great video ! i think as better tennis players come in, you will see more attacks on service returns as in last weekend Hunter Johnson had 2 winners on returns vs McGuffin
When will you pickleball gurus STOP telling tennis players to not use effective techniques, learned and mastered on a tennis court, on a miniature, kid-sized playing surface? Let's start with your last point as number one. Modern tennis uses a semi-open stance and not the neutral or closed stance you suggest we all use. That technique is from the '70s and '80s. An open stance promotes a lack of shoulder and trunk rotation and therefore should only be used when time permits nothing else thanks to a very deep, well-placed shot or lack of preparation on your part. Number two, underspin volleys with stepping across your body is not only sound core technique but also a way to keep balls low and skidding on the court surface. In addition, side spin can be added when time permits to force an opponent wide, especially on the backhand volley side. Obviously we need to be aware of where we step so as to not taint the all-powerful kitchen line. When you mention using more wrist and hitting instead of punching a volley, in tennis we simply call this a swinging volley and it is used in the pro game all the time, again, when the proper shot (mostly high and short) is available. Number three, regarding a strong, aggressive return using topspin versus a floating slice, provides more not less margin for error as the ball is forced down to the court by the spin. This simply follows the law of physics and aerodynamics related to the spin of a ball. I see the real problem here with all the tips I see promoted by pickleball experts. Everyone wants to master pickleball in days and weeks vs. weeks, months, or even years. Solid technique and ability come from lots of balls being struck and dedication to both the physical and intellectual aspects of the game. If someone has been a decent, solid tennis player, they will be an amazing pickleball player after some adjustments for paddle vs. racket, plastic vs. rubber ball, and smaller court as they affect rally length and angles. If you really understood tennis, you would realize all that I said above is true. Why should I know? I've taught tennis for 40 years. And now in 6 months, I will no doubt be a pickleball force of nature. Revere tennis players what they will bring to this sport. Stop making it seem like WE are the ones who do not understand. Amen.
I took issue with the first point, returning serve. WTF are you just "easing your return and we win the point at the kitchen"?!?! Makes zero sense. It seems average pickleball players want you to play fair all the time, when the point of any sport is to win. If I can win with a return, Im going win with a return. I see the trend of "this is how we do things here, son" not playing to win.
More emphasis on how to deal with the lower and slower ball bounce and your spacing is rarely covered. Tennis players need to get lower and stay lower through the shot.
This is such a well chosen topic! Love your observations & articulation of the differences. Thank you for sharing these gems.
Thank you for posting. Would like to see 'Old Retired Fart, Replaced Knees Transitioning to Pickleball' video. If you need a lab rat, let me know. ;)
Haha love it
great video ! i think as better tennis players come in, you will see more attacks on service returns as in last weekend Hunter Johnson had 2 winners on returns vs McGuffin
When will you pickleball gurus STOP telling tennis players to not use effective techniques, learned and mastered on a tennis court, on a miniature, kid-sized playing surface? Let's start with your last point as number one. Modern tennis uses a semi-open stance and not the neutral or closed stance you suggest we all use. That technique is from the '70s and '80s. An open stance promotes a lack of shoulder and trunk rotation and therefore should only be used when time permits nothing else thanks to a very deep, well-placed shot or lack of preparation on your part. Number two, underspin volleys with stepping across your body is not only sound core technique but also a way to keep balls low and skidding on the court surface. In addition, side spin can be added when time permits to force an opponent wide, especially on the backhand volley side. Obviously we need to be aware of where we step so as to not taint the all-powerful kitchen line. When you mention using more wrist and hitting instead of punching a volley, in tennis we simply call this a swinging volley and it is used in the pro game all the time, again, when the proper shot (mostly high and short) is available. Number three, regarding a strong, aggressive return using topspin versus a floating slice, provides more not less margin for error as the ball is forced down to the court by the spin. This simply follows the law of physics and aerodynamics related to the spin of a ball. I see the real problem here with all the tips I see promoted by pickleball experts. Everyone wants to master pickleball in days and weeks vs. weeks, months, or even years. Solid technique and ability come from lots of balls being struck and dedication to both the physical and intellectual aspects of the game. If someone has been a decent, solid tennis player, they will be an amazing pickleball player after some adjustments for paddle vs. racket, plastic vs. rubber ball, and smaller court as they affect rally length and angles. If you really understood tennis, you would realize all that I said above is true. Why should I know? I've taught tennis for 40 years. And now in 6 months, I will no doubt be a pickleball force of nature. Revere tennis players what they will bring to this sport. Stop making it seem like WE are the ones who do not understand. Amen.
I took issue with the first point, returning serve. WTF are you just "easing your return and we win the point at the kitchen"?!?! Makes zero sense. It seems average pickleball players want you to play fair all the time, when the point of any sport is to win. If I can win with a return, Im going win with a return. I see the trend of "this is how we do things here, son" not playing to win.
More emphasis on how to deal with the lower and slower ball bounce and your spacing is rarely covered. Tennis players need to get lower and stay lower through the shot.
What I see is tennis players tend to hit tennis type shots. Some work most don't. Chop dink , drives all the time.
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Title should be...Key tips for bad tennis players transitioning to pickleball.