Jordan, excellent three tips on improving one's serve. Perhaps in a future video you could provide some tips or drills on how to put the serve into various areas of the court and use different serves -- all intended to be unpredictable to one's opponents. Thank you. Love your videos!
Great vid as always. One thing I have noticed whenever I watch you in slow motion is that you have a well developed "whip" of the wrist which really quickens the speed of your paddle coming through the ball. I think you need the looser grip to do this. It seems like this whip action should have a separate video and be included in long shot videos like serves and groundstrokes.
Great tips! Seems like the kinetics you are recommending might prevent physical problems like pickleball elbow, in addition to improving the serve. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Missing Concord!!!
I really enjoy all your videos Jordan. What is your opinion of using topspin on one's serve. I've been using it of late and have had some success. I go up to the courts with a basket of balls and use different targets to perfect my accuracy as well. Thanks again for all your help.
Hi Jordan , I notice your paddle is perpendicular to the ground when the ball contacts the paddle . As oppose to top of the paddle low for a low to high brush stroke. What is your input for the paddle position when ball connects with the paddle???? Thank you for sharing your knowledge .
I'm not totally sure I understand the question but essentially, the bottom edge of your paddle will be pointed towards the ground and your paddle face will be slightly open (to the sky) as you swing low to high so that you can clear the net.
@@primetimepickleball Thank you for your response . In the video your paddle appears to be perpendicular to the ground upon contact with the ball. Your reply states bottom edge of your paddle. To clarify do you mean the top part of your paddle ?
Another great video! Thank you Jordan! What are the advantages of studying how pros play pickleball on TH-cam, and are there any disadvantages? Thank you very much!
Studying pros can benefit you greatly. I do it all the time. It will help you see how the pros hit and more importantly, it will show you the decisions that they make. A disadvantage could be you trying to replicate them, and your skills may not be anywhere near the pros. A lot of the decisions they make and their skill is worlds away from the average player. So even sometimes some of their shot selections aren’t exactly what the average player should do. You should always push yourself to get better, but you should also know your skillset and your limits as well.
The one disadvantage is that sometimes pros use shots that are extremely athletic. If you do not have the athleticism to make such a shot; you may need to do something else to accomplish a similar outcome.
Great video! Side note: someone was “sharing” their music during your recording session(2:20 or so, and on). Specifically their loud, bass heavy music. If you’re experiencing trouble with your audio compression, definitely check for low frequency content in the audio, it will make your audio compressor go a lil crazy 😜
Hi Jordan, enjoy watching your videos. It helps me a lot to improve my game. Just got one question to ask, what stance do you recommend for hitting the drop shot from the baseline. Thank you.
Most advanced players choose not to drop the ball because they prefer to get as high a contact as legally possible and the drop serve doesn’t come as high as they’d like to make the highest legal contact possible. You can get a more aggressive trajectory going with the higher contact.
Hi Briones, looks like you're driving the ball in your serve much like a forehand. Are you using a forehand eastern grip for this or still continental grip? Thanks.
Hi Wayne, typically using an Eastern Forehand Grip on this. See 1:56 mark in this video to see that grip visually: th-cam.com/video/NJUKLbzM0Bo/w-d-xo.html.
Thank you! My serve is so inconsistent. One day I seem to be serving good, the next day I lose my serve, and game because I totally miss the receiving square of my opponent. I was frustrated today, as I couldn't understand what I was doing wrong. Now I believe I know, I was holding my paddle too strong, and my stance wasn't good. I didn't follow through as well.
Nice job Jordan. Don't forget to FOCUS on the ball as it drops from your hands. Also you really don't need a "hard" serve, you need a "consistent" serve. If you work on anything after that, it should be hitting a "deep" serve. Once you're at the "consistent and deep" level you're going to see a significant difference in your game and winning points.. A "POWER" Serve in Pickleball is akin to the guy's who try to SMASH drives in golf. You'll get some in but you're going to miss a bunch as well... Ciao-
Why are the pros doing power serves? Tyson started power serving because Morgen's power serve was effective against him. You may also want to ask yourself why is the best player in pickleball copying Zane's serve? At higher levels serving matters. Given whatever serve you use it needs to be consistent.
@@dalevoigt8612 5.0+ can do what they want. So, can you but it's not the best course of action. If I was in my 20's - 30's I'd probably do it as well. It's just not necessary for 95% of players..
@@SDPBALLCOACH The best players in the game keep trying to improve their games. When they copy what another player does and incorporate it into their game it becomes a new trend. While just get your serve in was common practice among pro players, more and more pros are serving aggressively. The pay back is weaker attackable returns of serve. This sets up strategies like the shake and bake.
@@dalevoigt8612 And??? Like I said 5% or less are Pro players, let em have at. Pro golfers hit 300yds plus That doesn't work for most people. Try as they might, they usually end up in the weeds... A straight drive of 220yds is a MUCH better play... Good night.
Power serves will get you a lot of out ball unless you can get good top spin. I like using a western grip at the baseline and switching to the continental once I get to the NVZ.
When serving, can you take *multiple steps* (running start) into your serve while falling all the other serving rules: Footing behind the service line; hitting below waist with an upward motions; etc.? Or must your footing be *stationary* when serving?
You have to hit out, dont sweat the ONE serve here and there if you miss..you have ten LEGAL seconds to deliver a serve, make your pre-swing/ritual COUNT..just think Tennis mentallity..hit out. I personally recomend a firmer wrist, I.E..a 7-9 on Jordan's wristiness 'scale'.. and drive the ball, hit low to high. Dont pop up a wimpy serve just to start the point..this isn't Badmitten folks..topspin 'bangers' make it happen..Robert at 66.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS lead with a demonstration. A picture is a thousand words...and a video is a thousand pictures. You don't hit a serve until 3 minutes in. You can always talk over the demo...
Jordan, I've watched dozens of your videos and am so grateful for the coaching! Please please keep 'em coming. I would love to come to whereever you are one day w some of my friends and spend a few days with you. Your explanation of things -- so great. Having said that, This is my first complaint about any of your videos. I actually hit a thumbs up and my first thumbs down ever. Here's my beef, for what it's worth. Your camera showed you, but didn't actually show what your serve looked like from the broader view. Would have been much better to have some of the angles showing the entire serve, including where it landed. Maybe having Danny or your wife on the receiving side, just to give us added feel of how this serve affects the guy (girl) on the other side. This would have given a better perspective to let us feel how powerful your serve is. Just sorta left me hangin'
Excellent presentation, production and instruction on all your videos. Thank you for the extra effort to make it so!
Thanks Paul!
Would like to know what kind of paddle you are using. It looks good.
It's this one: alnk.to/8PALE5v
Great tips on stance, grip, and natural follow through. Excellent player and teacher; thanks 🙏.
Glad you enjoyed it
Jordan, excellent three tips on improving one's serve. Perhaps in a future video you could provide some tips or drills on how to put the serve into various areas of the court and use different serves -- all intended to be unpredictable to one's opponents. Thank you. Love your videos!
primetimepickleball.com/increase-your-serve-accuracy-with-this-proven-drill/
Great vid as always. One thing I have noticed whenever I watch you in slow motion is that you have a well developed "whip" of the wrist which really quickens the speed of your paddle coming through the ball. I think you need the looser grip to do this. It seems like this whip action should have a separate video and be included in long shot videos like serves and groundstrokes.
You definitely need a looser grip. We hope to do a video on this soon!
Love this so much! Finally made sense about generating more power by squatting down and pushing up and through.
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This was good, very helpful.
Great tips! Seems like the kinetics you are recommending might prevent physical problems like pickleball elbow, in addition to improving the serve. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Missing Concord!!!
Thanks Jordan! Always enjoy your videos. Any tip on ball toss...height and ideal location?
Around or a little lower than waist level is a good place. You don’t want to “throw” the ball. Just try to release the ball and hit it!
I really enjoy all your videos Jordan. What is your opinion of using topspin on one's serve. I've been using it of late and have had some success. I go up to the courts with a basket of balls and use different targets to perfect my accuracy as well. Thanks again for all your help.
I use topspin on all my serves!
Thank you for the great breakdown of the serve!
Any time!
Hi Jordan , I notice your paddle is perpendicular to the ground when the ball contacts the paddle . As oppose to top of the paddle low for a low to high brush stroke. What is your input for the paddle position when ball connects with the paddle???? Thank you for sharing your knowledge .
I'm not totally sure I understand the question but essentially, the bottom edge of your paddle will be pointed towards the ground and your paddle face will be slightly open (to the sky) as you swing low to high so that you can clear the net.
@@primetimepickleball Thank you for your response . In the video your paddle appears to be perpendicular to the ground upon contact with the ball. Your reply states bottom edge of your paddle. To clarify do you mean the top part of your paddle ?
Another great video! Thank you Jordan!
What are the advantages of studying how pros play pickleball on TH-cam, and are there any disadvantages? Thank you very much!
Studying pros can benefit you greatly. I do it all the time. It will help you see how the pros hit and more importantly, it will show you the decisions that they make. A disadvantage could be you trying to replicate them, and your skills may not be anywhere near the pros. A lot of the decisions they make and their skill is worlds away from the average player. So even sometimes some of their shot selections aren’t exactly what the average player should do. You should always push yourself to get better, but you should also know your skillset and your limits as well.
@@primetimepickleball thanks Jordan!
The one disadvantage is that sometimes pros use shots that are extremely athletic. If you do not have the athleticism to make such a shot; you may need to do something else to accomplish a similar outcome.
Super helpful! I was not following thru enough...
Awesome!
Thanks Jordan. What about adding a step with the left foot as you release the ball toss. It seems like I get more power?
Yes, you can try that too!
good tips again! one thing i do is on occasion i do stop my serve short and that makes the serve flat and throws my opponent of their return pace.
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Great video! Side note: someone was “sharing” their music during your recording session(2:20 or so, and on). Specifically their loud, bass heavy music. If you’re experiencing trouble with your audio compression, definitely check for low frequency content in the audio, it will make your audio compressor go a lil crazy 😜
Hi Jordan, enjoy watching your videos. It helps me a lot to improve my game. Just got one question to ask, what stance do you recommend for hitting the drop shot from the baseline. Thank you.
Semi-open or closed.
Thanks for your time, have you tried dropping the ball first to see if you can produce more speed and power? Curious to know the difference on power.
Most advanced players choose not to drop the ball because they prefer to get as high a contact as legally possible and the drop serve doesn’t come as high as they’d like to make the highest legal contact possible. You can get a more aggressive trajectory going with the higher contact.
Good stuff Jordan! Any paddle recommendations? Love the game, still novice but getting better. Time for upgrade I think.
I think the Engage Encore 6.0 series are great. Check them out. There are 3 different models.
I currently use the MX model.
Hi Briones, looks like you're driving the ball in your serve much like a forehand. Are you using a forehand eastern grip for this or still continental grip? Thanks.
Eastern forehand grip
Thank you very much
Very helpful info
Thank you I'm glad you found it helpful!
Were you use a hand shake grip when you were serving?
Hi Wayne, typically using an Eastern Forehand Grip on this. See 1:56 mark in this video to see that grip visually: th-cam.com/video/NJUKLbzM0Bo/w-d-xo.html.
Thanks Jordan! Good information.
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Thank you! My serve is so inconsistent. One day I seem to be serving good, the next day I lose my serve, and game because I totally miss the receiving square of my opponent. I was frustrated today, as I couldn't understand what I was doing wrong. Now I believe I know, I was holding my paddle too strong, and my stance wasn't good. I didn't follow through as well.
👍🏻👍🏻
Try bending your knees a bit and try "rising" up as you strike the ball.
Also WATCH the ball n be sure you get paddle BACK to move quickly forward..
Simple and great tips!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice job Jordan. Don't forget to FOCUS on the ball as it drops from your hands. Also you really don't need a "hard" serve, you need a "consistent" serve. If you work on anything after that, it should be hitting a "deep" serve.
Once you're at the "consistent and deep" level you're going to see a significant difference in your game and winning points..
A "POWER" Serve in Pickleball is akin to the guy's who try to SMASH drives in golf. You'll get some in but you're going to miss a bunch as well...
Ciao-
Why are the pros doing power serves? Tyson started power serving because Morgen's power serve was effective against him. You may also want to ask yourself why is the best player in pickleball copying Zane's serve? At higher levels serving matters. Given whatever serve you use it needs to be consistent.
@@dalevoigt8612
5.0+ can do what they want. So, can you but it's not the best course of action. If I was in my 20's - 30's I'd probably do it as well.
It's just not necessary for 95% of players..
@@SDPBALLCOACH The best players in the game keep trying to improve their games. When they copy what another player does and incorporate it into their game it becomes a new trend. While just get your serve in was common practice among pro players, more and more pros are serving aggressively. The pay back is weaker attackable returns of serve. This sets up strategies like the shake and bake.
@@dalevoigt8612
And???
Like I said 5% or less are Pro players, let em have at.
Pro golfers hit 300yds plus
That doesn't work for most people. Try as they might, they usually end up in the weeds...
A straight drive of 220yds is a MUCH better play...
Good night.
Power serves will get you a lot of out ball unless you can get good top spin. I like using a western grip at the baseline and switching to the continental once I get to the NVZ.
Realaxing is the hardest part for me!
Keep at! Relax more and more into it with each session.
Can u do a video on the step in serve?
Do you mean hitting a serve as I step in?
HI Jordan , i need to ask a different question.
Is it true for singles and doubles games paddle choice makes a difference?
It’s probably preference. Most players I know (like myself) like using the same paddle for singles and doubles.
Hi Jordan, are you using a semi western grip for your serve? It looks like you are getting a little bit under the ball. Is this correct? Thx.
I’m using an eastern grip. You definitely can use a semi-western, but an eastern grip is very comfortable for me.
🙌🙌🙌 thank you!!
You’re welcome!
When your racket makes contact with the ball where should you be looking, at the ball or your target?
I recommend practicing looking at the ball when serving during contact, especially if you are struggling with hitting consistent serves.
When serving, can you take *multiple steps* (running start) into your serve while falling all the other serving rules: Footing behind the service line; hitting below waist with an upward motions; etc.? Or must your footing be *stationary* when serving?
Yes you can as long as your feet are on the ground when you make contact.
One foot needs to be on the ground at service impact. Any foot in contact with the ground needs to be behind the service line.
Any of this change if it's a drop serve?
No, the mechanics are the same. The drop of the ball may be different, but generating the power is going to be the same.
How about types of rackets?
There are many paddles out there. I use engage paddles!
You have to hit out, dont sweat the ONE serve here and there if you miss..you have ten LEGAL seconds to deliver a serve, make your pre-swing/ritual COUNT..just think Tennis mentallity..hit out. I personally recomend a firmer wrist, I.E..a 7-9 on Jordan's wristiness 'scale'.. and drive the ball, hit low to high. Dont pop up a wimpy serve just to start the point..this isn't Badmitten folks..topspin 'bangers' make it happen..Robert at 66.
how about directing the serve?
This is how you aim: th-cam.com/video/HufXZNpVl54/w-d-xo.html
OKAY!
Jordan, a little off topic, but where do you get your edge tape?
Why is there a bass rumble in the video?
Is there? Not sure.
look like a tennis forehand
In a lot of ways, it is.
I think your power comes from that Whale of a racquet! Looks 2" thick. ;-). Love you videos!
Encore 6.0 MX!! 💪🏻
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS lead with a demonstration. A picture is a thousand words...and a video is a thousand pictures. You don't hit a serve until 3 minutes in. You can always talk over the demo...
Thanks for the feedback.
Jordan, I've watched dozens of your videos and am so grateful for the coaching! Please please keep 'em coming. I would love to come to whereever you are one day w some of my friends and spend a few days with you. Your explanation of things -- so great. Having said that, This is my first complaint about any of your videos. I actually hit a thumbs up and my first thumbs down ever. Here's my beef, for what it's worth. Your camera showed you, but didn't actually show what your serve looked like from the broader view. Would have been much better to have some of the angles showing the entire serve, including where it landed. Maybe having Danny or your wife on the receiving side, just to give us added feel of how this serve affects the guy (girl) on the other side. This would have given a better perspective to let us feel how powerful your serve is. Just sorta left me hangin'
Not the purpose of this video