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Would be totally fine if much lower in the mix. Professionals recommend -18db to -22db for music under voices set at -8db max. The idea is to barely notice it while giving the video a certain cohesiveness. Could have just been an oversight - haven't noticed this in other videos. Great content just the same. 😊
Great videos! Drilling like this has really accelerated my game. I jumped to a 4.8 DUPR and am playing in my first Senior Pro tournament this Saturday in Tustin Hills. Thanks so much for all these amazing and precise videos. And the way you incorporate instruction from other pros is so valuable. Very grateful 🙏
I had seen Ben and Collins drill video. It was a huge help. Enjoyed your video with the exception of the background music making it very difficult to hear you speak. I like the idea of drilling with 3.
Background music is a little too loud. I think that 3 person drills are the best because it is the most realistic pattern in-game. It's most evident at the pro level where you really avoid the best/better player so it looks like the ball is only getting hit by 3 players. I think one thing you might have not mentioned which is related to groove drills is "cooperation". I know someone who likes to drill but from the get go they go hard as if it's like they are in a tournament final. You basically lose the purpose of drilling, might as well break my back cleaning my house than picking up balls over and over just because the other player don't know control.
Played in my first tournament this past weekend. I definitely noticed that against tougher teams we had to work the transition zone to get to the kitchen. 3rd, 5th and sometimes 7th shot drops were needed. I don't hardly ever have to do that in rec ball!
I like the teaching style in your videos. The only downside point for me is the background music. I find it loud and bothering. This is meant to be a constructive critic. The background music should be lowered or even better, silenced completely. My opinion. Thanks for your videos.
Great content man, nicely summarized. For others watching this, check out John Cincola’s channel where he explains his typical drilling session. Nicely compliment’s Ben’s video
Totally agree. Cincola is my other favourite channel. This channel and Cincola have more strategic meat on the bones, and more distillation of underlying technique. If you actually want to focus down on small details of technique, both Simone (older content) and Tyson are pretty good. But I find this channel and Cincola have the best balance between how and why.
wall drills can be useful for developing hand-eye coordination if you don't have any other options but i'd choose drilling with other people 100% of the time personally
I mostly find wall drills for developing a new shot or a shot I'm not making clean contact on or feeling uncomfortable with. Most recently I didn't think my two handed backhand dink was useable at the level I wanted to play even for drilling so I just used the wall to iron out the contact points I wasn't comfortable hitting it with (ie picking up the ball with the 2hbh a foot outside my outside foot).
Good content Mr. Pickleburner, but if I may, the music is very distracting, dare I say annoying. If you are committed to the music thing, mix it way down because it's competing with your voice. I'd suggest using it when you're showing just video of playing or drilling, but not when you're talking.
Nice drills. Your graphics need improvement, though. At 3:45, the symbols representing people, one of the guys looks like he’s standing in the kitchen.
Your channel has now become my go-to on how to improve my game. Definitely a game changer for intermediate advance players who want high quality n strategic content. Thank you and keep up the great job. 🙏🏼🦾
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Would be totally fine if much lower in the mix. Professionals recommend -18db to -22db for music under voices set at -8db max. The idea is to barely notice it while giving the video a certain cohesiveness. Could have just been an oversight - haven't noticed this in other videos. Great content just the same. 😊
Great videos! Drilling like this has really accelerated my game. I jumped to a 4.8 DUPR and am playing in my first Senior Pro tournament this Saturday in Tustin Hills. Thanks so much for all these amazing and precise videos. And the way you incorporate instruction from other pros is so valuable. Very grateful 🙏
3.5 times more shots hit in two hours of drilling vs two hours of open play. It’s a numbers game just like any other skill. Nice video once again.
It is way more than that. Well it depends on the level of play for sure.
You do regular rec play and people just blast drives and never dink.
I had seen Ben and Collins drill video. It was a huge help.
Enjoyed your video with the exception of the background music making it very difficult to hear you speak.
I like the idea of drilling with 3.
Always good to have another person making quality TH-cam videos on improving your skills! Thanks.
Background music is a little too loud. I think that 3 person drills are the best because it is the most realistic pattern in-game. It's most evident at the pro level where you really avoid the best/better player so it looks like the ball is only getting hit by 3 players. I think one thing you might have not mentioned which is related to groove drills is "cooperation". I know someone who likes to drill but from the get go they go hard as if it's like they are in a tournament final. You basically lose the purpose of drilling, might as well break my back cleaning my house than picking up balls over and over just because the other player don't know control.
great videos. i would say the background music is a little loud for the soft voice but thats just nit picking.
Played in my first tournament this past weekend. I definitely noticed that against tougher teams we had to work the transition zone to get to the kitchen. 3rd, 5th and sometimes 7th shot drops were needed. I don't hardly ever have to do that in rec ball!
Great stuff . Been drilling like this for 6 months and it’s definitely helped
Good stuff. I would like more high level videos. It’s hard to find upper 4.5 plus videos. I would say that 80% of videos out there are 4.0 and below
yea! that was part of my motivation for starting this channel. that'll be where I focus.
Good stuff! Thank you, I just recently discovered your videos and I'm learning alot from you.
I think I’m going to give these a try!
"Grooving" isn't a drill. Ben Johns breaks them all down as you mentioned: Drops, speedups, midcourt resets, drives, dinking.
I like the teaching style in your videos. The only downside point for me is the background music. I find it loud and bothering. This is meant to be a constructive critic. The background music should be lowered or even better, silenced completely. My opinion. Thanks for your videos.
ive tuned them down in later videos really appreciate the feedback!
First time viewer of your videos. Please reconsider the music. Takes everything away from what you are trying to say!!! Ack!!
crystal clear in every way
thanks!
another great video, I just subscribed this week and I've been enjoying your content and enjoy seeing your channel grow so much in just a few days
0:00 intro
0:33 why drill?
1:15 transition drill (drill #1)
2:40 Modified transition drill (3-person drill)
3:25 kitchen drill (drill #2)
5:17 groove drill (drill #3)
6:22 typical drill session explained
Great Vid thanks!!
Excellent content! How about drills ideas for serve & returns? And also singles-focused drills?
i posted a singles vid recently with some drills!
Hey, love your videos! Did you ever incorporate a ball machine into your drilling routine?
thanks! no i've never gotten much out of ball machines. but i could see them being useful if you don't have a drilling partner!
Great stuff. Keep sharing please!
Then background music is making to hear what you are saying.
Such a great video! Thanks buuuddy
This is awesome!! Great stuff
Great video!
Great video. Do you have any solo or wall drills that you recommend?
i haven't really done any wall drills
Great content man, nicely summarized. For others watching this, check out John Cincola’s channel where he explains his typical drilling session. Nicely compliment’s Ben’s video
Totally agree. Cincola is my other favourite channel. This channel and Cincola have more strategic meat on the bones, and more distillation of underlying technique. If you actually want to focus down on small details of technique, both Simone (older content) and Tyson are pretty good. But I find this channel and Cincola have the best balance between how and why.
Awesome.any thanks. Jimmy P
Great stuff
Check titles spelling.
Great videos. Do you find any value hitting against a wall/backboard?
wall drills can be useful for developing hand-eye coordination if you don't have any other options but i'd choose drilling with other people 100% of the time personally
I mostly find wall drills for developing a new shot or a shot I'm not making clean contact on or feeling uncomfortable with. Most recently I didn't think my two handed backhand dink was useable at the level I wanted to play even for drilling so I just used the wall to iron out the contact points I wasn't comfortable hitting it with (ie picking up the ball with the 2hbh a foot outside my outside foot).
FYI, I tried to sign up for the 30 day drop challenge and never received a confirmation to my email.
hmm check spam?
Great information, but please lower the music for future videos. It is competing with your voice and drowns you out at times.
Hi
In another video on tennis bangers so much emphasis was put on deep serve and deep return, why don't we drill these two shots?
maybe we should drill it more! i serve and returned more when i practiced singles and it definitely helped some in doubles.
Really good. thx
Great video, music is a bit loud
Great video , hate the loud music .
Good content Mr. Pickleburner, but if I may, the music is very distracting, dare I say annoying. If you are committed to the music thing, mix it way down because it's competing with your voice. I'd suggest using it when you're showing just video of playing or drilling, but not when you're talking.
i fixed it in newer videos thanks for the feedback! appreciated
Good teaching, but in future kill the background music which makes your voice sometimes hard to hear.
How many days a week would you recommend drilling?
as many as you can without burning out :D
You misspelled important
Just like with horsemanship, it’s the same here. Novices want to do all the advanced stuff, but the pros consistently go back to the basics.
Check your spelling on the opening slide. You spelt important wrong
Nice drills. Your graphics need improvement, though. At 3:45, the symbols representing people, one of the guys looks like he’s standing in the kitchen.
Why the incredibly annoying background music? Do you not trust your content?
Your channel has now become my go-to on how to improve my game. Definitely a game changer for intermediate advance players who want high quality n strategic content. Thank you and keep up the great job. 🙏🏼🦾
appreciate you!