Great to see you bringing in Caden into the vids. Also, you’re presentation (graphics, reminder text, tips, etc.) have been getting better. Keep up the great work!!
Pure gold! Sending out to my group. I have been looking for an older video of yours that discussed a staged approach to the NVZ. Some of us old and/or bad knees folks don't have the speed to get there quickly especially off of a deep shot. Maybe that video was in your previous life? Keep 'em coming! Thanks.
Jordan, your grounds and fence look great. Though not terribly important, nice grounds suggests you are paying attention to detail. This gives the viewer an even better confidence in your instruction. Furthermore, it is a good idea to mix it up by having your friend Kaden make a few comments and watching two of you work together. Keep up the good work. Great video basics
Great video (as always), thank you! Can you clarify your grip definition? I've always understood the continental grip to be the "hammer" grip (gripping paddle as you would a hammer), and the Eastern grip as the "handshake" grip (so it would be slightly to the right-side of the paddle (for righties), in the same way you would shake someone's hand. Thanks!
For the ready position, approximately how far in front of you should you be holding your paddle (how much bend should your arms have when holding the paddle there)?
Piggy backing off of what you said about positioning I think the biggest mistake I see in the 3.5-4.0 range and even above is the concept of covering angles. So what I see a lot is that people are programmed to go to the kitchen and they often run to the same exact spot in the kitchen regardless of ball location. When a player drops to the outside of the kitchen they rarely cover down the line and when they drop to the middle they often times don’t pinch the center enough and they leave a big hole. They phrase i love for this is that you have to cover the angles you create. Those angles didn’t just appear it’s because you or your partner played a ball to a certain location on the court and then didn’t adjust to the change in dynamic. Funny enough in my experience the solution has been having people try to play singles. They immediately understand way more about shading and positioning when they are forced to think about passing shots and angles more and when you get them out of the preprogrammed location of where they should run to in the kitchen. Just my two cents personally. Great video once again.
I appreciate the teaching and am glad you brought Caden on board. Could I ask one small thing? I break out in a cold sweat every time I hear 'me and Caden' or 'Caden and me.' It's a flashback to my 7th grade English teacher scolding me in front of the class for my poor grammar. It's Caden and I she would say. Thanks.
Thanks! Our process is a little different. For the best case scenario for you to learn and me to instruct in the best way possible, We finalize dates when we find and match 3 other players of your same skill level and then we set a date that works for all four of you! Hope to see you on the court soon!! Brionespickleball.com/coaching
I was looking for the backhand video... My reason was to review which grip you use for backhand topspin/slice. More importantly, as you are discussing here around the 650 mark, is how to adjust/change your grip on the fly. I see Jordan is constantly spinning his paddle. I never played racquet sports so I have to learn the back hand. I understand the mechanics, it's going from a continental to eastern (I think) while repositioning/setting up for the shot. It's probably innate for those who played tennis or ping pong. It would be nice to see a demonstration, if possible, showing and explaining how you change your grip on the fly. And the decision making process that goes into it. Thanks
Great idea! If you’d like immediate feedback on your game, you can send in a video that our team can analyze here: link.myjourneypickleball.com/LlXHEnbJ9Bb
Briones Help Please I just started playing, six games total and very little practice. I am having a seriously difficult time coming up to the NVZ because it seems everyone I play against just wants to take my head off. Come to think of it, there are four courts at the park I play at and EVERYONE seem to just want to hit the ball as hard as possible. I see NO dinking, and NO drop shots. I can make it forward to the NVZ line, but I am constantly missing my returns or worse getting hit with the ball. What can I do about these "Headhunters?"
Tough one. I would try to get on the court and practice your volleys. Or maybe you play with a different group, until you can handle the pace. Either way, you have to work on your volleys! Also, if they’re literally “head hunting”, lots of those balls are probably sailing out.
Great , easy to follow instructions and examples. One request: please say “Caden and I”, not “me and Caden”. You will sound much more polished when the grammar is correct.
I am glad the tip about not changing the paddle grip at the kitchen line was not delivered by the guy who spins the paddle around in his hand after every shot he hits in his videos. Love your videos Jordan, but the irony would have been a bit much.
Great to see you bringing in Caden into the vids. Also, you’re presentation (graphics, reminder text, tips, etc.) have been getting better. Keep up the great work!!
Awesome, thank you!
Nice video. I like the inclusion of demonstrations of both the mistakes and the the proper way
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Great content! I also had to LOL when Caden slid to the NVZ line ... like a Spike Lee movie effect. 😄
Oh yeah! Haha
That WAS funny!!
Great content - really like how simply you explain things!
Glad you liked it!
Great reminders of things that might seem small, but that are actually HUGE! Thanks for the great content.
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Awesome and timely reminders! Loved how Kayden moved up! 😉
Thank you 🤗
Quality and graphics are really improving. Thanks.
Glad you like them!
Thanks, Coach Briones.
You bet!
Good tips guys....you can never learn too much in this game
Very true!
Pure gold! Sending out to my group. I have been looking for an older video of yours that discussed a staged approach to the NVZ. Some of us old and/or bad knees folks don't have the speed to get there quickly especially off of a deep shot. Maybe that video was in your previous life? Keep 'em coming! Thanks.
Thanks Randy!!
Leveling up on the special effects!
We have a great team now! 😊
Jordan, your grounds and fence look great. Though not terribly important, nice grounds suggests you are paying attention to detail. This gives the viewer an even better confidence in your instruction. Furthermore, it is a good idea to mix it up by having your friend Kaden make a few comments and watching two of you work together. Keep up the good work. Great video basics
Thanks 👍
Love you two together, so much info!!!
Thanks so much!!
Excellent content. Jordan always delivers.
I appreciate that!
Awesome tips, great video. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! I’m working on most of these with a partner! Jordan, you have a great teaching style! 😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Great job guys!
Lots of good tips. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I need to practice Caden's move at 2:15, nice and smooth.
LOL
cool animations
Thanks!!
Great video (as always), thank you! Can you clarify your grip definition? I've always understood the continental grip to be the "hammer" grip (gripping paddle as you would a hammer), and the Eastern grip as the "handshake" grip (so it would be slightly to the right-side of the paddle (for righties), in the same way you would shake someone's hand. Thanks!
Yes, those aren’t perfect examples, but the “hammer grip” is the continental. This is the grip that I use the most at the net
For the ready position, approximately how far in front of you should you be holding your paddle (how much bend should your arms have when holding the paddle there)?
I hold it 1-2 feet in front of me
Piggy backing off of what you said about positioning I think the biggest mistake I see in the 3.5-4.0 range and even above is the concept of covering angles. So what I see a lot is that people are programmed to go to the kitchen and they often run to the same exact spot in the kitchen regardless of ball location. When a player drops to the outside of the kitchen they rarely cover down the line and when they drop to the middle they often times don’t pinch the center enough and they leave a big hole. They phrase i love for this is that you have to cover the angles you create. Those angles didn’t just appear it’s because you or your partner played a ball to a certain location on the court and then didn’t adjust to the change in dynamic. Funny enough in my experience the solution has been having people try to play singles. They immediately understand way more about shading and positioning when they are forced to think about passing shots and angles more and when you get them out of the preprogrammed location of where they should run to in the kitchen. Just my two cents personally. Great video once again.
I like it!
I appreciate the teaching and am glad you brought Caden on board. Could I ask one small thing? I break out in a cold sweat every time I hear 'me and Caden' or 'Caden and me.' It's a flashback to my 7th grade English teacher scolding me in front of the class for my poor grammar. It's Caden and I she would say. Thanks.
Lol
Nice video. My baseline drive is quite poor, any tips for this? I didn't come from tennis so really struggle with this.
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I went to your site to sign up for a camp but could not find dates anywhere. Where should I look? Thanks. PS love the new grafics.
Thanks! Our process is a little different. For the best case scenario for you to learn and me to instruct in the best way possible, We finalize dates when we find and match 3 other players of your same skill level and then we set a date that works for all four of you! Hope to see you on the court soon!!
Brionespickleball.com/coaching
I was looking for the backhand video... My reason was to review which grip you use for backhand topspin/slice. More importantly, as you are discussing here around the 650 mark, is how to adjust/change your grip on the fly. I see Jordan is constantly spinning his paddle. I never played racquet sports so I have to learn the back hand. I understand the mechanics, it's going from a continental to eastern (I think) while repositioning/setting up for the shot. It's probably innate for those who played tennis or ping pong. It would be nice to see a demonstration, if possible, showing and explaining how you change your grip on the fly. And the decision making process that goes into it. Thanks
Great idea!
If you’d like immediate feedback on your game, you can send in a video that our team can analyze here:
link.myjourneypickleball.com/LlXHEnbJ9Bb
Briones Help Please
I just started playing, six games total and very little practice. I am having a seriously difficult time coming up to the NVZ because it seems everyone I play against just wants to take my head off. Come to think of it, there are four courts at the park I play at and EVERYONE seem to just want to hit the ball as hard as possible. I see NO dinking, and NO drop shots. I can make it forward to the NVZ line, but I am constantly missing my returns or worse getting hit with the ball. What can I do about these "Headhunters?"
Tough one. I would try to get on the court and practice your volleys. Or maybe you play with a different group, until you can handle the pace. Either way, you have to work on your volleys! Also, if they’re literally “head hunting”, lots of those balls are probably sailing out.
Great , easy to follow instructions and examples. One request: please say “Caden and I”, not “me and Caden”. You will sound much more polished when the grammar is correct.
Lol
why didn’t you add time stamps to this video?
Thanks for the reminder, I’ll keep that in mind !
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Hey Jordan, did you get my emails? I'm waiting for your response on email.
Hey man! Sorry it’s a super busy week.
I’ll try to get back to you as soon as I can
@@BrionesPickleball Thanks for the response
Why do you spin your paddle so much?
Karma
I am glad the tip about not changing the paddle grip at the kitchen line was not delivered by the guy who spins the paddle around in his hand after every shot he hits in his videos. Love your videos Jordan, but the irony would have been a bit much.
Every time I spin the paddle, it goes back to continental when I’m up at the NVZ line. So, I always practice what I preach. 😊
Where is the wife?
Helping out with a bunch of other stuff! 😊
@@BrionesPickleball For whatever it’s worth, your delivery is much better than Caden’s.