It doesn’t get much better than this! I played open play today and just focused on one tip - watching the ball through my shot. Oh man!!! I think that actually helped my footwork and it also helped me slow down my backswing. It definitely improved my consistency. This is one of the best videos I have seen, and I’ve watched lots!
I watch a lot of pickleball videos and this is hands-down the best! I’m anxious to put these tools in use when I play tonight. Thanks so much for an excellent training video!
Thank you for this amazing video. I am at a 3.0 ish level and this video is a perfect way to get more focussed on the fundamentals to help move me higher.
Outstanding video. I applied the footwork approach today and played much better than normal. Hips are sore from it but that’s a sign I haven’t been doing this in the past.
really enjoyed the 5 lessons to better play. Very clear instructions and great drill tips. Easy to understand and follow. I will be using the tips tomorrow...
Shea is perfectly correct on the matter of keeping your eye on the ball up until contact, apart from a fast hands battle. I was reinforcing this during a drill session recently as was delightfully surprised at how much more certainly I made contact with my paddle's sweet spot and how much more accurate my shots and dinks were. These small and simple poi ts can make a massive difference in your playing!
Superb, helpful video for an intermediate player like myself who is hoping to improve his game. I can't wait to get out on the court and practice some of these principles. Thanks!
A great video for those wanting to move from basic skills to the next level. Will be on my "must watch again and again" list. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic vid Shea. I have been really focusing on my footwork over the last year and would say it has changed my game. I'm going to incorporate calling the score before I start my serve routine. Best vid yet.
I couldnt agree with you more regarding footwork.I realized this a few months ago and Once I got low I stopped missing shots! not all but I became more consistant. I also find keeping my shoulders and head level and square to the net, I see the ball more accurate .
I’ve been slow ping that backswing a bit more now and saw that it didn’t take away power. Realizing to get my hip rotation into that serve helped SIGNIFICANTLY!! 🙌🏽
This is so well known for tennis players. One thing is missing from the foot work video is that you should always be on your toe when you move. Watch how Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic move on the tennis court. That's exactly how you should move on the PB court.
The crossover is more difficult and leaves you less well balanced and stable, but it is a faster start for long runs like in tennis at the baseline. Pball is played at the net mostly, and a rapid shuffle allows the quick response critical to pball net play.
@@davidwatkins8016 Interesting. My tennis instructor would often scold me when I did not employ the cross-over at the net for volleys. I felt more comfortable shuffling at the net in tennis. Am new to Pickel ball and I will try watching pro players. But I think you are saying the pro pickelball players will shuffle at net and rarely employ cross-over step for volleys.
@@Better_Call_Raul I’m not sure, but pb volley rallies are so frequent and so close up to the kitchen that fancy footwork may not be the best way to go. Also there is less territory to cover laterally in pball than in tennis so a big crossover step is not required to cover the line.
I come from a tennis background, now mostly pball. Two notable differences are you want to be in a stable defensive position mostly in pickleball. The court is small, you have a partner close by and the shots come quicker at you. Keeping square to your opponent (no crossover unless necessary to reach a wide shot) and keeping a stable footing is key. Tennis involves a lot of sprints in various directions requiring you to be on your toes. Not so much with pickleball.
This was one of your best videos! I must watch again and again. Enjoyed the emphasis on footwork. Soo many players are so focus on hitting the proper stroke, they forget about proper footwork as they approach their shot. Again Thankyou. Your pickleball brother.
I’ve been playing recreationally for a couple years now and my game is so inconsistent it’s frustrating to play, and as you may guess I’m doing none of these things consciously. I’m gonna start w consistent footwork and go from there. Excited to play my next game. Thanks for the great tips
Just one point of near-confusion: @ 9:49, the PRO TIP is: "STOP calling the score before you serve." HUH? But then, you say that calling the score AS you serve will mess you up - which makes sense. Then, @ 10:15, the SOLUTION is: "[DO] call the score before your serving routine." Sort of a mixed message...but the LATTER advice holds. I call out the score LOUDLY and CLEARLY, BEFORE each serve, and that has never been an issue.
I’m sorry if it wasn’t clear. The advice is to stop calling the score during your serving routine. Instead call the score, then proceed with your normal routine.
This should be a core video for 3.5+. I think you need to play a bit before these can really sink in, but that's just my opinion. No bad time to hear it, but with everything you have to put it into practice for it to stick.
It’s mostly a matter of recognizing the quality of your shot as you hit it or directly after. If the quality is good, you can move forward, if it’s bad you should move back or stay still. That’s a very oversimplified version of the answer but that’s the gist of it.
I haven’t seen anyone ever simplify the footwork, contact and serve this well. Incredible. Just watched those three again.
Each of the five lessons were clearly presented and easy to understand.
It doesn’t get much better than this! I played open play today and just focused on one tip - watching the ball through my shot. Oh man!!! I think that actually helped my footwork and it also helped me slow down my backswing. It definitely improved my consistency. This is one of the best videos I have seen, and I’ve watched lots!
I watch a lot of pickleball videos and this is hands-down the best! I’m anxious to put these tools in use when I play tonight. Thanks so much for an excellent training video!
Wow I think I will watch this video over and over again
New player here. Very valuable information, and a path for practicing to improve. Thank You!
This is 5 videos in 1, thank you for the great tips.
Thank you for this amazing video. I am at a 3.0 ish level and this video is a perfect way to get more focussed on the fundamentals to help move me higher.
Superb video covering important topics that many other people don't even mention. Well done. Thank you.
Outstanding video. I applied the footwork approach today and played much better than normal. Hips are sore from it but that’s a sign I haven’t been doing this in the past.
really enjoyed the 5 lessons to better play. Very clear instructions and great drill tips. Easy to understand and follow. I will be using the tips tomorrow...
one of the best pickleball vids I've seen, dense/concise - just great info.
Shea is perfectly correct on the matter of keeping your eye on the ball up until contact, apart from a fast hands battle. I was reinforcing this during a drill session recently as was delightfully surprised at how much more certainly I made contact with my paddle's sweet spot and how much more accurate my shots and dinks were. These small and simple poi ts can make a massive difference in your playing!
Absolutely! Such a basic principle but so undervalued.
He’s absolutely right, I’ve only been playing for 3 months and when I started getting low my game changed dramatically and I’ve gone to 4.0 now
Superb, helpful video for an intermediate player like myself who is hoping to improve his game. I can't wait to get out on the court and practice some of these principles. Thanks!
A great video for those wanting to move from basic skills to the next level. Will be on my "must watch again and again" list. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
THANK YOU FOR A VERY HELPFUL VIDEO.
i HAVE SUBSCRIBED.
So many interesting moves, clearly explained, and in such a short time. Thanks!
This has been the best teaching subscription I've found. Thank you. I'm spreading the word to my peeps!
Your instruction is 2nd to none and makes perfect sense ,thanks for breaking down step by step and showing me things that I need to change....
This is one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen
Amazing video - super helpful, very clear & well organized tips!
This is a good video. Good work dude!
Outstanding PB video! Filled with practical tips, thank you, and keep up the good job!
First time ive taken notes on ANY TH-cam video. This one is that good. Thanks for your work!
Only 8 minutes in and I can tell you a good percentage of what he is saying I haven’t heard. Thank you so much!! Definitely watching the full video
Fantastic vid Shea. I have been really focusing on my footwork over the last year and would say it has changed my game. I'm going to incorporate calling the score before I start my serve routine. Best vid yet.
THANKS BUDDY!! This is the best pickleball tips ever shared and you just made me a much better pickleball player!!
I couldnt agree with you more regarding footwork.I realized this a few months ago and Once I got low I stopped missing shots! not all but I became more consistant. I also find keeping my shoulders and head level and square to the net, I see the ball more accurate .
I’ve been slow ping that backswing a bit more now and saw that it didn’t take away power. Realizing to get my hip rotation into that serve helped SIGNIFICANTLY!! 🙌🏽
Love that it helped you! That’s super cool 🤝
@@sheaunderwood APPRECIATE IT! ✔️
Direct and to the point. Thanks, great video. I have saved it and will refer to it as I attempt to get better.
Great video, so many useful tips in one clip! Watched it 2 times, and will rewatch again. Thank you for helping players like me to advance! 👏
Thank you for all the great information! Saving to review again and again and again ...
I’ve got a tonne of gratitude for you sir. Wow wow wow. I’ve got my marching orders for the next couple months. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent video! 🙌
This is so well known for tennis players. One thing is missing from the foot work video is that you should always be on your toe when you move. Watch how Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic move on the tennis court. That's exactly how you should move on the PB court.
what about cross-over step? it is used in tennis but he does not mention cross-over step here. Think he actually says the cross-over step is wrong.
The crossover is more difficult and leaves you less well balanced and stable, but it is a faster start for long runs like in tennis at the baseline. Pball is played at the net mostly, and a rapid shuffle allows the quick response critical to pball net play.
@@davidwatkins8016 Interesting. My tennis instructor would often scold me when I did not employ the cross-over at the net for volleys. I felt more comfortable shuffling at the net in tennis. Am new to Pickel ball and I will try watching pro players. But I think you are saying the pro pickelball players will shuffle at net and rarely employ cross-over step for volleys.
@@Better_Call_Raul I’m not sure, but pb volley rallies are so frequent and so close up to the kitchen that fancy footwork may not be the best way to go. Also there is less territory to cover laterally in pball than in tennis so a big crossover step is not required to cover the line.
I come from a tennis background, now mostly pball. Two notable differences are you want to be in a stable defensive position mostly in pickleball. The court is small, you have a partner close by and the shots come quicker at you. Keeping square to your opponent (no crossover unless necessary to reach a wide shot) and keeping a stable footing is key. Tennis involves a lot of sprints in various directions requiring you to be on your toes. Not so much with pickleball.
This was one of your best videos! I must watch again and again. Enjoyed the emphasis on footwork. Soo many players are so focus on hitting the proper stroke, they forget about proper footwork as they approach their shot. Again Thankyou.
Your pickleball brother.
Thanks for the tips. I am a beginner just started last month.
Great stuff, always looking for footwork drills and tips and tricks to help advance my game.
Great video with so much useful information. I will watch it again to absorb it more. Thanks!
Great video on practical strategies. Thanks.
Very good instructional video . Thank you
Love this video! Thanks for all the pointers!
This video is really useful. Love it!👍😍 Thanks for sharing 😊
Great video. What is the backboard thing you have attached to the fence? Please. Thanks
I think it's for practicing your serves... When I played tennis we had something similar
I just started playing and sure can use a good paddle man that be so so great
this was so helpful, thank you so much for making!
First time to watch this guy… even as a beginner I learned a lot! I particularly liked the drills.
Thanks Julia 🤝
Great lesson thank for this free information! Really appreciated !
Thanks for such a useful video. I saved it for future reference.
Thanks! It’s a long one for sure but I didn’t want to hold anything back 👍
@sheaunderwood I watched all the way through but I know I'll want to watch again! 🙂
So right about calling out the score.
Took me wayyy too long to realize that
Nicely Done. Great job in keeping it simple! Your topics are spot on. Keep up the great work.
Stunningly good!
I may watch this video 100 times.
Love, love, love.
I’ve saved it so I can practice over and over!
I’ve been playing recreationally for a couple years now and my game is so inconsistent it’s frustrating to play, and as you may guess I’m doing none of these things consciously. I’m gonna start w consistent footwork and go from there. Excited to play my next game. Thanks for the great tips
Outstanding Shea. Thank you.
thanks . your lesson is very helpful, focus and to the point. you are kind😊
Great tips
Great tips. Thanks a lot.
Great video , I will start getting lower . thank you!
You’re welcome!
Fantastic instruction.
Really great tips! Thank you
Solid. Lots of good tips in this video.
You are a great teacher thanks!
You’re a great student 🤝
@@sheaunderwood Thanks Shea appreciated !
Very good tips. Thank you.
Breathing Great share!
Great explanations🎉
Great info!
This just completely changed my game. I don't even know how to measure how much this improved my play overall. Thank you!
Great tips thanks
Great tips! Thanks!
great vid - thanks!
Just one point of near-confusion: @ 9:49, the PRO TIP is: "STOP calling the score before you serve." HUH? But then, you say that calling the score AS you serve will mess you up - which makes sense. Then, @ 10:15, the SOLUTION is: "[DO] call the score before your serving routine." Sort of a mixed message...but the LATTER advice holds. I call out the score LOUDLY and CLEARLY, BEFORE each serve, and that has never been an issue.
I’m sorry if it wasn’t clear. The advice is to stop calling the score during your serving routine. Instead call the score, then proceed with your normal routine.
Great share! Thank you!
Thanks for visiting
That’s a great video. Tips are very practical!
Good stuff thank you!
thank u for your lessons
Definitely the best PB content I've come across so far. Notifications on!
Very well done
Thank you
Very, very good video!
Really good video with some really good drills. Is your paddle giveaway only for U.S. residents/addresses like all the other giveaways?
very good explanation
this is the video i needed
great video thanks
Great video
Thanks dude!
Do you use the eastern grip for forehand and the continental for everything else
Great job!
man thanks bruv you really helped me
This should be a core video for 3.5+. I think you need to play a bit before these can really sink in, but that's just my opinion. No bad time to hear it, but with everything you have to put it into practice for it to stick.
Helpful
Bending is also a good way to avoid falls.
8:56 cat!
That cat is always there hunting rats 😅
Wow really good video!
How do you hold the PB Paddle? I used to play ping-pong, so I hold my PB paddle like a ping-pong racquet with a finger on the paddle.
What’s the name of the backboard you are using in this video?
Eminently rewatchable.
Great tips as usual Shea! commenting for the algo!
This is a fantastic video with golden information. Thanks so much Shea!
Well done player !!!
Thanks playa 🙏
You start to exhale As
you hit - not after. Inhale is preparation for next shot.
75+ : how do i learn to hit and 'move' rather than hit and 'watch'?
It’s mostly a matter of recognizing the quality of your shot as you hit it or directly after. If the quality is good, you can move forward, if it’s bad you should move back or stay still.
That’s a very oversimplified version of the answer but that’s the gist of it.