I'm no coach, but the times I've taught beginners the underhand serve, I would preach the paddle face direction when the contact is made. Hitting it too short or too far is easier to adjust because all you have to change is how hard you're hitting it. So, concentrate on making it go straight. Do that by concentrating on where your paddle is facing and making your swing directly at the target.
I had the yips for my serve last night when I was playing. It was bizarre. I couldn't hit the court to save my life. I switched to a backhand serve, which I've been working on for the last few months. I'm glad I had a backup that was working.
Glad I found this video - been going through a bought of yips for the past month and breaking down the serve and 'working backwards' have been very helpful!
Please I need help with this....In the rules is: The moment the ball is served...4.A.4.c. Neither of the server’s feet may touch outside the imaginary extensions of the sideline or centerline. Is it at the moment server strikes the ball or when service motion starts? (like in tennis) Sometime server start the service motion with one foot crossing side or center line, but at the time of striking the ball both feet get within the lines. In tennis if one foot crosses the line during the motion of the serve and then that same foot is brought in the legal position during the strike of the ball it is still called foot fault. Also if the serving motion is in question then even baseline should be included in the definition. (sideline, centerline and baseline) If rule is talking about moment of striking the ball then server can step inside the court (straddle the line), toss the ball up, lift the front foot up at the moment of striking the ball and keep playing… Current rule: 4.A.4.a At least one foot must be on the playing surface behind the baseline.
Hi Simone. Thank you for your videos. Please help settle a point of contention within our pickleball club: True or False? In pickleball, there is no such thing as a legal serve with backspin because it is physically impossible to impart backspin on a serve without violating the Low to High rule.
Been suffering from the yips recently after having no problems. It starts physical and it quickly becomes mental. Going out there and doing the drop serve, focusing on the point of contact and following through to the landing point helps no doubt. Keep that eye on the paddle and ball, not on the landing spot and opponent. In pball, the point of the serve is to get it in play. It's not necessarily supposed to be an offensive shot.
I’ve had the yips recently after having a pretty good serve. What helped me was going to the drop serve for a while. Then I was able to go back to my usual serve.
I have been in the mindset coaching business for about 30 years. Until a few months ago we have worked primarily with golfers. Since playing pickleball I have run across a few people with the yips and have been effective with all of them using the same technique: Hit from a dynamic position rather than a static position and sing your favorite song to yourself while you do it. When one hits a ground stroke they step into the shot. Do the same thing with the serve. Simone: Thanks for all of your videos. Hope this information helps your viewers
What is address or web site for Phil's work place...will be in the Bonita Springs area in month or so ...would like him to give me a lesson or 2..thanks
Some nice ideas here. But after 3 coaches and almost 6 months of trying, I hope you don't mind me sharing here things that finally worked. (In the end I am not sure it is always mental. For me, mostly but physical.) 1. Stretching wrist and back and doing warm up serves for at least 10 minutes before playing, using a backboard. 2. Focusing and going back to basics and slowing serves did not help but most successful of all was just changing serves. For example: a.) Not bending over but tossing the ball up b.) Backhand serves. c.) If you find these serves too difficult, try regular lob serves but if you think it is stiffness in wrist hit with backside of paddle.
I'm no coach, but the times I've taught beginners the underhand serve, I would preach the paddle face direction when the contact is made. Hitting it too short or too far is easier to adjust because all you have to change is how hard you're hitting it. So, concentrate on making it go straight. Do that by concentrating on where your paddle is facing and making your swing directly at the target.
I had the yips for my serve last night when I was playing. It was bizarre. I couldn't hit the court to save my life. I switched to a backhand serve, which I've been working on for the last few months. I'm glad I had a backup that was working.
How should you grip your paddle for the serve
Glad I found this video - been going through a bought of yips for the past month and breaking down the serve and 'working backwards' have been very helpful!
What grip to you use on the serve? I like a semi western.
Please I need help with this....In the rules is: The moment the ball is served...4.A.4.c. Neither of the server’s feet may touch outside the imaginary extensions of the sideline or centerline. Is it at the moment server strikes the ball or when service motion starts? (like in tennis) Sometime server start the service motion with one foot crossing side or center line, but at the time of striking the ball both feet get within the lines. In tennis if one foot crosses the line during the motion of the serve and then that same foot is brought in the legal position during the strike of the ball it is still called foot fault. Also if the serving motion is in question then even baseline should be included in the definition. (sideline, centerline and baseline) If rule is talking about moment of striking the ball then server can step inside the court (straddle the line), toss the ball up, lift the front foot up at the moment of striking the ball and keep playing… Current rule: 4.A.4.a At least one foot must be on the playing surface behind the baseline.
What's a yip?
It's a mental stimulas that affects how you play.. More simply, it's over-thinking which causes you to consistently make errors.
Hi Simone. Thank you for your videos. Please help settle a point of contention within our pickleball club:
True or False? In pickleball, there is no such thing as a legal serve with backspin because it is physically impossible to impart backspin on a serve without violating the Low to High rule.
False. It's easy to put backspin on an underhand serve
Just release the ball in the air and hit. Work on the timing hitting the ball on sweet spot of the paddle and aim for the target..
Been suffering from the yips recently after having no problems. It starts physical and it quickly becomes mental. Going out there and doing the drop serve, focusing on the point of contact and following through to the landing point helps no doubt. Keep that eye on the paddle and ball, not on the landing spot and opponent. In pball, the point of the serve is to get it in play. It's not necessarily supposed to be an offensive shot.
Phil is a great teacher. If you are ever near Bonita Springs his lessons are excellent.
Great job Simone! Phil, I like the "think backwards", also you holding the ball and player pushing it through. See you in January!
I’ve had the yips recently after having a pretty good serve. What helped me was going to the drop serve for a while. Then I was able to go back to my usual serve.
Me too.
I have been in the mindset coaching business for about 30 years. Until a few months ago we have worked primarily with golfers. Since playing pickleball I have run across a few people with the yips and have been effective with all of them using the same technique: Hit from a dynamic position rather than a static position and sing your favorite song to yourself while you do it. When one hits a ground stroke they step into the shot. Do the same thing with the serve. Simone: Thanks for all of your videos. Hope this information helps your viewers
Way to go coach Phil. Lulu
What is address or web site for Phil's work place...will be in the Bonita Springs area in month or so ...would like him to give me a lesson or 2..thanks
wow- I did know I sing in mine head to serve better in the courts with pickleball People
Too much talking than the actual lectures
I am sorry but I would rather see a serving video of Sampras or Federer
Different sport, my friend.
Keep scrolling next time buds
Nice tip !!
Some nice ideas here. But after 3 coaches and almost 6 months of trying, I hope you don't mind me sharing here things that finally worked. (In the end I am not sure it is always mental. For me, mostly but physical.) 1. Stretching wrist and back and doing warm up serves for at least 10 minutes before playing, using a backboard. 2. Focusing and going back to basics and slowing serves did not help but most successful of all was just changing serves. For example: a.) Not bending over but tossing the ball up b.) Backhand serves. c.) If you find these serves too difficult, try regular lob serves but if you think it is stiffness in wrist hit with backside of paddle.