low. My third shot drives are usually put away because I usually do them when I get a short return.
I’m probably about 80% drives, 20% drops. Haven’t been playing very long so the drop is still a work in progress. Need to spend more time drilling but like to just play too much! Who is the Hance family champ? Conner, Kenadi, Kimmy, or Keaton? Those have to be epic battles!
I’ve been practicing my “short” serve to left or right corner just short of the kitchen. No one can get to it in time and point won. I’m getting better at it. Sometimes edit does go out or Landon the kitchen but I’m getting more points on the serve the more I practice this. My opponent doesn’t expect it and can’t get to it.
I was just talking to a friend the other day about how in my tennis days my kick serve won me free points every time I played. That screwball shot might be the pickleball equivalent especially out wide and bouncing into the body.
Great value added training tips. Well stated and really helpful. Certainly doesn’t hurt that your sister is absolutely gorgeous (respectfully, of course)
Cool video - If you want a clearer recording of your voice and to stop picking up so much ambient sound you need to help the mic out. Either plug in a lav mic into the pack and run it up under the shirt and stick it to your chest/inside of shirt (lav-tape) or clip that pack higher on the shirt so the mic doesn't have it's sensitivity/gain up high searching for your voice and ends up getting more of the background.
@@richardmichael59 just some friendly, well-intentioned, constructive criticism from someone with expertise in the topic. Something I would always welcome from others!
Personally, I prefer the third shot drop because I am usually able to consistently drop those into the kitchen or at least force my opponent to hit up on the ball. I don’t feel comfortable with my topspin drive. For some reason, I am unable to consistently drive the ball with topspin. Often, when I attempt topspin, I pop the ball up sending it out of bounds.
Always situation dependent, but I follow the drive and drop philosophy more than not, so 3rd drive and 5th drop. Seems like pros are doing this more and more, and Staksrud and Tellez do it 99.9% of the time.
if its a short return and i have to run up, its always a drive. running up and hitting soft drop doesnt work for me and goes in the net or i sent too deep/high and its coming back in my face.
Isn’t the serving rule still that your hand or wrist has to be above the face of the paddle when the paddle strikes the ball? This only applies to out of hand serves and not bounce serves. I would love to see a slow motion video of what is actually happening with lot of serving on every level.
On the drop, instead of hitting up on it, why can’t you put top spin? My racquet experience is ping pong. I have not played pb yet. Trying to learn until I get on a court.
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I play exclusively rec center because it’s free. My opponents have tennis backgrounds. They never move up, never drop & never dink. Could you produce a video with basic strategy’s for this style of play. It’s very common in rec play. Thanks
I have been watching a lot of different instructional videos and this series really is the best. The depth, completeness and clarity of this guy's teaching is unsurpassed.
I used to be a primary drop shot person, but lately have been adopting a more aggressive philosophy. New philosophy is if there is an opening to go on offense (drive) then do it. I have found that this has improved my ability to take control of a point on the third shot. Serve hard and deep making it difficult for the serve recipient to approach, then drive to the open spot or down the middle.
Knowing when to drive vs drop is crucial when playing advance players.
Thanks for covering the 3rd shot so thoroughly. Could you also do a future video on grips in Pickleball and the best grips to use on different type shots, thank you.
Once, again, an excellent instructional video. Please consider a video regarding when an opponent hits at your feet. I frequently miss this shots. Thank you!
Cause it’s a dang good shot. All you can do is try to get your paddle down and hope the ball bounces off!
Be more forward towards the kitchen line and volley the ball out of the air, or be farther back so that the ball bounces before you hit your return. If you’re feet at getting hit, your body position may be the issue, coupled with hitting the ball too high over the net, thus setting your opponent up for a foot spike.
@@Jrixi Thank you! I will work on correct positioning tomorrow. Always appreciate your excellent videos!
I really enjoy your videos - you have a talent for effective instruction. This comment is coming from someone who spent 34 years in the science classroom. Well done.
As a former classroom teacher and instructional designer, I second this comment! Many people have knowledge (subject-matter experts), so they think they can teach. I watched a fella yesterday who taught the first step third! Oh my! And taught a "don't" first! Such a no-no! Anywho, you seem to be a natural, or you have had some good instructional training - THANK YOU! I'm new to pickleball, so this was a lot for me, but that's okay; I will just rewatch! :)
I’m 62, only a few months into learning pickleball and already at a 3.0+. These videos are so instructive and have been a game changer for me! I don’t get to play more than about 3 times a week but I’m practicing drills every chance I get ! Thanks for sharing your easy to understand ideas! Keep it up!
All review for me but it's a pleasure watching you guys "walk the talk", especially Kenadi who's spot on every time !
So I just started pickleball about 3 weeks ago (I think I'm in Week 4 now), so VERY new. I have never played a court sport before. THIS video has really helped me already. Even though I have not yet implemented spins, etc., I am now clearning the net and serving deep into the court quite consistently. My serves are VERY amatuerish - I bounce the ball on the ground and hit it cleanly across - nothing fancy (yet), but just doing that allowed my team to make a big comeback and WIN! So that was fun to be able to just deliver consistent serves and not be the person who gave up a turn! Thank you so much!
Great video. Solid content wtih lots of options to recap. I'm trying to improve my court IQ and this gives me some ideas where to focus. Reading opponents body language is another area I'm working on. Any video suggestions? I'm also wanting to add the LUXX to me quiver.
Would love to see a video only on decision-making in the transition zone when the opponents at the kitchen line are very aggressively keeping you back, and have a lot of topspin step-back attacks, and can aggressively roll out of the air below the net balls and get them at your feet or below your knees. I feel like a lot of people who used to drop and work their way through the transition zone give up when they start running into these situations, and start trying to counter attack everything from the transition zone and win a point from mid-court.
Lob
Knees and below = reset (generally). Sometimes when around knees and I can set up the shot, I roll (but smarter shot is reset).
@@anyamaboy1I'm a new player, only been playing about 5 months, but the lob is my go to as well. If I have a team at the net I am in a completely defenseless position. A well placed lob can get u off the baseline and right back up to the kitchen.
@@Ovanite33 Yep, I wouldn't say it's my go-to, but I've definitely been trying it more than I used to.
As a 3 or 3.5 player I usually drive my third shot at them or down the middle. Typically they are running to get to the net and most don't know how handle these drives. I recognize I need to learn the 3rd shot drop to compete and play higher level players. But for the time being I'm having fun. I wish I had more time to drill and practice to elevate my game but I'm having fun and I think thats why most folks play is that they play for fun and not necessarily to compete. I do enjoy videos, the are improving greatly and I appreciate your instructions and insights as I dont have the time or money for a coach. So thank you for your advice 🙏 and give a shout out to Kenadi
Best advice here is don't change your mind as you're about to hit your third shot. I sometimes get caught in between thinking drive vs drop, and it always either goes into the net or becomes an easy shot for my opponent to put away.
best pickleball videos I've seen! so well presented. Cheers!
One element not discussed in the Serve is the position of the Non-Receiver Opponent (NRO) We have some NRO's who purposely stand at the T to intimidate Weak Servers. It is effective up until a point. I have a strong serve (accuracey, power, speed, spin). I use the NRO as a screen. The Return of Serve only has one option (Return Striaght Back). Once the NRO gets too comfortable then "The Nasty Nelson" comes out which I have won many points with ("Sorry, Not Sorry" :)
I am a 3.0 player (limited playing time available) so I usually go for 3rd drive. I have found the drop takes a lot of practice to perfect. I play against mostly 3.0/3.5 opponents so the drive works. If they are slow to come up I try the drop. I have been playing for 6 months and my biggest aid has been drilling, not playing. When playing I do not have time to prefect skills. Not enough repetitions of a particular skill to really perfect it. But playing is more fun. It is easy to find playing partners. Not many want to be drilling partners.
Agree, except, if they are slow to come up, even more reason to drive. Don't drop when you have a chance to get to the net before the returning team. Take the return early and Transition through it to get to net
Am a 3.0-3.5
Beginner question, how to know your score?
@@nelsonsoaresusaThe score should always be called by the person Seving.
@@-life101I think they mean their rating
Connor, I'm a 4.0+ player who still feels much more comfortable with a 3rd shot drive / 5th shot drop. I'll drop the 3rd only when it's set up perfectly, otherwise, I just have more confidence to drive and I expect I'll get a block back that's shallower and easier to handle for dropping the 5th. I try to always drive middle with topspin to dip over the net; occasionally, I'll get burned if I drive right to a player who is skilled at a soft reset into the kitchen and neither my partner nor I can't get to it.
It's situational..
Keeping your opponent guessing will go a long way towards winning..
You make great content; keep it up. My 3rd shot always depends. If they hang on the baseline I'll often hit a deep drive and rush the kitchen. Unless I feel they run slowly and I can catch them by surprise with a drop. If, after their 2nd shot, they're in the transition zone I'll try for a medium shot near their feet. If they're at the kitchen line and the ball is at or below the knee then I drop it. A high ball I attack. A thigh-high ball depends on how I'm playing that day. If my drive is on fire then I'm more likely to be aggressive. If I've just hit 2 long and 2 in the net then I'll play more reserved. If I'm teaching or trying to demonstrate or make a point then I'll try the shot being practiced regardless. And l take into account my opponents' weaknesses and abilities and whether we're playing for blood or just casual.
Great video! I used to hit only 3rd shot drops, but now I hit drives if they're staying back or still moving.
If I'm playing against good players (~3.75 and above), I will typically drop a lot more than drive, unless I get a short return, which I usually drive. I've noticed that pro players (men and women) are lobbing more and quite effectively. I'd like to see a video on how to disguise the lob from the NVZ line, placement, and strategy for when to use in a game. Also, how to practice these shots. Thanks! You have the best tutorials! Keep up the great work!
Great video! I have just started PB, so familiarizing myself with various terms and how to play the game.
Welcome aboard!
Thanks for the great video. You explain everything so well.
You're very welcome!
Great explanations! I used to just hit drives, but as I get better, I’m hitting more drops.
You got this!
I don’t know what level I am, but my instinct is to drive, and against my normal competition it works. But I’m working to develop the drop technique. Thanks for the great content by the way! You have helped me progress far more quickly!
I play with 3.5-4.0's mostly and prefer 3rd-shot drops (& touch shots & dinks), unless windy condition or if the ball comes back high then I drive it, followed by a 5th drop shot
Excellent video! I have been playing for 6 months now and picked up a couple of nice nuggets. The drop from the baseline is a tough one to master though, I do have the drive (with good top spin) down pretty good. Usually requires the other team to hit up. Thanks again for a helpful video.
Thanks for the tutorial
Really helpful
I'm glad you found it helpful! Hope it helps you score some more points 🏆
Thank you for this very informative video, you got a new subscriber in me. Just started playing this game when golf not in season and I am hooked!
Just subscribed. Is there a video on how to do a screwball serve?
I have to tell you as a beginning player, I've watched these videos and my game is improved and measurably! I mean from just general dink shots, to playing at the kitchen, to now the serve. The way he explains the game, with examples, and nice illustrations is phenomenal!
Great to hear!
Good stuff! Thank you.
You are a good instructor.
Kenadi is drop dead gorgeous.
I totally agree! 😅
She’s ovulating! 😮
creeper alert
yo love the video and the advice, very solid, might I ask what camera you use to record these? I'm looking into capturing my own play some day for analysis
Very good instructional video!! I just started playing and haven't got a lot of technique training yet. Will def. follow you and watch your other videos!!
Awesome, thank you!
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Hi. Why was Keaton at the kitchen while you were serving? Was it just for video demo? (13 seconds in)
Your videos are put together so well. I TOTALLY have learned so much from you. Thanks and keep it up...
Great to hear!
Thanks guy, down to earth , real life , thanks for helping, to be competitive you need an all round game, not just one segment..
Thanks for the tips this is brill. Where's ya shirt and bucket hat from want to grab them epic merch
thanks for acknowledging us leftie's! I'm new to the game, so more drives. Thanks for the great tips!
Great teaching! I am very much a drop player
Oh great video best out of many videos for serving 🎉
I mix up my drops and drives depending what response i get from my opponents. Occasionally I'll even lob it up if Im wanting to give myself a little time or trying to move them back.
Excellent video packed with a variety of great tips. I know I’ve changed my mind on shots which often doesn’t work. I hit more drives than drops because players are frequently out of position. I’m working to add more drops. Thanks!
What equipment are you using to make this video...??
What is your editing software..??
Thank you!! Great tips.
I actually prefer drops, but I find that I tend to undershoot them more often. That inconsistency makes it so that I tend to do more drives so that I am not wasting so many points. Any thoughts on how I can make my drops more consistent?
Practice. One technique that helped me: point the paddle downward at a 45 degree angle. Aim more crosscourt - this causes you to subconsciuosly grip the paddle a little firmer because you know you have to push the ball farther (work on gripping the paddle tighter whenever you are in 'trouble'). And finally, compare different paddles. We are encouraged to use control paddles for the soft game. However, if you have a natural 'soft' wrist, you absorb more of the hit power and reduce return power. In this case, the power paddle will improve the success of drop shots.
@@alanpranke3299 thanks for the tips. I am currently still using a $50 paddle from Dicks. Was waiting to see if "Santa" would get me one, but no luck. Will look into testing some out.
Can you please make more practical drills videos?
Especially geared towards 3.0 players wanting to improve their skills . Thanks!
Love your videos, the best and you explain so well.
Great video! Tysm❤
Very informative.
Best pickleball instructor. Learned so much from his videos.
Drives. Great video. So many things for me to work on.
Right on!
Interesting! Have not yet attempted to try the game yet. Thanks for sharing. :-)
this was excellent
Great videos and tips. I prefer the third shot drop!!
Great video, thanks. 3rd shot is usually a drop.
Thanks for great info
Excellent video. I drive with top spin because I lose confidence in my drops.
Great teachers!!
I have used that down the middle drive, its my favorite shot.
thanks for the great video . respect from India
Best pickleball channel
What paddle do you recommend for making the best top spins?
The Sweetspot Pro!
What a great and informative video. My drives, right now, are better than my drops. I'm a tennis player so I'm used to hitting drives. I'm working on my drops, but no one ever wants to drill so I practice during games which doesn't help my score lol. thank you!
Glad to help!
Drops. Great content!
Appreciate it!
How about a third shot lob? That works against 3.5/4.0 players who don't anticipate it or don't have skills for chasing them down or overheads? The pros where I play say NEVER hit at third shot lob. What say you?
Thanks for tips, what is that object on your shirt? 🎤
Great video as always. I hit more drops.
My down the middle drive is used effectively when playing left and right handed players, the center is open.
can you tell us how to hit the side spin serve - I can’t really see where your paddle is hitting the ball
I usually do a drop. I'm finding sometimes my opponent is able to drive it back even though the bounce is low. My third shot drives are usually put away because I usually do them when I get a short return.
Excellent 😊
Thank you! Cheers!
BY FAR my fav channel to learn pickleball on TH-cam! Just GREAT content and AMAZING secrets revealed for myself as a player!!
Legend!
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On your topspin serve, I thought that you had to hit with the paddle down, and your's comes up the side. What am I missing?
I’m probably about 80% drives, 20% drops. Haven’t been playing very long so the drop is still a work in progress. Need to spend more time drilling but like to just play too much!
Who is the Hance family champ? Conner, Kenadi, Kimmy, or Keaton? Those have to be epic battles!
I’ve been practicing my “short” serve to left or right corner just short of the kitchen. No one can get to it in time and point won. I’m getting better at it. Sometimes edit does go out or Landon the kitchen but I’m getting more points on the serve the more I practice this. My opponent doesn’t expect it and can’t get to it.
Kenadi ❤
New subscriber. Glad I found you. I'll be back !
I was just talking to a friend the other day about how in my tennis days my kick serve won me free points every time I played. That screwball shot might be the pickleball equivalent especially out wide and bouncing into the body.
Love your videos, but be honest, did you alter that thumbnail image…..
100% unedited
Thanks!
Thanks so much 👍
What about back spin? Is that allowed?
Side spin serves are killer.
Drives... But I'm working on mixing it up. Only been playing since May.
Great value added training tips.
Well stated and really helpful.
Certainly doesn’t hurt that your sister is absolutely gorgeous (respectfully, of course)
Cool video - If you want a clearer recording of your voice and to stop picking up so much ambient sound you need to help the mic out. Either plug in a lav mic into the pack and run it up under the shirt and stick it to your chest/inside of shirt (lav-tape) or clip that pack higher on the shirt so the mic doesn't have it's sensitivity/gain up high searching for your voice and ends up getting more of the background.
Always a critic showing up.
I found the audio excellent.
Well done video. TY.
@@richardmichael59 just some friendly, well-intentioned, constructive criticism from someone with expertise in the topic. Something I would always welcome from others!
Personally, I prefer the third shot drop because I am usually able to consistently drop those into the kitchen or at least force my opponent to hit up on the ball. I don’t feel comfortable with my topspin drive. For some reason, I am unable to consistently drive the ball with topspin. Often, when I attempt topspin, I pop the ball up sending it out of bounds.
Always situation dependent, but I follow the drive and drop philosophy more than not, so 3rd drive and 5th drop. Seems like pros are doing this more and more, and Staksrud and Tellez do it 99.9% of the time.
I would love to see Kendal instruct a video
perfect !
if its a short return and i have to run up, its always a drive. running up and hitting soft drop doesnt work for me and goes in the net or i sent too deep/high and its coming back in my face.
I hit more drives than drops, but am resolved to work on 3rd shot drop.
Isn’t the serving rule still that your hand or wrist has to be above the face of the paddle when the paddle strikes the ball? This only applies to out of hand serves and not bounce serves. I would love to see a slow motion video of what is actually happening with lot of serving on every level.
I try to drop my third shot to help
Me get in and for them to hit up!
On the drop, instead of hitting up on it, why can’t you put top spin? My racquet experience is ping pong. I have not played pb yet. Trying to learn until I get on a court.
Is the side spin on serve illegal ?
I use the Drive more than a Dink. I love the power hit & don't want to get into a dinking rally.
Does a "Nasty Nelson" count if the receiver is already standing out of bounds?
Yes, if you hit them on the serve no matter where they are standing, it’s your point.