I like to do what I call a hop back. It is basically a short push off with your toes into a backwards hop. Landing into a split step, while crouching down into the low blocking position. This basically incorporates your first and second recommendation into one move.
Love your videos yet on this one you say, while at the NVZ, hold your ground when you see a smash coming after a high ball. Then later you said to take a step back and stay low with paddle low when you see a high ball about to be smashed to us. You mention doing both, yet being careful not to be moving while stepping back - but I notice you are in the transition zone when you demonstrate holding your ground AND taking a step back. A couple of partners have told me to hold my ground while at the NVZ no matter what because they can hit at my feet but I prefer to take a step back rather than being ripped in the face or body. Like you said there is more reaction time. . (I also take a mini step back when I can see a lob coming.) I want to get along with and be a good partner so should I just stay at the NVZ no matter what? Thank you for all the great coaching!
The problem is, is that everyone is an expert on their own opinions. Lol! If backing up or taking a step back helps your reaction time, and helps you defend more balls, then this is the way to go. Although sometimes I won’t take a step back because I feel like I can handle the ball in the position that I’m in or maybe I don’t have enough time. I can understand what your partners are saying when at the NVZ. Every time you take a step back, it WILL expose more of your feet. But this is what you have to decide for yourself in that split second decision. When you are at the NVZ, I think there are few times when you do have the time to take a step back. So maybe you are backing up and hitting the ball at the same time, which is definitely not something that you want to do. Maybe record and watch yourself in a game sometime. Then you can watch see see what you really do!
Aloha Jordan and thanks so much for some more great tips. I've been working on this the last couple of weeks trying to emulate who I believe is one of the best woman re-setter/defender. Your instruction comes at just the perfect time. Thanks again for your time and effort in putting these together for us! :)
How can a receiver recognize that an opponent is about to hit with topspin or with underspin/slice, in order to prepare to return the topspin or slice? Thanks for your many helpful videos.
Look at their motion. You can tell by how they come in to contact and their whole motion in general. If they go very high to low then it’s underspin/slice. Very low to high is topspin. Read their swing.
Where you are standing during this video is what I was told is "no man's land". I was taught to move to the NVZ after the serve was returned by opponent.
After the return, the serving team has to let the ball bounce. Regarding getting to the NVZ, you will most likely have to hit shots from “no man’s land”, to get there.
Wouldn't lobbing the ball over the attacker be a good strategy? It pushes the attacking side back and gives you time to get back to the "kitchen" line.
The area you're aiming for between out of reach for a smash, yet still in, is really small. It's hard enough to execute a lob from the kitchen line. Doing it while blocking after a pop-up would be a lot harder than learning how to just reset.
Yes Dave, that would be a good shot. Although hitting that shot with consistency, away from the opponent’s overhead smash, is REALLY tough! The margin for error is really small.
Don't worry about the shot straight down the line for a winner or whatever. Play every other shot smart and well and everything else will take care of itself. You'll lose that point but win the game. Opponents hit good shots sometimes and you can't cover everything.
The lob is an option, but the better players that you play, they will be able to put the ball away if your lob is short into their court. At lower levels, you can get away with lobbing more often, and it can often be a go-to defensive shot.
Give it a rest. I believe the proper response is thanks Jordan and PTP for the helpful video that didnt cost me anything to watch and cost them time to make.
Excellent instructional video. Thank you 🫶👍🏻
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Apologies for the late reply I have been dealing with an injury and a move across the country.
Great lesson ! Thanks I will try this lesson next time on the court.
Awesome!
Well Done Jordan and Katrina! Always nice to see great tips!
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Thank you Jordan
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The videos are always great. You spin your paddle 10302 times during it. It’s wild
Glad you like them. Yeah...it's true. lol
Great timing on this video coming out. I was just going to search for one along this line. Thanks.
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Katrina on a roll. Go girl
Girl power 💪🏻!
I like to do what I call a hop back. It is basically a short push off with your toes into a backwards hop. Landing into a split step, while crouching down into the low blocking position. This basically incorporates your first and second recommendation into one move.
Great!
Love your videos yet on this one you say, while at the NVZ, hold your ground when you see a smash coming after a high ball. Then later you said to take a step back and stay low with paddle low when you see a high ball about to be smashed to us. You mention doing both, yet being careful not to be moving while stepping back - but I notice you are in the transition zone when you demonstrate holding your ground AND taking a step back. A couple of partners have told me to hold my ground while at the NVZ no matter what because they can hit at my feet but I prefer to take a step back rather than being ripped in the face or body. Like you said there is more reaction time. . (I also take a mini step back when I can see a lob coming.) I want to get along with and be a good partner so should I just stay at the NVZ no matter what? Thank you for all the great coaching!
The problem is, is that everyone is an expert on their own opinions. Lol!
If backing up or taking a step back helps your reaction time, and helps you defend more balls, then this is the way to go. Although sometimes I won’t take a step back because I feel like I can handle the ball in the position that I’m in or maybe I don’t have enough time. I can understand what your partners are saying when at the NVZ. Every time you take a step back, it WILL expose more of your feet. But this is what you have to decide for yourself in that split second decision. When you are at the NVZ, I think there are few times when you do have the time to take a step back. So maybe you are backing up and hitting the ball at the same time, which is definitely not something that you want to do. Maybe record and watch yourself in a game sometime. Then you can watch see see what you really do!
@@primetimepickleball Excellent advice! I will record. Thank you!!
This was a *great* tutorial! One I can really use now 😁
Awesome! So glad you find it helpful.
Great tip
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I have a habit of moving back after a pop up and not setting my feet before the ball gets to me. This was very helpful. Thanks!
Glad this helped! Thanks for watching.
Aloha Jordan and thanks so much for some more great tips. I've been working on this the last couple of weeks trying to emulate who I believe is one of the best woman re-setter/defender. Your instruction comes at just the perfect time. Thanks again for your time and effort in putting these together for us! :)
Just watch Simone or the Newman’s! Their some of the game’s best!
Thanks !
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Hey Jordan do you soften your grip when you block the ball back?
Depends! Check it out!
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How can a receiver recognize that an opponent is about to hit with topspin or with underspin/slice, in order to prepare to return the topspin or slice? Thanks for your many helpful videos.
Look at their motion. You can tell by how they come in to contact and their whole motion in general. If they go very high to low then it’s underspin/slice. Very low to high is topspin. Read their swing.
Great. Video and tips as usual. Advices that definitely will help increase my rallies. Thanks. Jordan
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Where you are standing during this video is what I was told is "no man's land". I was taught to move to the NVZ after the serve was returned by opponent.
After the return, the serving team has to let the ball bounce. Regarding getting to the NVZ, you will most likely have to hit shots from “no man’s land”, to get there.
Wouldn't lobbing the ball over the attacker be a good strategy? It pushes the attacking side back and gives you time to get back to the "kitchen" line.
The area you're aiming for between out of reach for a smash, yet still in, is really small. It's hard enough to execute a lob from the kitchen line. Doing it while blocking after a pop-up would be a lot harder than learning how to just reset.
Yes Dave, that would be a good shot. Although hitting that shot with consistency, away from the opponent’s overhead smash, is REALLY tough! The margin for error is really small.
My opponent tends to hot it back at an angle making backing up not advantageous. Any pointers.
If you know they like to angle the ball wide, try to anticipate it and get an early start!
How to defend people hit the ball down the line in pickleball?
Don't worry about the shot straight down the line for a winner or whatever. Play every other shot smart and well and everything else will take care of itself. You'll lose that point but win the game. Opponents hit good shots sometimes and you can't cover everything.
Tip #1, stand your ground; Tip #2 back up?? I know what your mean, but it's a little funny sounding...
Lol
Back up only if you have time to do so
Agreed
At not high level, you can lob and attack.
Yes, this is true.
Why not lob the ball to push your opponents back?
The lob is an option, but the better players that you play, they will be able to put the ball away if your lob is short into their court. At lower levels, you can get away with lobbing more often, and it can often be a go-to defensive shot.
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Give it a rest. I believe the proper response is thanks Jordan and PTP for the helpful video that didnt cost me anything to watch and cost them time to make.
Lol. Thanks @thejoeb !!!