These 5 Pickleball Beginner's Mistakes Are Ruining Your Game
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2024
- Are you struggling to win pickleball games as a beginner?
These 5 pickleball beginner's mistakes are crucial for you to know then!
You are probably making these pickleball mistakes and they are causing you to lose points.
So here are 5 of the most common mistakes most pickleball beginners make and how you can avoid them to win more games!
Timestamps:
00:00 5 Mistake Beginners Make
00:51 Mistake 1: Serving & Stepping In
02:20 Mistake 2: 3rd Shot Drive
05:00 Mistake 3: Being Sporadic at the Kitchen Line
06:33 Mistake 4: Taking Big Swings
08:22 Mistake 5: Being Close Minded
10:14 Bonus: Low Paddle Position
12:04 Challenge
12:39 Recap: 5 Pickleball Mistakes Beginners Make
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As pickleball has become more popular YT has been inundated with "experts" trying to make their mark . I'm an intermediate player trying to get better and am embarrassed to admit to how many hours I've spent watching how- to videos 🙂. I stumbled on your channel and it stands head and shoulders above the noisy fray. No click bait or tiresome catch phrases anywhere......instead succinct real world tips presented in a very relatable fashion. I'm sure you are as nice a guy as you present yourself. So glad I found your channel and wish you great luck. I'm subscribed and can't wait to see your future content. Can't thank you enough
Wow!
Thanks so much for the encouragement. It means a lot. I too have spent a lot of time watching youtube videos to improve. I'm not an expert. I'm just playing a ton, studying the game, and asking other pros a TON of questions when I see them at tournaments. The game is like Chess. So many ways to play. I just want to present what I've learned along the way, and what I'm still learning, and have fun at the same
I SO AGREE! I’ve watched hundreds of videos by many great PB players, this ie the first of yours that I’ve watched. You are THE BEST at explaining, then actually showing a clear example. I mean THE BEST! Lots of other TH-camrs should watch your videos to learn how to make a video. Oh yea, and learn great strategy for playing PB.
I agree - great comment
Nice explanation of the 5-6 mistakes beginners make and continue to make. I see it all the time in rec play and it drives me nuts when adjustments aren’t made after helpful advice is given. Transition zone play is another pet peeve of mine with many only playing there or just rushing to the NVZ without knowing what kind of shot is coming to them. Keep up the great videos.
Great tutorial. Can you share tips on best serving techniques, please?
I like the humor in this tutorial. Also the fact that you don't have a ton of extra talking, you just get to the point. I played for the first time yesterday and was horrible... so hopefully these will help!
Keep playing. You'll get better fast!
th-cam.com/video/JGMLn68RZS8/w-d-xo.html
This video, which has some similar teachings, will give some additional teachings on how to improve fast!! Hope it helps :)
That's exactly what I was trying to say, "no extra talking."
I am a very fit female living in a 55 plus community that has a HUGE Pickleball interest.Teams and competitions!Your channel is EXACTLY what I need to get some skills going to start playing myself.Time to get outta my comfort zone and try something new!👏🏻🙏🏻😎
That's fantastic! Keep getting better.
Good stuff... and so true.
I was telling someone the other day who was fairly new to the game that one of the hardest things to train yourself to do in pickleball, is to NOT hit balls that are going out. Training yourself to lay off the higher hard ones and let it sail long, is a GREAT skill to master.
Its true. Im still learning to do this one well!
I agree! So hard to let them all go!! Instinct is to hit the ball!
A video on team coordination, communication, and positional strategy. Would be much appreciated.
This video is AWESOME!!! I watched it last night and then played doubles this morning. I have only played regularly for the last month. Prior to that, I had played about 5 times in the past 2 years. I pick up sports quickly, but I also pick up bad habits when I teach myself. I played so much better using your tips. I really wanted to play well because I played at a client's house. She has her own court. I really would like to be asked back to play because her friends are all good pickleball players and a lot of fun. You helped me secure a future spot on her court because they were really happy with my skill level. I definitely kept up with them. Your tip about keeping the paddle up where the top is approximately at shoulder instead of down by my hips was SO HELPFUL. It totally changed my game. That tip and holding strong at the Kitchen made all the difference in the world. I scored so many points at the Kitchen because of your tips!
Thats amazing!! Thanks for sharing all of this !!
Going to play Pickleball for the third time tomorrow after being frustrated by an annoying long lasting tennins injury and I'm so happy for having found this sport. It's so much fun and the community is really awesome!
Love this video! Recently starting playing pickleball (have a tennis background) so I can relate to the mistakes you mentioned here. I want to add my personal opinion related to Mistake 5, being close minded and accept feedback. Instead of asking random people who can be better than you, take a few lessons with a pickle ball coach, is a better approach to identify your weaknesses and you will be practicing with the instructor to get better there. This approach requires an investment of course but asking people all the time will give you too many feedback, is like watching too many youtube videos about pickle ball, suddenly you don't know where to start. For example, I was making mistake number 1, serving and stepping in, an instructor told me about it and then I work on serving and staying behind, I practice this drill without the ball before a game (and a few other drills with the paddle) just to get in the habit and let the muscle memory kick in.
One more thing I would like to add on is that just playing hours and hours of pickle ball won't help much to overcome weaknesses of some of these mistakes, you need to spend time with drills before or after a game (it doesnt have to be hours, I take 10 mins before a game to remind myself of some drills) usually when you play is for fun in the beginning building bad habits that are difficult to change in a year. When you play tennis, you need lessons to get better but I think that with pickle ball since is easier to progress, we tend to avoid deliberate practice.
I would love to see more videos on "Drills to improve [X] by yourself"
Thank you again for this video.
L❤
Excellent teacher, gets straight into subject without superfluous conversations to audience. Lots of concise information and instruction. Subscribed!
Thanks and for the support! Stay tuned for the coming contents.
After watching this video and the 7 Shots video a couple times, I went out to play, and I played much better. No exaggeration. My partner and I won all the games. I remembered to serve and stay, kept the paddle ready, held the kitchen, and made my serves count. I am not a new player, I have been playing for about a year. The other team, that we play with weekly, commented on my improvement and said that of all the players they know they think I have improved the most. Your videos are really helping me!
That is so cool to hear!! SO glad the videos are helpful!
Thanks for sharing. More videos coming soon!
Using that idiotic term, kitchen.
Just played for the very first time yesterday, at a beginner clinic! This video is so great, just like so many commenters have said. I can’t wait to watch more of them and learn this cool game little by little!! Thank you!!
I have been playing for 5 years, these tips you provided are great reminders. As often happens people tend to forget the little things and lose points. You videos are well presented with tips, humor and recommendations for improvement. I wish you well on achieving your goals.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
So glad I found you! Me & hubby are brand new & you are going to be our online coach! You give easy, clear, target advice. You give true, beginner level advice, as well as advanced teaching, that goes directly to actual mistakes all beginners make, and that is where you start your training, and save the more advanced tips for later-I appreciate that. The basics. I can learn the scoring, switching server sides, ect, later. I need to understand what my purpose on the court is( meaning what is pickle ball?), and how I should hit the ball when, and to what purpose. I need pickle ball for dummies version, to start-lol! I look forward to learning a solid foundation and then moving up in knowledge. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad its helping. If you haven't watched this video yet, watch it next. I think it's one of my better ones for beginners! - th-cam.com/video/JGMLn68RZS8/w-d-xo.html
Love love your videos Kyle! Would you be able to do a video on mastering the 3rd shot drop? 😊 excited to try all your tips!
Love this video! Fun to watch and good tips for beginners and players like me who have been playing for a while but still makes beginners mistakes!
Your “beginner” was terrific!
Great video. Been playing about 3 months and watched quite a few channels and appreciate how organized and to the point your presentation is. Picked up at least two mistakes i make eg not standing firm. Thank you!!
Oo wow. Awesome. Thanks for the encouragement. Will keep trying to make futur videos that way!
I watch a lot of pickleball videos...yours is one of the clearest, instructional videos I've seen...good on ya!
Oo wow! Thank you so much!
Poor Danny… he thought he volunteered to assist with a pickleball lesson, but he unwittingly came to his own roast.
He loves it more than anyone 😂
Wonderful presentation with a context for each point that is so easy to understand. But most of all you offer tips to get feedback on one's own play
by having a curious & open mind.
Wow! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Great tips! I'd like to see some tips and thoughts on different paddle grip positions. Been struggling with it, but recently adopted a pretty unconventional grip for playing at the line that seems to work well for me, holding paddle backhanded with thumb on the back of the handle tilted 90 degrees. I can quickly switch back to my forehand grip, so it's the best compromise Ive been able to come up with.
Oo the grip is definitely an interesting topic! Okay, I'll make note of this. In the short term, I'd keep experimenting until you find a position that's most comfortable AND helps you play the best. More on this topic in the future though.
Great clear and precise instructions. Having my first beginner group class tomorrow and I have been enjoying your videos in preparing myself. I feel less intimidated and more confident as I go try out this awesome sport at age 62. You have inspired me and you will be my go to channel.
Glad it was helpful!
Loved this! Thx! Will try a couple of these tips tomorrow with my fellow beginners (3 months playing)
Wonderful tips for all levels of play. I especially found tip # 4 helpful for myself. Tip #5 is so true. If you want to see someone stuck in the 3.5 level, it's often because they are closed minded. Finally, you and your partner are very funny. I appreciate that in a video. 🤣
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped!
Loved all 6 tips on typical beginner mistakes. Can you elaborate on playing with max spin, and/or best way to counter your opponents crazy spin
Spin can be tricky. Use it from time to time.
Be aware of what type of spin opponent gives you. If they give you heavy backspin, consider hitting a top spin shot. It will compliment the spin already has coming your way.
Also, it’s probably a longer explanation. Experiment with different shots when you see different spin! And take note of what happens! Fastest way to learn imo! Hope this helps.
Ask follow ups if you have them!
Thanks. Great message.
I want to learn so I will definitely stay tuned!!!❤
Hi Kyle, thank you for addressing these. So many pros are just giving tips that only high level players should use and those skills can be bad advice for lower level players 4.5 and below. I'm a PB coach and deal with these problems daily. James
Glad it helped James!
Hearing so much now about pickle ball and found out my boss and fiancé play. Have really wanted to learn, so she is showing me Friday.
Your video was SO helpful. Thank you.
You probably have a video on beginner to moderate level paddle and best shoes to wear. Need to know.😊
Fantastic!! Go to www.youtube.com/@ThePickleballStudio hes my friend Chris. He does great videos on pickleball paddles. I use selkirk. They're fantastic. And I use Aesics shoes. My other friend actually made this video on best court shoes (as worn by the pros) th-cam.com/video/8SDzxwhBhjA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! Control is a good topic to share with a beginner!
Absolutely!
Great content man, coming up!
Hey Kyle, good stuff consistently… I enjoy your witty, focused approach. I’m in my second season of pickleball in Florida. I play 4-5 days a week. Lessons have helped improve my lateral movement and reduce tension in my grip. Currently rated 3.75 and want to climb the ladder to 4.00. I’m playing tomorrow morning and Saturday. I will work on controlling movement at the NVL and serving and waiting for the return… thanks! Len in Naples
Hey there. Thanks for the encouragement. Much appreciated. Good luck in your future games.
Kyle,
I've been playing a while, but when I started I really struggled with stepping on the court with my serve. After playing volleyball and tennis for so long, my brain was wired for stepping in.
What I did... started my serve two steps back. Made my life 98.2% better, well Pickleball life, and rarely will I have someone pressure my feet.. it does happen, but rarely, that's the 1.8%.
Excellent video Coach.
Thanks Eddie! That's a great strategy. In fact, there are some pros I've seen who actually do the same thing. The serve and step in is definitely one of the most common mistakes i see.
Same, I always take a step back after serving or after my partner serves now to correct myself.
That exactly happened to me at the beginning but take a little bit of time you will adjust it !
This was so helpful! I have had many lessons but your instruction somehow felt easier to absorb in my brain. Will keep watching and learning! Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad it was helpful!
awesome video, can't wait to go apply on court... thank you! better than all the rest I've watched.
Glad it was helpful! Have fun out there!
I echo the sentiment of the person below me here awesome instruction I've been playing for about 8 weeks but have a tennis ping pong baseball background and your instruction is really good especially the example of the guy who missed All the drives and then made the vast majority of his drops keep up the good work thank you and your enthusiasm is really good
Oo wow!! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Would like to see a video on serving mechanics, tips and variations. Coming from racquetball, I struggle with the serve not being as much of a true offensive weapon.
Thanks for the response! I will definitely write this down as a future video. If you want to see someone who probably has the best serve in pickleball, search Dekel Bar. In singles, the serve definitely matters more. In doubles, the serve is typically a bit less effective -as a side note.
@@thatpickleballguy thanks--will do!
former squash player here. It definitively feels like serving is a disadvantage. Specially for doubles. I would love to see a serve tutorial :)
this was so helpful. thanks! :)
Glad it was helpful!
I’m an intermediate player, but I often watch videos on the fundamentals. Great tips! Except for one, IMHO - the one about seeking feedback. In my first year of play, I sought lots of opinions from other players who I thought were better, but frequently I got bad advice, I would later learn. And sometimes that caused me to have to unlearn bad habits and it slowed my progress. So my advice is to be open minded, for sure, but be judicious about who you ask (or what unsolicited advice you implement). I like your light-hearted and humorous approach. I have subscribed and am looking forward to seeing more informative videos :)
Ahh, that's a really good point. Great insight. Thanks for the response. I agree with you. Thanks for subscribing. More videos coming and I'm always open to suggestions on future videos and any feedback you have to make the videos better!:)
It's interesting to see how the game is evolving with the 3rd shot drive becoming more popular. The recent gold medal match between Johns/Johns vs Newman/Wright saw the latter drive on close to 70% of 3rd shots. I wonder if this trend will continue going forward as the game continues to speed up.
It won't speed up-pickleball is pathetic. Even Johns/Johns won't rile up interest in the 'sport' of people too lazy to play ping ping or mini golf.
Pickleball will continue to evolve for sure! More players are driving. But the 3rd shot drop is still a huge part of the game. For beginners, most just drive every time, and aren't any good at it (yet), so they struggle. So most should add the drop into their game IMO to have more variety and change the pace so they're not so predictable with their opponents.
@@thatpickleballguygreat point. Im definitely predictable and want to mix it up.
Spot on! Looking forward to more videos!
Always great fun watching your tips. Uplifting. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
Great tips. This is awesome! I love pickleball and can’t wait to get better at it. I know that I need to get back in the ready position, but in a rally, I can’t seem to remember to get back to the ready position. 🤷♀️
Once u get hit in the face u will remember to get that paddle up. Also comes with playing against better players who will return the ball to your left shoulder
Thanks! And Keep working at it! It definitely takes some time and building habits!
Video on How to hit a return serve when it comes at you fast and low. For instance when as a beginner I play against someone with more expiernce & a stronger serve than used to or can do myself.
This is good! I will write this down for a future video!
Same question with a twist. How to tackle a spin serve effectively?
@@abdulhakkimsamad1372 in three weeks there will be no more spin serve🤪...it's illegal after Jan 1st .
Great idea: A few ideas to experiment with in the short term.
If you can (based on space)
(1) Stand further back on the baseline. This will give you more time to execute a good shot.
(2) Try not to run through your shot. Be balanced, hit the ball, then move forward to the kitchen.
(3) Be low when you go to hit the shot. Bend your knees. It's very easy to stand tall and miss balls in pickleball because they don't bounce super high.
@@Vanessa-pe2xs The pre-spin toss is what goes away. One will still be able to apply spin with a slice or a hook shot. Reading how the paddle applies spin to the ball is still necessary. Reading how a person is tossing the ball with spin is what goes away.
This is great!! Thank you, easy to watch and I love the humour!
Glad it helped! More Humor coming in future videos :)
Thank you, short and to the point. I need your help with serving...Im so sporadic. Will look to see if you have a serving video.
Hi Kyle! I’m a beginner and I’m 72. I love the game - it’s just pure fun. I can sometimes be fabulous 😜 on the pickelball court. LOL Many times I do dumb things and lose the point and/or give opponents the point. This video pointed out to me the things I’m doing wrong like hitting down into the net. Thank you!!
My problem is (and this is embarrassing) is an easy shot comes toward me, I’ll swing and I MISS IT entirely!! Only by 3-4inches. So discouraging! I try to watch the ball go into the racket. This happens much of the time on my backhand. Do you have any advice for me? My vision is okay but could it have to do with depth perception? Thanks for any advice.
Sincerely,
- Embarrassed in Arizona
It is likely that you have not developed your backhand enough. What I think you need is more repetitions at hitting the ball. Find a wall you can hit against and just work on your backhand for a while. Try different distances once you get comfortable with one back up and go again.
This is an awesome post. Mainly because yesterday, I was playing with my friends, and one of my comments, "why is it that sometimes just do such dumb stuff on the court." And I believe the answer is, because we think we're going to do something miraculous. Well Miraculous doesn't tend to win games. It may work once in awhile, but typically, your opponent punishes you for trying things like that.
One thing I'd encourage you to do is bend your knees, be down in a ready stance when those balls are coming. This will immediately help you have better focus, and may help you miss less balls. Try this out and let me know how it goes!
Often the third shot drop is called the hardest shot in pickleball. Having a player who plays soft better than hitting the ball hard may be an outlier.
That was cool info. Thank you😊
You're welcome!
These are the best Pickleball videos out there! I appreciate that the info is succinct, concise, and so on point. Subscribed! Thanks Kyle!
Awesome! Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for subscribing!
New subscribers here from Minnesota. I love your clear instructions, video graphics and adding a sense of humor and poking fun at yourself in the process. You tell me what I’m going to learn, I learn it by voice, visual effects, differing camera angles and then you recap what you’ve told us at the end.
Spot in for teaching.
I taught in the fire service for many years and your teaching style is fantastic and on point.
Awesome! Thank you for subscribing!
Loved this video! My husband and I are new to pickleball and this is exactly the type of advice that we need. One thing we have been told is to get up to the kitchen quickly. I'd love more information about that as we both tend to linger on the baseline when we practice together.
Glad it helped!!
And yes, getting to the kitchen is important. Watch this video - it will talk about the importance of getting up there th-cam.com/video/JGMLn68RZS8/w-d-xo.html
Using that idiotic term, kitchen.
Thanks for the great tips.
Absolutely!
Great pointers for beginners, as I am currently. Thank you
Love your style of teaching! Thanks!
Wow. Thanks for the encouragement :)
Very helpful.
Awesome advice. I am a 3.5 player but a couple of these were great refreshers. Great instruction!
Great to hear!
Great tips.
Thanks
I am getting better everyday
Great to hear! Glad they were helpful!
Great tips thank you
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge about PB🎉🎉🎉
Glad it's helpful!
Simple and concise information for us beginners
Appreciated your “challenge”!
Great info! Thank you!
Absolutely!
Great tips!! Love your instruction. Has totally helped my game. Keep it up!!👍🏼 😃
Awesome! Glad its been helpful
Excellent Videos & Danny being a new player to pickleball is evidence of the value you possess as a teacher. You 2 make a great team!
Dannys a great guy!!
This was super helpful.
Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Great tips and advice!
Love your instructions, very useful, and you are a real pleasant person!!!
Thanks so much! Glad it helped!
Thank you! Informative and just the right amount of entertainment. Good tips for sure!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great information. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!!
Great instructor ! Looking forward to more tips!
Thanks for the compliment and for watching!
Great tips! Just leaving for the courts and will definitely work on these tips!
Thats' awesome. Good luck.
Fantastic tips! Will definitely try the 3 shot drop and after I serve stay back, then move up. You breaking down so easy to understand.
fantastic! Thanks for the encouragement. Glad it helped!
Enjoyed the video. Good tips. I'm a beginner and will be trying at least one or two of these tips next time. And as you said, slowly incorporate some of the other suggestions you have. Thanks!
Fantastic! Glad it helped!
im about to play my first game today and this has been a great help!!! you seem very authentic and genuinely helpful
Lets go!! Thanks for watching. Let me know how it goes :)
Thank you for connecting me with the serve video for beginners….it was super helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
Love love your lessons!! Thank you!
Glad you like them!
Love your videos, you make it look so simple & effortless.
Thanks for watching!!
Great video. Informative at beginner level but also tips to become a better player.
I’d like to know more about Singles Strategy vs Doubles Strategy.
Awesome video Kyle!! I can’t wait to go to the court tomorrow and start implementing these tips!
That's awesome! Good luck.
great feedback for us beginners
Really appreciate the content. I’m a complete beginner, taking a pickleball class for college credits and this has been a godsend! I didn’t expect to like it (coming from contact sports) but I really appreciate the game and friendships made!
That's awesome. BUt be careful! You may even start to love it and begin to neglect all other responsibilities :)
Very good tips. TY. And your banter is cute!! 😂
Glad it was helpful!
Love your channel so many great tips.
Thank you! Glad its helpful!
Great great tips!!!! You’re an excellent teacher👍
Thanks so much!
Really love all this info & the funny delivery! 😝😉🙏🏻
Thanks! 😃
This is really cool and helpful for beginners!
Glad you think so!
Great video! Thank you so much for this. I’ve been playing for about a month and I make most of these mistakes on a regular basis 😂 I’m looking forward to working on these a few at a time the next time I’m on the court!
Absolutely! Glad its helpful!
Very educational tip of my PB game I will practice with your lessons.
That is awesome Kyle, Thank You
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the video. I would like to improve my serve.
Your videos are the best because you demonstrate more than talk. And you’re funny! Thanks. You’ve helped me learn and love the game with strategy!
Thanks for the kind words. And glad they're helpful!
Can’t wait to go over each of these in the next 2 or 3 days playing! Thanks!
Awesome! You're welcome!
Good stuff I'll use these tips tomorrow
Just beginning to learn/play the game. Your tutorial was very helpful in understanding what I can expect to encounter and apply. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Learning so much. Ty
Absolutely
Thank you for these excellent tips and you're great way of explaining. I've recently started playing Pickleball and I know from exactly how you describe them that if I apply these tips, it will help improve my game. I can't wait to try them on the court.
Glad it helped!! Enjoy your time on the court.
Good video. Thanks! How do I watch the ball all the way to the paddle, or do I? It's peripheral vision enough or even better so that I'm not causing my eyes to focus long-distance to short-distance? As we grow older, that focus muscle responds slower.
Very informative! I'll have to try those tips! What are your thoughts on including spin when returning a shot? I played some tennis and am left handed so with my current swing there always seems to be some spin on the ball. Sometimes I try to add it but most of the time it's how I swing. Thanks!!
I like it! Especially at amateur levels. Really screws the other team up!
Thank you! Your instruction is very helpful and doable. I would love more coaching on third shot drops. Would you do a video on tips for short people? Thanks again! Leena
Coming sometime soon!