I've been working regularly on my two handed backhand now for two months, it's finally a weapon I have a reasonable level of confidence in, your tip a while back about tightening the grip of the dominant hand helps quite a bit, thanks again! 🤩
to me it s not the pride that stops me from practicing shots/plays in a rec game, it s the desire not to disappoint my partner. sometimes they re in the same mindset and that helps a lot, we can split the games where one plays patient defensive pb while the other does his thing and vice versa
Playing exclusively high-level players only marginally will get you better. Youll refine the game you already have and sharpen your tactical play. However, if you really want to make jumps in your game then you have to learn how to hit higher quality shots. Can accomplish this by drilling and practicing which becomes tedious after a while or use rec play to work on shots in game situations. Work on shots the first 2/3rds of the game then can try to win at the end. Will also sharpen finishing skills and clutch play.
We play two matches, win or lose so it is easy to work on your game I think when you are younger, winning is everything but I am a older athlete that has excelled in many different sports and I am used to winning, so losing means less to me, it’s more about playing a good game and helping others to improve also But asked me in my twenties and thirties, we are winning this! 😁
So play to prepare for tournaments in rec. , so how often should you play with your tournament partner before an event? I played in my first event and wanted to start at 3.0 but my partner put us at 4.0 men's doubles. I enjoyed playing in an event, but my lack of experience and my partners negative mindset made it difficult. I think we are 4 rec. players, but tournaments are another thing! Any thoughts? Advice? Thanks
The simplest answer to this question is you should get as much experience with your partner before a tournament as you possibly can. Also, it can be good to play up in skill level and tournaments, but if you play too far up, it can be somewhat damaging towards your confidence. If you play too far down in skill level, you might get accused of sandbagging. Be honest with yourselves about your level and sign up for a tourney right at that level, IMO…
Rec play is a waste of time, if not bad for ones game. You pick up bad habits. I play worse when I play rec slop ball. People playing rec rarely even drop or dink, where I play anyway. People should play with their levels.
I've been working regularly on my two handed backhand now for two months, it's finally a weapon I have a reasonable level of confidence in, your tip a while back about tightening the grip of the dominant hand helps quite a bit, thanks again! 🤩
Nice! Glad we could help🧠
to me it s not the pride that stops me from practicing shots/plays in a rec game, it s the desire not to disappoint my partner. sometimes they re in the same mindset and that helps a lot, we can split the games where one plays patient defensive pb while the other does his thing and vice versa
Interesting. Yes, just make sure you let your partner know what your plans are so they aren’t disappointed.👍
Playing exclusively high-level players only marginally will get you better. Youll refine the game you already have and sharpen your tactical play. However, if you really want to make jumps in your game then you have to learn how to hit higher quality shots. Can accomplish this by drilling and practicing which becomes tedious after a while or use rec play to work on shots in game situations. Work on shots the first 2/3rds of the game then can try to win at the end. Will also sharpen finishing skills and clutch play.
We play two matches, win or lose so it is easy to work on your game
I think when you are younger, winning is everything but I am a older athlete that has excelled in many different sports and I am used to winning, so losing means less to me, it’s more about playing a good game and helping others to improve also
But asked me in my twenties and thirties, we are winning this! 😁
I meant to say you’re only as good as your “worst” player. Not best.
First I gotta win a Rec game. I swear everyone is nasty at the local open play
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How does he not recognize Rachel rohrabacher on dc’s team and then 30 seconds later say how everyone knows who she is now.😂
Hahahahahahahhaha is that who it was. Now that’s funny. I’m going to make fun of Spencer for that one
😂My bad… She doesn’t have any glasses in the pic and I literally had no names in front of me.
Rec. play that is rated groups is best; beginners , intermediate, advanced, pro.
Hard to make happen sometimes, but yes
So play to prepare for tournaments in rec. , so how often should you play with your tournament partner before an event? I played in my first event and wanted to start at 3.0 but my partner put us at 4.0 men's doubles. I enjoyed playing in an event, but my lack of experience and my partners negative mindset made it difficult.
I think we are 4 rec. players, but tournaments are another thing!
Any thoughts? Advice?
Thanks
The simplest answer to this question is you should get as much experience with your partner before a tournament as you possibly can. Also, it can be good to play up in skill level and tournaments, but if you play too far up, it can be somewhat damaging towards your confidence. If you play too far down in skill level, you might get accused of sandbagging. Be honest with yourselves about your level and sign up for a tourney right at that level, IMO…
I like playing higher level players. It makes you better. Not just staying @ same level.
if u re an avid player u DO have to watch pb unless u don t wanna optimize your progress 😅
I agree. But I’m a visual learner. So who knows😂🤷♂️
I serve softer to weaker players so the ball will at least get into play. After that it's about placing the returns in the best spot.
Your only as good as your worst?
Yes. That’s what @pickleballplaybook meant👍
@@picklebrainpod you need to pic a good partner then, yes!!!
Rec play is a waste of time, if not bad for ones game. You pick up bad habits. I play worse when I play rec slop ball. People playing rec rarely even drop or dink, where I play anyway. People should play with their levels.
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