Great info and kudos to your video quality and, especially, the sound. Your discussion about midcourt tactics was well received. I, like a lot of people, often try to rush things and end up popping up.
So... Totally agree with serve placement affecting 3rd shot. I'm not sure why people aren't approaching Pb serve more like pitching. Not sure I totally agree with your specific placement recommendations though. If someone hits me a wide angle serve to the backhand, it's natural for me to hit angle back instead of redirecting it. This would lead to a wide backhand 3rd (actually my favorite placement as a returner). Hitting down the t reduces angle so makes it hard for opponent to generate their own angle. As a result, I can almost alway run around any return for my 3rd when I mash it down the t.
Thanks for the comment! There’s definitely some nuance here that was glossed over and I think we might have different experiences when it comes to this. There’s still a lot to be learned but the important thing is that we’re thinking about it on this deep of a level!
Paddle face direction is the number 1 most important thing when it comes to aiming. The ball goes exactly where your paddle face is pointing during the serve (this changes a bit during play after the serve due to other forces)
Great info and kudos to your video quality and, especially, the sound.
Your discussion about midcourt tactics was well received. I, like a lot of people, often try to rush things and end up popping up.
Thanks for the kind words! Mid court play is a necessity 👊
One of the better quality vids i've seen lately! Well done, solid content.
Great video. I particularly enjoyed the scenic mountainous background as well as the great content. Are you in Colorado?
Amazing video! Great tips, very useful. Love the editing
So... Totally agree with serve placement affecting 3rd shot. I'm not sure why people aren't approaching Pb serve more like pitching. Not sure I totally agree with your specific placement recommendations though. If someone hits me a wide angle serve to the backhand, it's natural for me to hit angle back instead of redirecting it. This would lead to a wide backhand 3rd (actually my favorite placement as a returner). Hitting down the t reduces angle so makes it hard for opponent to generate their own angle. As a result, I can almost alway run around any return for my 3rd when I mash it down the t.
Thanks for the comment! There’s definitely some nuance here that was glossed over and I think we might have different experiences when it comes to this. There’s still a lot to be learned but the important thing is that we’re thinking about it on this deep of a level!
Great video! Very informative
Thanks dude!
Great video, worthwhile
Interesting tip to keep a firm grip in the transition zone. First time hearing that.
I’ve never really understood the loosening the grip thing. It just deflects your paddle
Those tips on serves are for players who can actually put the ball where they aim it. I'm happy just to get it over the net and not long.
Same here😊
Paddle face direction is the number 1 most important thing when it comes to aiming. The ball goes exactly where your paddle face is pointing during the serve (this changes a bit during play after the serve due to other forces)
great info
Thanks Richard
Number 1 tip to have a great serve.... Be tall or have a high belly button so you can hit the ball from higher....
jump up while serving
@@chrispaul1117 as long as you have one foot on the ground at contact that works too...
@@chrispaul1117you have to make sure at least 1 foot has contact with the ground while making contact with the ball on a serve or it is illegal
Great video, beautiful location. Malibu area?
Yes, it is! Fairly close to there 👊
Great video! Are you close to reaching your goal of becoming a Pro?
His serve is so good because of his height… his angle of departure is easier and follows a downward path…a person 5’6” would have a harder time….
His height definitely plays an advantage no doubt. The same principles apply to everyone though 👍
The serve: A lot of assumptions are made here about your opponents position.
Watch the whole video - they address that topic in detail, fairly early.
Keep watching :)