Well done, as an additional tip I asked my students to imagine they have a number on the back of their jersey and “show your number” to the opposing player to get that initial coil.
Thanks! Very few instructors address the one handed backhand. They all encourage the two handed. I’m a one handed because of my one handed tennis background but have been struggling a bit with it in pickleball. The 45 degree and depth comment helped and taking paddle back with paddle head up is different for me. I usually drop my paddle head and hit up for topspin like a tennis stroke but can never seem to get any power. Paddle head up may make a difference. I’ll try this!
This was a wonderfully helpful video. In 12 hours and 40 minutes, I'll be out on the court giving it a try. Why don't people play pickleball at 3:40 am? I want to try it out now... ...grrrr.
That's a traditional background with full follow through that will leave you vulnerable for a quick return. Today's PB one handed backhand is more compact with the paddle stoping point in front of you...ready for the return.
Yes. It’s a one handed backhand technique breakdown for a groundstroke drive on an ideal ball. In the video, there is a segment that mentioned that these are just guidelines and based on the situation the backswing, swing path and follow through and other factors will need to be adjusted based on the oncoming ball and your shot selection. In future videos, I will dive more into specific scenarios. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for breaking it down. It should improve my stroke. Question if you are closer to the next then would you not want more wrist action to get the ball over and across the net? For mid court to perhaps back line I can imagine the stroke you have demonstrated is the correct one. But closer to the net you probably need more of a flick of the wrist or two handed stroke to get the ball over. Am I wrong?
You are correct. The breakdown in the video is for a hard baseline drive. When you move into the court you will have to make adjustments, limiting your backswing, and your swing path through the ball to keep it in the court.
Quality technique doesn’t hurt. But you are right that players can still have fun and play quite well with grips and stroke mechanics that I may not endorse.
I had some trouble finding instruction this good. Thank you for providing some great advice
Nice instruction. A new technique I have not seen before.
Well done, as an additional tip I asked my students to imagine they have a number on the back of their jersey and “show your number” to the opposing player to get that initial coil.
Thanks! Very few instructors address the one handed backhand. They all encourage the two handed. I’m a one handed because of my one handed tennis background but have been struggling a bit with it in pickleball. The 45 degree and depth comment helped and taking paddle back with paddle head up is different for me. I usually drop my paddle head and hit up for topspin like a tennis stroke but can never seem to get any power. Paddle head up may make a difference. I’ll try this!
You are welcome, I hope it helps!
That instructional video was very well done. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
This was a wonderfully helpful video.
In 12 hours and 40 minutes, I'll be out on the court giving it a try.
Why don't people play pickleball at 3:40 am?
I want to try it out now...
...grrrr.
How is your one handed backhand now?
Great explanation and demonstration! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
That's a traditional background with full follow through that will leave you vulnerable for a quick return. Today's PB one handed backhand is more compact with the paddle stoping point in front of you...ready for the return.
They are all looking good when the ball travels at 25mph. Let do it when the ball going at 50mph
Yes. It’s a one handed backhand technique breakdown for a groundstroke drive on an ideal ball. In the video, there is a segment that mentioned that these are just guidelines and based on the situation the backswing, swing path and follow through and other factors will need to be adjusted based on the oncoming ball and your shot selection.
In future videos, I will dive more into specific scenarios. Thanks for watching.
I thought Andrew Tate is now teaching pickleball :D
Great, , good see step by step mechanics
Do you have videos on other shot mechanics
If you want more in depth instructional videos let me know in the comments!
Thank you for breaking it down. It should improve my stroke. Question if you are closer to the next then would you not want more wrist action to get the ball over and across the net? For mid court to perhaps back line I can imagine the stroke you have demonstrated is the correct one. But closer to the net you probably need more of a flick of the wrist or two handed stroke to get the ball over. Am I wrong?
You are correct. The breakdown in the video is for a hard baseline drive. When you move into the court you will have to make adjustments, limiting your backswing, and your swing path through the ball to keep it in the court.
Is he using a Western Grip for the backhand?
Hey! Which paddle are you using?
They are all looking good when the ball travels at 225mph. Let do it when the ball going at 50mph
Dude it's just beginning steps. You naturally speed this process up as you get higher rank.
You all act like hitting a pickleball requires the same techniques as hitting a a tennis ball!!!! It’s a plastic ball that makes a lot of noise!!!!!
Quality technique doesn’t hurt. But you are right that players can still have fun and play quite well with grips and stroke mechanics that I may not endorse.
This is one of the best instructional videos I ever watched on Pickleball and I watch a lot, subscribed and liked. Great video thank you.
Which pro do you think has the best single hand backhand?
Grat video. Very helpful. Though you lost me on all the geometry. I didn't think there would be so much engineering in pickleball.
Your explanations are the best I have seen.
Would love to get in contact for some training.
GREAT VIDEO......Cross court VS down the line would be a good video as well using the backhand.
Love the video. Happily subscribed. Thanks for the no nonsense, calm explanation.
Very helpful, thanks. What a stunning backdrop as well!
Great vid, thanks!
Great job Randy. You are looking good!
Thank you! Hope to see you guys when back in town.