So good. definitely one of the best demonstrations by a pro player. These are really great tips that are more detailed than the general tips I see elsewhere.
I have been admiring Catherine's skills greatly and am so glad I get to learn from you through this channel. I love that you go straight to the point, no fluff with details and clarity. Look forward to going through all of your videos. Thanks.
Catherine, I like that you explained your backhand top-spin speed-up rolls. I've recently been practicing a deceptive version of this shot by making it look like I'm going to do a backhanded cross-court dink, but instead I do the backhand speed-up down-the-line. It throws off 90% of my opponents.. LOL.. Also, you've been very successful you've been when you play "tactically aggressive" so, I'm embracing that mentality as well. It's better to pressure your opponent with amazing offense rather than being soft and giving your opponent time to react and set-up their own shots. Overall, I think this type of video topic is great for you to cover because it helps amateurs and aspiring pros rationalize why we choose specific shots during various scenarios; especially at the high-level gameplay where intelligently disguised power shots combined with top-spin and the proper angle is key to winning the point & setting up your own finishing shots (Ex: Shake & Bake + Poaching strategies) Keep these fun educational vids coming! 👍✊️💪 It's exciting to see advanced strategies coming from you!
Thanks for the tip on keeping our wrist locked and using our forearm to speed the ball up out of the air. I’m excited to practice it correctly 😂 Hi to you both from Jen and Jenn in Charlotte 😊
OMG! I already know that this channel is going to blow up! So helpful. You explain things in a way that I can understand and your topics are on point. You talk about the kind of things that will help my game get to the next level. You seem to really want to help people improve. Thank you!😊
I agree, definitely adding that to the repertoire. Sometimes happens accidentally but I think more conscious partial power speed ups to setup a bad block and finish on second is a great tool to add
Catherine, ❤love these type of videos! Very advanced tips. I’ve seen you do that back-hand roll speed up in competition on TV😁thanks Athena good drills
I love how both of you explain the shots! A question I have is regarding how close to be to the kitchen line. Local coaches have always said to have your toes right at the kitchen line. Pros seem to stand further back is this where us non pros should also be most of the time? Gives you more time but balls can get at your feet easier so what do you recommend to your seminar participants? thanks, love watching you 2!
Thank you because I’ve been doing it wrong by using my wrist. And the wrist hurts if you keep doing it this way versus the way demonstrated of using the arm not just wrist movement!
My two favorite ladies of PB!!!! Great video!!! Bonjour Catherine. Dis-moi: Comment arrives-tu à être aussi précise quand tu attaques une partie spécifique du corps de ton opposant. Énormément de répétitons? Ou tu as d'autres trucs? De Martin du Québec!!!
I struggle with the forehand top spin speed up, I’ve noticed I use a lot of wrist, when it works it has so much top spin that it is tough for the opponents to control however it is a less consistent shot… need to lock my wrist!
Nice Video. Simple and on point. I am struggling with developing a backhand topspin drive. Have tried both one handed and two handed but very inconsistent when I try to hit aggressive backhand topspin drive. Will appreciate any feedback or tips @catherine.
The technique is similar to the BH topspin dink which we have a video on. The difference being you want the ball to travel a longer distance on a drive so your follow through will be longer and you will swing more through the ball rather than up. Less is more!
@@CatherineParenteauPB Are you switching grips? How do you grip when you do hand battles? I feel like I feel more comfortable with a continental backhand but eastern forehand, but it's hard to hit a backhand with an eastern grip and vice versa.
During hand battles I don't switch grips. I stay in eastern as I don't have time to switch grips! It is definitely something you can work on! Feeling more comfortable hitting a BH in an eastern grip!
The men don't seem to teach standing a foot back off the kitchen line. The guys are going to rely more on their burly muscles and fast twitch to handle the heat. Strangely, I've found backing up off the line to be most useful against erratic 3.25s, when they don't just pop the ball up by accident, but they spray their pop ups all over the place, almost at random. You have no idea where the ball is going until it leaves the paddle. Standing an extra foot or two back really increases my percentage on putting these away. Against a 3.75, the popup is 6 inches or a foot, not one foot or three feet. With the ball a lot hotter, yet far more predictable, I can stand closer with a higher percentage.
So good. definitely one of the best demonstrations by a pro player. These are really great tips that are more detailed than the general tips I see elsewhere.
I appreciate that!
I have been admiring Catherine's skills greatly and am so glad I get to learn from you through this channel. I love that you go straight to the point, no fluff with details and clarity. Look forward to going through all of your videos. Thanks.
An amazing player, fabulous teacher. Very charismatic! Love you and Athena!
Great player, great teacher! Thanks!
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you Catherine!
Awesome tips! Fier de voir une fille de Repentigny aussi bien nous représenter!
Thank you for this video!!
Catherine, I like that you explained your backhand top-spin speed-up rolls. I've recently been practicing a deceptive version of this shot by making it look like I'm going to do a backhanded cross-court dink, but instead I do the backhand speed-up down-the-line.
It throws off 90% of my opponents.. LOL.. Also, you've been very successful you've been when you play "tactically aggressive" so, I'm embracing that mentality as well. It's better to pressure your opponent with amazing offense rather than being soft and giving your opponent time to react and set-up their own shots.
Overall, I think this type of video topic is great for you to cover because it helps amateurs and aspiring pros rationalize why we choose specific shots during various scenarios; especially at the high-level gameplay where intelligently disguised power shots combined with top-spin and the proper angle is key to winning the point & setting up your own finishing shots (Ex: Shake & Bake + Poaching strategies)
Keep these fun educational vids coming! 👍✊️💪 It's exciting to see advanced strategies coming from you!
Yesssss i sooo glad she made a channel!!!!
Love you guys!! Thank you both for these amazing explanations ❤
Thanks for watching!
Very good video! More please!
Thanks for the tip on keeping our wrist locked and using our forearm to speed the ball up out of the air. I’m excited to practice it correctly 😂 Hi to you both from Jen and Jenn in Charlotte 😊
Love your videos, you explain very clearly thank you
OMG! I already know that this channel is going to blow up! So helpful. You explain things in a way that I can understand and your topics are on point. You talk about the kind of things that will help my game get to the next level. You seem to really want to help people improve. Thank you!😊
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That’s super useful on not going for the first one but having that as almost a build up to the second put away. Time to drill
I agree, definitely adding that to the repertoire. Sometimes happens accidentally but I think more conscious partial power speed ups to setup a bad block and finish on second is a great tool to add
Catherine, ❤love these type of videos! Very advanced tips. I’ve seen you do that back-hand roll speed up in competition on TV😁thanks Athena good drills
Glad it was helpful!
Love your wrist tip!
Great video! Thanks
I love how both of you explain the shots! A question I have is regarding how close to be to the kitchen line. Local coaches have always said to have your toes right at the kitchen line. Pros seem to stand further back is this where us non pros should also be most of the time? Gives you more time but balls can get at your feet easier so what do you recommend to your seminar participants? thanks, love watching you 2!
Great job ladies!
Great tips!
Thank you because I’ve been doing it wrong by using my wrist. And the wrist hurts if you keep doing it this way versus the way demonstrated of using the arm not just wrist movement!
Intéressant! Une question de lecture du jeu aussi,
Maybe paint the nvz a dark color- easier to see the ball on camera. Thanks for tips.
Great
nice job!
Merci vous deux!!!
sean de Montreal
My two favorite ladies of PB!!!! Great video!!! Bonjour Catherine. Dis-moi: Comment arrives-tu à être aussi précise quand tu attaques une partie spécifique du corps de ton opposant. Énormément de répétitons? Ou tu as d'autres trucs? De Martin du Québec!!!
Merci beaucoup! Oui en effet! Beaucoup beaucoup de répétitions 😊
I struggle with the forehand top spin speed up, I’ve noticed I use a lot of wrist, when it works it has so much top spin that it is tough for the opponents to control however it is a less consistent shot… need to lock my wrist!
Nice Video. Simple and on point.
I am struggling with developing a backhand topspin drive. Have tried both one handed and two handed but very inconsistent when I try to hit aggressive backhand topspin drive. Will appreciate any feedback or tips @catherine.
The technique is similar to the BH topspin dink which we have a video on.
The difference being you want the ball to travel a longer distance on a drive so your follow through will be longer and you will swing more through the ball rather than up. Less is more!
Thank you !
I love those shorts. I tried to find them 😭 do you have a link?
I'm working with Skechers on a clothing line so I'll release a video with a link when it's ready!
What about guys like HP and JW who seem to use all wrist? Is that not recommended?
great advice, hold your wrist...low to high...
Catherine! Should I be trying this at 4.0 level?
Yes! For sure 😊
Is your grip the same for forehand and backhand speed up?
I use more of an eastern girl with my FH and more of a continental grip for my BH!
@@CatherineParenteauPB oh wow changing mid rally sounds difficult! Any tips?
@@CatherineParenteauPB Are you switching grips? How do you grip when you do hand battles? I feel like I feel more comfortable with a continental backhand but eastern forehand, but it's hard to hit a backhand with an eastern grip and vice versa.
If I am hitting a BH or FH roll or speed up it is usually because I have some time which allows me to switch grips!
During hand battles I don't switch grips. I stay in eastern as I don't have time to switch grips!
It is definitely something you can work on! Feeling more comfortable hitting a BH in an eastern grip!
Should I try to 1-2 combo, or a full three piece combo with a side of fries to finish the rally?
🤣🤣
The men don't seem to teach standing a foot back off the kitchen line. The guys are going to rely more on their burly muscles and fast twitch to handle the heat.
Strangely, I've found backing up off the line to be most useful against erratic 3.25s, when they don't just pop the ball up by accident, but they spray their pop ups all over the place, almost at random. You have no idea where the ball is going until it leaves the paddle. Standing an extra foot or two back really increases my percentage on putting these away.
Against a 3.75, the popup is 6 inches or a foot, not one foot or three feet. With the ball a lot hotter, yet far more predictable, I can stand closer with a higher percentage.
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