I'm a tennis pro who's starting to get into pickleball. It's amazing how many principles are the same in both sports. Great job on the presentation! This was one of the best PB videos I've seen.
I have watched many of your videos (and bought your doubles strategy course), and they are all excellent, but this video is one of your very best! Thank you.
Your observation of many people not taking their back swing far enough back, on the backhand side, resonated with me instantly. I now recognize that as something that I do, and that flaw limits my power on the backhand side. This probably stems from my initial lack of confidence on that side, and my trying to make the swing easier to execute. I can see now that this habit has become very self-limiting. Your analytical skills are incredible, and I find all of your videos so helpful. As a side note, this might be a good time for me to go back over your doubles system program and get back to some of the basics that I have probably strayed away from. Thanks, Nicole!
One of the most underappreciated picklball channels around. Find the fundamentals I learn here make longstanding improvements in my game compared to the quick fix flashy content exploding online. Can't thank you enough Nicole
Nicole you are the best!!!!!! I bought your double system (fantastic stuff!!!) And I'm also watching all your videos and write down a summary for each and every single one of them and go back to it constantly to remember what I need to improve. That video took me an hour to summarize but it was totally worth it. Thanks so much . You are my favorite coach!!! Cheers from Canada!!!!
Not sure I totally understand the question but you always want to get the highest contact point you legally can. The higher the contact the more options you have with your shot.
Nicole you do such great videos and demos that are easy to understand. I have unsubscribed to your videos for the last 2years you are the best. And thank you for being part of the Summit! Wayne
Notice how well the initial singles player bends his knees on low balls not from waist only. He was though hitting forehand off the back foot instead weight transfer back to ftont
I'd go on a wall. Slow my shots down and really place attention on my footwork. I'd start without a ball and wall first and just do it with visualizing the ball and shadow swings so that I can really get organized about how I want my footwork to be and feel. You can run through all your shots like this.
With the influx of so many tennis players ( I am one as well as National ranking squash and other sports) I am seeing tennis being taught rather than pickleball. These are two different sports. The good news is that tennis players have a basic understanding of the footwork necessary to be a good pickleball player. This allows them to get to a higher ranking quickly but once achieved, their tennis habits limit their ability to go father up in ranking. For the beginner, most pickleball teachers are creating bad habits that limit long-term success.
If a tennis player comes to pickleball and FULLY accepts that it's a different sport and is willing to learn, they will do well, because the skill set they come with can easily be adapted with some focus and effort. Yes, as with all sport, some coaches are better than others. Find a good one!
I'm a tennis pro who's starting to get into pickleball. It's amazing how many principles are the same in both sports. Great job on the presentation! This was one of the best PB videos I've seen.
Thanks so much for watching and for the comment.
I have watched many of your videos (and bought your doubles strategy course), and they are all excellent, but this video is one of your very best! Thank you.
Thank you! I'm glad you like the content we put out and I appreciate the positive feedback!
Your observation of many people not taking their back swing far enough back, on the backhand side, resonated with me instantly. I now recognize that as something that I do, and that flaw limits my power on the backhand side. This probably stems from my initial lack of confidence on that side, and my trying to make the swing easier to execute. I can see now that this habit has become very self-limiting.
Your analytical skills are incredible, and I find all of your videos so helpful. As a side note, this might be a good time for me to go back over your doubles system program and get back to some of the basics that I have probably strayed away from. Thanks, Nicole!
One of the most underappreciated picklball channels around. Find the fundamentals I learn here make longstanding improvements in my game compared to the quick fix flashy content exploding online. Can't thank you enough Nicole
Great coverage of the fundamentals---should be required seeing for the new, seasoned, and coaches
!!! Much thanks !
Thanks so much Raymond! Glad you found it helpful.
This info is fantastic Nicole. I wish so much I had learned this began to play. Regardless, thanks so much for sharing this.
Thanks Lawrence!
Nicole you are the best!!!!!! I bought your double system (fantastic stuff!!!) And I'm also watching all your videos and write down a summary for each and every single one of them and go back to it constantly to remember what I need to improve. That video took me an hour to summarize but it was totally worth it. Thanks so much . You are my favorite coach!!! Cheers from Canada!!!!
Wow, thank you! So glad you're getting so much out of the videos and the course. :)
Well thought out and presented, Nicole. Clear, conscise, plus helpful video demo. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this much needed info !! As a beginner it’s incredibly good to know before bad habits start!
You're welcome! Glad you found this video helpful and I definitely agree that it's best to know about the bad habits before you start doing them.
Watched this over and over. May be the best video for the structure of the game. Well done.
Awesome! Glad you find it helpful.
I think one of the tips I’ve been missing is not keeping my eyes on contact!! I’m gonna try this tonight
Eyes on contact is so KEY 👀
😀Quality narrative and videos. Thanks!
Appreciate it Judy! So glad you enjoy the videos.
Nicole i so enjoy your direct style. Keep it up.
Thank you! Will do!
Very much appreciated :D
Love the tips
Happy to help! Glad you liked the video.
Lots of great information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Extremely well presented! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is the video I needed to see. Thanks!
Happy to hear that!
Thanks Nicole, great tips!
You're so welcome!
Great info, Nicole. Thanks.
Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed it.
Always enjoy your lessons. Good job!
Glad to hear it!
Hi, how many inches off the ground across ALL shots EXCEPT serves is the BEST &/or IDEAL contact low point for practice? THANKS!!
Not sure I totally understand the question but you always want to get the highest contact point you legally can. The higher the contact the more options you have with your shot.
@@primetimepickleball all the pros strike the ball as low as possible... ~20" to ~30" off the bounce.
Great presentation Nicole!
Thanks so much!
Thanks!
Wow thanks so much for this Richard! Much appreciated!
Amazing sharing. Thanks for all
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Really good Tutorial!
Thanks!
Excellent!
😊 Thanks Janet!
Nicole you do such great videos and demos that are easy to understand. I have unsubscribed to your videos for the last 2years you are the best. And thank you for being part of the Summit! Wayne
Correction required: I have NOT UNSUBSCRIBED I CONTINUE to subscribe over the last 2 years
Awesome! Glad you continue to find the videos helpful Wayne.
Can I return ball with racket straight down and hit the ball over net just like use your hand to toss the ball ?
You can but we don't recommended it. It's very limiting.
@@primetimepickleball thanks
Notice how well the initial singles player bends his knees on low balls not from waist only.
He was though hitting forehand off the back foot instead weight transfer back to ftont
Yes, many player good stand to make better use of their legs. He is a bit too back foot reliant on his forehand. Good observation.
Awesome videos
Thanks so much!
Too much wrist. Exactly!
Thanks Nicole
You got it 👍
Is there a practice drill for moving your feet into position
I'd go on a wall. Slow my shots down and really place attention on my footwork. I'd start without a ball and wall first and just do it with visualizing the ball and shadow swings so that I can really get organized about how I want my footwork to be and feel. You can run through all your shots like this.
What about intentionality before all of this? You need to have made your shot decision and location before these mechanics are in play.
Yes, intentionality is important. In this video I’m specifically talking about key physical actions to take.
With the influx of so many tennis players ( I am one as well as National ranking squash and other sports) I am seeing tennis being taught rather than pickleball. These are two different sports. The good news is that tennis players have a basic understanding of the footwork necessary to be a good pickleball player. This allows them to get to a higher ranking quickly but once achieved, their tennis habits limit their ability to go father up in ranking. For the beginner, most pickleball teachers are creating bad habits that limit long-term success.
If a tennis player comes to pickleball and FULLY accepts that it's a different sport and is willing to learn, they will do well, because the skill set they come with can easily be adapted with some focus and effort. Yes, as with all sport, some coaches are better than others. Find a good one!
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Thanks so much for the Super thanks Cheryl! Very much appreciated. 😊