Great instruction, thank you. Takeaways: Loose grip, Contact point in front about knee height, use shoulder, don’t take the ball on the rise, constant swing speed - shot is a “push” (vs accelerating).
Great video.. She generates a lot of top spin with her stroke...loves the way she emphasizes that her shot is really the same from a dink to a drop...awesome video
I’ve been playing for less than a year, LOVE the game! I’ve been trying to improve my shots and technique from watching TH-cam videos. Recently found yours and have learned SO MUCH! Thank you for the great instruction videos.
One of the better instruction videos I've seen. Nicely done and very informative in a concise pleasant presentation. Thanks. I'm gonna use this drill right away.
It was so great to see you both play in person at nationals last week! One of the things I noticed Simone in your play against the Newmans as you played with Kyle Yates was that you did the lion's share of the work for your team at the net with the soft short shots and then resets from the transition zone. Your body position was nearly the same with the key factor being your buoyancy and effectiveness with staying low to the ground keeping your knees bent and striking the ball on the rise. I had a perfect seat to do this as I was one of the line judges for that match. Amazing experience. Could you talk about what you recommend for us mere mortals to build our lower body strength for endurance and explosiveness when needed? Appreciate you!
Got to meet both of you in Indian Wells. Outstanding players and you both represent what is the best of Pickleball on and off the court. Look forward to coming down to Fla and getting some first hand instruction Again, these continue to be the best drill and skill videos on You Tube. Keep em coming.
Simone, you are one step ahead of me! I was recently watching Parenteau in a tournament and noticed how few of her 3rd shot drops are attacked. I said I'm going to watch some video on her 3rd shot and study how to copy it. What do you know, you posted the video for me to do exactly that! Thank you!
I just started on Dec 3, 2022. I come from a table tennis background. How do we maintain the paddle? I always clean it with just water after all games. Is that necessary?
This was so helpful. Thanks! Do you have any good drills to help players learn to hit most of their balls through the "window" (no higher than the height of a paddle) above the net?
Is the third shot always aim the kitchen? Or is it better to hit deep to the opponent. Or is it depends whether it's doubles or singles thank you and I always enjoy your tips
I’m new to this sport, and was wondering what is the difference between a wooden racket and the carbon ones?( not talking about price and weight). Also I see there are different color balls, does each color mean something?
Since the shot is more of a constant speed push vs accelerating stroke, the eastern forehand or continental grip is better for control. Semi western needs acceleration to generate topspin given the face angle.
Catherine's Backhanded drops are ideal. She's slowing the pace of the ball and letting it DROP into the kitchen. Her forehand is not as effective as she's kinda flipping the ball back. Any ball with pace or spin will likely go into the net. Watch Tennis players on their drop shots and see what they do..
Great instruction, thank you. Takeaways: Loose grip, Contact point in front about knee height, use shoulder, don’t take the ball on the rise, constant swing speed - shot is a “push” (vs accelerating).
There are a lot of average to good videos on TH-cam, but I think your videos are by far the best and most complete. Great job again.
Best 3rd shot drill I've seen and I've watched many. Thanks ladies.
Great video..
She generates a lot of top spin with her stroke...loves the way she emphasizes that her shot is really the same from a dink to a drop...awesome video
One of the best teaching videos ever.
So clear, straight to the task and great demos
Thank you make more!!!!
Thank you Simone and Catherine.
I’ve been playing for less than a year, LOVE the game! I’ve been trying to improve my shots and technique from watching TH-cam videos. Recently found yours and have learned SO MUCH! Thank you for the great instruction videos.
Another fantastic video, Simone. Thank you for bringing in Catherine, as well. Well done.
Was thinking the exact same thing! Very glad to have found this channel today.
Excellent video gals. Thank you. I am having problems with the third shot drop galore from the base line. I will practice that drill.
One of the better instruction videos I've seen. Nicely done and very informative in a concise pleasant presentation. Thanks. I'm gonna use this drill right away.
Great drill !! Nice tips from 2 of the best players out there !!
Outstanding information here regarding the most critical shot for high level players👍
I really enjoy all of Simone's videos! Thank you!
You two ladies make drilling fun! I so very much enjoyed my training sessions with the Academy this past winter.
Watching advanced players at tournaments do this drill and this video explained it perfectly.
Catherine does a very good job explaining this skill. The drill makes good sense too.
Thanks coach Parenteau! Great instructions, just started a month and half ago and I learned my third shot drop from this video. Again thank you!
Struggling a bit lately with my 3rds here in Jan 2021. This is still a very good video. Thanks for the help Catherine and Simone.
It was so great to see you both play in person at nationals last week! One of the things I noticed Simone in your play against the Newmans as you played with Kyle Yates was that you did the lion's share of the work for your team at the net with the soft short shots and then resets from the transition zone. Your body position was nearly the same with the key factor being your buoyancy and effectiveness with staying low to the ground keeping your knees bent and striking the ball on the rise. I had a perfect seat to do this as I was one of the line judges for that match. Amazing experience. Could you talk about what you recommend for us mere mortals to build our lower body strength for endurance and explosiveness when needed? Appreciate you!
That was fun to watch!
Great video. Loved watching you both at Nationals!
Makes it look soooooh easy. But it absolutely isn't easy. Great drills
Tks!
Thank you for this great video on how to drill.
Fantastic explanations!! Simone and Friends is great!!
Great drills from two great players!
Loved this video. You both gave great pointers on what to look at and when to advance or move back on dinks. Thank you both!
Excellent commentary play off of each other in explaining the drills.
Great practice drills! Thanks you two!!! :)
Love this video! Exactly what I need. Thank you!!! ❤❤❤
Great video, look forward to seeing you both in Bonita Springs this winter.Booking
lessons soon.. :)
Awesome lessons!! Thanks heaps!
Got to meet both of you in Indian Wells. Outstanding players and you both represent what is the best of Pickleball on and off the court. Look forward to coming down to Fla and getting some first hand instruction Again, these continue to be the best drill and skill videos on You Tube. Keep em coming.
Love it! Great insight and techniques from two great gals - Simone and Catherine :-)
Pretty amazing like you both are having so much fun!
Loved seeing the point play out at 6:58
Love your Video. My game has improved just by me watching your video and of course doing those drills you recommend thank you so much
Very good drill thanks
Great drill practice, thank you ladies so much. well done!
This was awesome.
Thank you! Five Stars 🌟
Simone, you are one step ahead of me! I was recently watching Parenteau in a tournament and noticed how few of her 3rd shot drops are attacked. I said I'm going to watch some video on her 3rd shot and study how to copy it. What do you know, you posted the video for me to do exactly that! Thank you!
Very good, fun to watch
Simone and Catherine would make an amazing competitive time 🥇
This was really good!!!!
Nice video thank you.
Excellent tips!
Great video. Thank you ladies!
Great vid
♥️♥️♥️ Pickleball from San Diego
Great, specific advice, thank you!! It looks like Catherine's forehand was topspin and the backhand was a slice, is this typically the case?
You both need to do a training clinic (camp)!! 💕
Nice.
You gals are very good.
I'd like to see these two ladies on the same team 👍
GRACIAS
I just started on Dec 3, 2022. I come from a table tennis background. How do we maintain the paddle? I always clean it with just water after all games. Is that necessary?
This was so helpful. Thanks! Do you have any good drills to help players learn to hit most of their balls through the "window" (no higher than the height of a paddle) above the net?
Is the third shot always aim the kitchen? Or is it better to hit deep to the opponent. Or is it depends whether it's doubles or singles thank you and I always enjoy your tips
Great video! Just curious what ball you are using? I think I know, nice pop to it. Thanks!
How do you avoid feet injuries with pickleball in general.
I’m new to this sport, and was wondering what is the difference between a wooden racket and the carbon ones?( not talking about price and weight). Also I see there are different color balls, does each color mean something?
What kind of racquet do each of you have?
Great videos. I want to ask which grip is best for the 3 shot drop. The semi western or a continental.
I second this question.
Since the shot is more of a constant speed push vs accelerating stroke, the eastern forehand or continental grip is better for control. Semi western needs acceleration to generate topspin given the face angle.
Catherine's Backhanded drops are ideal. She's slowing the pace of the ball and letting it DROP into the kitchen.
Her forehand is not as effective as she's kinda flipping the ball back.
Any ball with pace or spin will likely go into the net.
Watch Tennis players on their drop shots and see what they do..
I practice working my way forward rather than backing up.
You must not have watched until they did the 2nd drill.
Can somebody list these ladies' paddles? I'm color blind.
Great video but difficult to hear voices with background noise. Perhaps time for some wireless mics!
Hmmm, I don't think many of those third shot drops would make it over the revolutionary new IPTPA training aid the Apex.
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I don’t understand the one about the deeper dinks. 😢
Simonee? I’ve never heard anyone pronounce it with an extra e.
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Very difficult to hear clearly and understand. Slow down!