Hope you enjoyed this video! To go a step further, challenge yourself & take ThatPickleball IQ Test to see how well you really know the game. VERY FEW get 10/10. I dare you to try: 😊 thatpickleballtest.typeform.com/to/YuHaz4N6
I used to play international level badminton when I was in my 20s... that was decades ago. I just picked up PB 2 months ago. A lot of the muscle memory is still there, but one of the things other players have mentioned about me is my fore and backhand. I don't use the arm swings. I generate the same power from the wrist. It makes my drive shots deceptive. I'm working more on the development.
As pickleball has become more popular YT has been inundated with "experts" trying to make their mark . I'm an intermediate player trying to get better and am embarrassed to admit to how many hours I've spent watching how- to videos 🙂. I stumbled on your channel and it stands head and shoulders above the noisy fray. No click bait or tiresome catch phrases anywhere......instead succinct real world tips presented in a very relatable fashion. I'm sure you are as nice a guy as you present yourself. So glad I found your channel and wish you great luck. I'm subscribed and can't wait to see your future content. Can't thank you enough
Wow! Thanks so much for the encouragement. It means a lot. I too have spent a lot of time watching youtube videos to improve. I'm not an expert. I'm just playing a ton, studying the game, and asking other pros a TON of questions when I see them at tournaments. The game is like Chess. So many ways to play. I just want to present what I've learned along the way, and what I'm still learning, and have fun at the same
I SO AGREE! I’ve watched hundreds of videos by many great PB players, this ie the first of yours that I’ve watched. You are THE BEST at explaining, then actually showing a clear example. I mean THE BEST! Lots of other UA-camrs should watch your videos to learn how to make a video. Oh yea, and learn great strategy for playing PB.
Nice explanation of the 5-6 mistakes beginners make and continue to make. I see it all the time in rec play and it drives me nuts when adjustments aren’t made after helpful advice is given. Transition zone play is another pet peeve of mine with many only playing there or just rushing to the NVZ without knowing what kind of shot is coming to them. Keep up the great videos.
After watching this video and the 7 Shots video a couple times, I went out to play, and I played much better. No exaggeration. My partner and I won all the games. I remembered to serve and stay, kept the paddle ready, held the kitchen, and made my serves count. I am not a new player, I have been playing for about a year. The other team, that we play with weekly, commented on my improvement and said that of all the players they know they think I have improved the most. Your videos are really helping me!
Good stuff... and so true. I was telling someone the other day who was fairly new to the game that one of the hardest things to train yourself to do in pickleball, is to NOT hit balls that are going out. Training yourself to lay off the higher hard ones and let it sail long, is a GREAT skill to master.
I am a very fit female living in a 55 plus community that has a HUGE Pickleball interest.Teams and competitions!Your channel is EXACTLY what I need to get some skills going to start playing myself.Time to get outta my comfort zone and try something new!👏🏻🙏🏻😎
I like the humor in this tutorial. Also the fact that you don't have a ton of extra talking, you just get to the point. I played for the first time yesterday and was horrible... so hopefully these will help!
Keep playing. You'll get better fast! ua-cam.com/video/JGMLn68RZS8/v-deo.html This video, which has some similar teachings, will give some additional teachings on how to improve fast!! Hope it helps :)
This video is AWESOME!!! I watched it last night and then played doubles this morning. I have only played regularly for the last month. Prior to that, I had played about 5 times in the past 2 years. I pick up sports quickly, but I also pick up bad habits when I teach myself. I played so much better using your tips. I really wanted to play well because I played at a client's house. She has her own court. I really would like to be asked back to play because her friends are all good pickleball players and a lot of fun. You helped me secure a future spot on her court because they were really happy with my skill level. I definitely kept up with them. Your tip about keeping the paddle up where the top is approximately at shoulder instead of down by my hips was SO HELPFUL. It totally changed my game. That tip and holding strong at the Kitchen made all the difference in the world. I scored so many points at the Kitchen because of your tips!
I am a somewhat athletic little old lady (still playing team sand volleyball at 67) who just recently decided to take up playing pickleball. Seeing this video pop up explaining the most common beginner mistakes was perfect for me after only hitting a pickleball for the first time ever this week at a beginners clinic at my community recreation center. Thank you for your clear and concise instruction which I hope to begin putting into action as I learn the game. I have subscribed!
I'm over 60 and I haven't played yet, but I've been checking out instructional clips on UA-cam in anticipation, because I woman I met on a dating site asked me to play. I basically come from the Table Tennis world, but have also played tons of Racquetball, as well as Tennis, Squash and Badminton, all in organized leagues when I lived in Europe. And finally, when I lived in Spain, I played Pádel, which is played by millions and Spain, and is similar to Pickleball, but with banking on the side and back walls (i.e. no out of bounds) and without the "kitchen." On the positive side, this is one of the most useful videos for beginners I've seen so far. Congrats! On the negative side, I'm sorry to say I'm still in the "close minded" camp so far. It seems to me from the many clips I've seen (even up to pro level), Pickleball suffers from the same problem as Racquetball - not enough variation in the way rallies are constructed and points are won.
I have been playing for 5 years, these tips you provided are great reminders. As often happens people tend to forget the little things and lose points. You videos are well presented with tips, humor and recommendations for improvement. I wish you well on achieving your goals.
Love this video! Recently starting playing pickleball (have a tennis background) so I can relate to the mistakes you mentioned here. I want to add my personal opinion related to Mistake 5, being close minded and accept feedback. Instead of asking random people who can be better than you, take a few lessons with a pickle ball coach, is a better approach to identify your weaknesses and you will be practicing with the instructor to get better there. This approach requires an investment of course but asking people all the time will give you too many feedback, is like watching too many youtube videos about pickle ball, suddenly you don't know where to start. For example, I was making mistake number 1, serving and stepping in, an instructor told me about it and then I work on serving and staying behind, I practice this drill without the ball before a game (and a few other drills with the paddle) just to get in the habit and let the muscle memory kick in. One more thing I would like to add on is that just playing hours and hours of pickle ball won't help much to overcome weaknesses of some of these mistakes, you need to spend time with drills before or after a game (it doesnt have to be hours, I take 10 mins before a game to remind myself of some drills) usually when you play is for fun in the beginning building bad habits that are difficult to change in a year. When you play tennis, you need lessons to get better but I think that with pickle ball since is easier to progress, we tend to avoid deliberate practice. I would love to see more videos on "Drills to improve [X] by yourself" Thank you again for this video.
So glad I found you! Me & hubby are brand new & you are going to be our online coach! You give easy, clear, target advice. You give true, beginner level advice, as well as advanced teaching, that goes directly to actual mistakes all beginners make, and that is where you start your training, and save the more advanced tips for later-I appreciate that. The basics. I can learn the scoring, switching server sides, ect, later. I need to understand what my purpose on the court is( meaning what is pickle ball?), and how I should hit the ball when, and to what purpose. I need pickle ball for dummies version, to start-lol! I look forward to learning a solid foundation and then moving up in knowledge. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad its helping. If you haven't watched this video yet, watch it next. I think it's one of my better ones for beginners! - ua-cam.com/video/JGMLn68RZS8/v-deo.html
Kyle, I've been playing a while, but when I started I really struggled with stepping on the court with my serve. After playing volleyball and tennis for so long, my brain was wired for stepping in. What I did... started my serve two steps back. Made my life 98.2% better, well Pickleball life, and rarely will I have someone pressure my feet.. it does happen, but rarely, that's the 1.8%. Excellent video Coach.
Thanks Eddie! That's a great strategy. In fact, there are some pros I've seen who actually do the same thing. The serve and step in is definitely one of the most common mistakes i see.
Great tips! I'd like to see some tips and thoughts on different paddle grip positions. Been struggling with it, but recently adopted a pretty unconventional grip for playing at the line that seems to work well for me, holding paddle backhanded with thumb on the back of the handle tilted 90 degrees. I can quickly switch back to my forehand grip, so it's the best compromise Ive been able to come up with.
Oo the grip is definitely an interesting topic! Okay, I'll make note of this. In the short term, I'd keep experimenting until you find a position that's most comfortable AND helps you play the best. More on this topic in the future though.
New subscribers here from Minnesota. I love your clear instructions, video graphics and adding a sense of humor and poking fun at yourself in the process. You tell me what I’m going to learn, I learn it by voice, visual effects, differing camera angles and then you recap what you’ve told us at the end. Spot in for teaching. I taught in the fire service for many years and your teaching style is fantastic and on point.
Wonderful presentation with a context for each point that is so easy to understand. But most of all you offer tips to get feedback on one's own play by having a curious & open mind.
Great video. Been playing about 3 months and watched quite a few channels and appreciate how organized and to the point your presentation is. Picked up at least two mistakes i make eg not standing firm. Thank you!!
SO many pickleball videos move so fast that I cannot follwo what they are trying to teach me. This one moves fast, but slows stuff down and shows it again and is VERY easy to follow! Very entertaining as well! Thanks! I am a beginner/intermediate player who is not picking up this game intuitively and this is so helpful:) Just subscribed!
Just played for the very first time yesterday, at a beginner clinic! This video is so great, just like so many commenters have said. I can’t wait to watch more of them and learn this cool game little by little!! Thank you!!
I just started playing last night at the community centre and saw all 5 mistakes in my game but i was receptive to the feedback my partner was giving me! definitely subscribing to this channel..best
I echo the sentiment of the person below me here awesome instruction I've been playing for about 8 weeks but have a tennis ping pong baseball background and your instruction is really good especially the example of the guy who missed All the drives and then made the vast majority of his drops keep up the good work thank you and your enthusiasm is really good
Hi Kyle, thank you for addressing these. So many pros are just giving tips that only high level players should use and those skills can be bad advice for lower level players 4.5 and below. I'm a PB coach and deal with these problems daily. James
This is a fantastic way to share informative rules that will improve my playing. I’m curious if you could also explain the appropriate grip and position for holding the paddle.
Hearing so much now about pickle ball and found out my boss and fiancé play. Have really wanted to learn, so she is showing me Friday. Your video was SO helpful. Thank you. You probably have a video on beginner to moderate level paddle and best shoes to wear. Need to know.😊
Fantastic!! Go to www.youtube.com/@ThePickleballStudio hes my friend Chris. He does great videos on pickleball paddles. I use selkirk. They're fantastic. And I use Aesics shoes. My other friend actually made this video on best court shoes (as worn by the pros) ua-cam.com/video/8SDzxwhBhjA/v-deo.html
Wonderful tips for all levels of play. I especially found tip # 4 helpful for myself. Tip #5 is so true. If you want to see someone stuck in the 3.5 level, it's often because they are closed minded. Finally, you and your partner are very funny. I appreciate that in a video. 🤣
This was so helpful! I have had many lessons but your instruction somehow felt easier to absorb in my brain. Will keep watching and learning! Thank you!
Spin can be tricky. Use it from time to time. Be aware of what type of spin opponent gives you. If they give you heavy backspin, consider hitting a top spin shot. It will compliment the spin already has coming your way. Also, it’s probably a longer explanation. Experiment with different shots when you see different spin! And take note of what happens! Fastest way to learn imo! Hope this helps. Ask follow ups if you have them!
A lot of this is what you said at 05:39 "They're just not confident yet". That comes with practice & gameplay. Confidence is key in whether my day on the courts goes well or not. Whenever I play better players, I have to let myself go through a confidence levelling up time.
Hey Kyle, good stuff consistently… I enjoy your witty, focused approach. I’m in my second season of pickleball in Florida. I play 4-5 days a week. Lessons have helped improve my lateral movement and reduce tension in my grip. Currently rated 3.75 and want to climb the ladder to 4.00. I’m playing tomorrow morning and Saturday. I will work on controlling movement at the NVL and serving and waiting for the return… thanks! Len in Naples
I’m an intermediate player, but I often watch videos on the fundamentals. Great tips! Except for one, IMHO - the one about seeking feedback. In my first year of play, I sought lots of opinions from other players who I thought were better, but frequently I got bad advice, I would later learn. And sometimes that caused me to have to unlearn bad habits and it slowed my progress. So my advice is to be open minded, for sure, but be judicious about who you ask (or what unsolicited advice you implement). I like your light-hearted and humorous approach. I have subscribed and am looking forward to seeing more informative videos :)
Ahh, that's a really good point. Great insight. Thanks for the response. I agree with you. Thanks for subscribing. More videos coming and I'm always open to suggestions on future videos and any feedback you have to make the videos better!:)
Would like to see a video on serving mechanics, tips and variations. Coming from racquetball, I struggle with the serve not being as much of a true offensive weapon.
Thanks for the response! I will definitely write this down as a future video. If you want to see someone who probably has the best serve in pickleball, search Dekel Bar. In singles, the serve definitely matters more. In doubles, the serve is typically a bit less effective -as a side note.
Thank you for these clear concise tips. Very helpful. Someone once said both players should be by the kitchen but I’m short and don’t think I could handle higher shots from the opponents
Hi Kyle! I’m a beginner and I’m 72. I love the game - it’s just pure fun. I can sometimes be fabulous 😜 on the pickelball court. LOL Many times I do dumb things and lose the point and/or give opponents the point. This video pointed out to me the things I’m doing wrong like hitting down into the net. Thank you!! My problem is (and this is embarrassing) is an easy shot comes toward me, I’ll swing and I MISS IT entirely!! Only by 3-4inches. So discouraging! I try to watch the ball go into the racket. This happens much of the time on my backhand. Do you have any advice for me? My vision is okay but could it have to do with depth perception? Thanks for any advice. Sincerely, - Embarrassed in Arizona
It is likely that you have not developed your backhand enough. What I think you need is more repetitions at hitting the ball. Find a wall you can hit against and just work on your backhand for a while. Try different distances once you get comfortable with one back up and go again.
This is an awesome post. Mainly because yesterday, I was playing with my friends, and one of my comments, "why is it that sometimes just do such dumb stuff on the court." And I believe the answer is, because we think we're going to do something miraculous. Well Miraculous doesn't tend to win games. It may work once in awhile, but typically, your opponent punishes you for trying things like that. One thing I'd encourage you to do is bend your knees, be down in a ready stance when those balls are coming. This will immediately help you have better focus, and may help you miss less balls. Try this out and let me know how it goes!
Great tips. This is awesome! I love pickleball and can’t wait to get better at it. I know that I need to get back in the ready position, but in a rally, I can’t seem to remember to get back to the ready position. 🤷♀️
Once u get hit in the face u will remember to get that paddle up. Also comes with playing against better players who will return the ball to your left shoulder
Excellent teaching video. I will try the punch stroke for balls not above the head. Learning the touch dink reset off the opponents drive is hard to master. Subscribed.
Video on How to hit a return serve when it comes at you fast and low. For instance when as a beginner I play against someone with more expiernce & a stronger serve than used to or can do myself.
Great idea: A few ideas to experiment with in the short term. If you can (based on space) (1) Stand further back on the baseline. This will give you more time to execute a good shot. (2) Try not to run through your shot. Be balanced, hit the ball, then move forward to the kitchen. (3) Be low when you go to hit the shot. Bend your knees. It's very easy to stand tall and miss balls in pickleball because they don't bounce super high.
@@Vanessa-pe2xs The pre-spin toss is what goes away. One will still be able to apply spin with a slice or a hook shot. Reading how the paddle applies spin to the ball is still necessary. Reading how a person is tossing the ball with spin is what goes away.
I am an absolute beginner and I am very happy I watched this first among your videos. Your pointers are very easy to understand and I had a blast - laughed out loud I might as well watch all your videos. 😂 Booked the Bordeaux Pickle ball arena for today! Thanks Kyle! 😊❤
It's interesting to see how the game is evolving with the 3rd shot drive becoming more popular. The recent gold medal match between Johns/Johns vs Newman/Wright saw the latter drive on close to 70% of 3rd shots. I wonder if this trend will continue going forward as the game continues to speed up.
Pickleball will continue to evolve for sure! More players are driving. But the 3rd shot drop is still a huge part of the game. For beginners, most just drive every time, and aren't any good at it (yet), so they struggle. So most should add the drop into their game IMO to have more variety and change the pace so they're not so predictable with their opponents.
Often the third shot drop is called the hardest shot in pickleball. Having a player who plays soft better than hitting the ball hard may be an outlier.
Excellent tips.. I am a beginner and learnt a lot by watching your video as you explained with demo very nicely and simple to understand, watch and follow. Thanks. Will look fore more of your guide and tips.
Yesterday, I went to my first pickleball lesson. Unfortunately, a group lesson was minimally helpful. I found this video helping me to think about the fundamentals. Thank you.
Tonight will be my first time to play, and I was petrified until watching your video. I'm going to watch it again and maybe even a third time. Your tips are so "common sensical"! Thanks!
I'm a 76 YO newbie. Thanks for easy understandable hints for better play. I've improved already with your daily 10 mistakes and how to avoid them. I tried to login to your blog and was rejected. I'll figure it out. Again, thank you, And I resemble the player you described in why the sport is so addictive. Fred
As a teacher who has been teaching for 16 years at the high school level, I have to give you props on this lesson. You are a natural teacher and we need more of them! So, if your pro pickle ball dreams shatter, consider teaching please 🫶
Great video for a guy who's played for the past two summers and is still picking up the nuances of the game. I will keep your clips in mind. You have a new sub. Thank you for explaining the mistakes I see so many players make (including myself, of course). Keep them coming!
I’ve been making mistake 1 and 4 but have been working on both of those things. Thanks so much for this video. I’m going to try the other things as well.
This is exactly what Ive been looking for! I have been playing pickleball semi regularly for the last 5 my months and am ok but know I make silly mistakes and couldn't figure out what they were. I have the stay back on the serve down but during play I find I hit the ball into the net a lot of find myself in a bad position where I'm vulnerable to returns. I will be practicing these points and watching your other videos. Thank you!!!
Great video! Very much a newbie I attended my first 2 hour clinic the other day. What confuses me the most is the score, especially at the beginning 0-0-2. Would love a thorough, easy to follow, explanation. Thanks.
Had my first lesson today and I gotta tell ya, this is a blast! 😊 If you have a chance to learn this, definitely do it! 😊 Thank you for this video! This is very helpful!
Loved this video! My husband and I are new to pickleball and this is exactly the type of advice that we need. One thing we have been told is to get up to the kitchen quickly. I'd love more information about that as we both tend to linger on the baseline when we practice together.
Glad it helped!! And yes, getting to the kitchen is important. Watch this video - it will talk about the importance of getting up there ua-cam.com/video/JGMLn68RZS8/v-deo.html
Hello Kyle. This video was on point for me. I played Pickleball this morning and 3 of the things you mentioned I was still doing after 21/2 moths of playing. I will decide tonight which 2 strategies I will work on tomorrow when I return to play. Thank you for another excellent video. 😊
I’m brand new to this, but was a tennis player. Thank you for these tips and reminders! One suggestion for previous tennis players: the pickleball doesn’t bounce like a tennis ball does so it’s going to take time to adjust your response time after the bounce. It’s worse than hitting a dead tennis ball, lol.
Great tips. Thank you. I've only played five times. I think the first thing I'll work on is not trying to drive the third shot. On another note, I'm also going for shots down the lane that I should probably hold off on for a while. That might be something you could address; going for high percentage shots vs. a kill shot.
Great tips! I've only been playing a couple months and have made all those mistakes at one point or another. Would love to see a video on defense, especially against the smash. Thanks!!
Great clear and precise instructions. Having my first beginner group class tomorrow and I have been enjoying your videos in preparing myself. I feel less intimidated and more confident as I go try out this awesome sport at age 62. You have inspired me and you will be my go to channel.
I have been invited to play Pickleball for first, and have been looking for some helpful videos. I have a racquetball and badminton background, and this video is a big help in understanding some basics. I know I’ll probably commit several of these mistakes, but this video will help me be more conscience of them as I play and try to overcome them. I think I will be getting hooked. Subscribed and looking forward to playing and learning more. Thank you!!
Great intro to the game. Will be playing for first time in a couple of days. Since the rules are totally new to me will focus on the Bonus and at least look like I know where to hold the racket. Thanks.
Hope you enjoyed this video! To go a step further, challenge yourself & take ThatPickleball IQ Test to see how well you really know the game.
VERY FEW get 10/10. I dare you to try: 😊
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I don't give out my email. But I scored 10/10 I'm sure.
I used to play international level badminton when I was in my 20s... that was decades ago. I just picked up PB 2 months ago. A lot of the muscle memory is still there, but one of the things other players have mentioned about me is my fore and backhand. I don't use the arm swings. I generate the same power from the wrist. It makes my drive shots deceptive. I'm working more on the development.
The best part about these videos is that he speaks fast and quickly shows how it works. I'd fall asleep on other pickleball videos (more than once).
Glad you find them helpful!
I watched at 1 5x speed. More efficient use of time.
As pickleball has become more popular YT has been inundated with "experts" trying to make their mark . I'm an intermediate player trying to get better and am embarrassed to admit to how many hours I've spent watching how- to videos 🙂. I stumbled on your channel and it stands head and shoulders above the noisy fray. No click bait or tiresome catch phrases anywhere......instead succinct real world tips presented in a very relatable fashion. I'm sure you are as nice a guy as you present yourself. So glad I found your channel and wish you great luck. I'm subscribed and can't wait to see your future content. Can't thank you enough
Wow!
Thanks so much for the encouragement. It means a lot. I too have spent a lot of time watching youtube videos to improve. I'm not an expert. I'm just playing a ton, studying the game, and asking other pros a TON of questions when I see them at tournaments. The game is like Chess. So many ways to play. I just want to present what I've learned along the way, and what I'm still learning, and have fun at the same
I SO AGREE! I’ve watched hundreds of videos by many great PB players, this ie the first of yours that I’ve watched. You are THE BEST at explaining, then actually showing a clear example. I mean THE BEST! Lots of other UA-camrs should watch your videos to learn how to make a video. Oh yea, and learn great strategy for playing PB.
I agree - great comment
Nice explanation of the 5-6 mistakes beginners make and continue to make. I see it all the time in rec play and it drives me nuts when adjustments aren’t made after helpful advice is given. Transition zone play is another pet peeve of mine with many only playing there or just rushing to the NVZ without knowing what kind of shot is coming to them. Keep up the great videos.
Great tutorial. Can you share tips on best serving techniques, please?
After watching this video and the 7 Shots video a couple times, I went out to play, and I played much better. No exaggeration. My partner and I won all the games. I remembered to serve and stay, kept the paddle ready, held the kitchen, and made my serves count. I am not a new player, I have been playing for about a year. The other team, that we play with weekly, commented on my improvement and said that of all the players they know they think I have improved the most. Your videos are really helping me!
That is so cool to hear!! SO glad the videos are helpful!
Thanks for sharing. More videos coming soon!
Using that idiotic term, kitchen.
Great vid 😊
Great video and Awesome tips! Quick question Is anyone familiar with the Oliver-Sport paddle?
I am not!
Good stuff... and so true.
I was telling someone the other day who was fairly new to the game that one of the hardest things to train yourself to do in pickleball, is to NOT hit balls that are going out. Training yourself to lay off the higher hard ones and let it sail long, is a GREAT skill to master.
Its true. Im still learning to do this one well!
I agree! So hard to let them all go!! Instinct is to hit the ball!
I literally just learned pickleball this week and I noticed myself doing that during my first few games.
Ugh. I struggle with this.
I am a very fit female living in a 55 plus community that has a HUGE Pickleball interest.Teams and competitions!Your channel is EXACTLY what I need to get some skills going to start playing myself.Time to get outta my comfort zone and try something new!👏🏻🙏🏻😎
That's fantastic! Keep getting better.
I like the humor in this tutorial. Also the fact that you don't have a ton of extra talking, you just get to the point. I played for the first time yesterday and was horrible... so hopefully these will help!
Keep playing. You'll get better fast!
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This video, which has some similar teachings, will give some additional teachings on how to improve fast!! Hope it helps :)
That's exactly what I was trying to say, "no extra talking."
This video is AWESOME!!! I watched it last night and then played doubles this morning. I have only played regularly for the last month. Prior to that, I had played about 5 times in the past 2 years. I pick up sports quickly, but I also pick up bad habits when I teach myself. I played so much better using your tips. I really wanted to play well because I played at a client's house. She has her own court. I really would like to be asked back to play because her friends are all good pickleball players and a lot of fun. You helped me secure a future spot on her court because they were really happy with my skill level. I definitely kept up with them. Your tip about keeping the paddle up where the top is approximately at shoulder instead of down by my hips was SO HELPFUL. It totally changed my game. That tip and holding strong at the Kitchen made all the difference in the world. I scored so many points at the Kitchen because of your tips!
Thats amazing!! Thanks for sharing all of this !!
I am a somewhat athletic little old lady (still playing team sand volleyball at 67) who just recently decided to take up playing pickleball. Seeing this video pop up explaining the most common beginner mistakes was perfect for me after only hitting a pickleball for the first time ever this week at a beginners clinic at my community recreation center. Thank you for your clear and concise instruction which I hope to begin putting into action as I learn the game. I have subscribed!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for subscribing!
Excellent teacher, gets straight into subject without superfluous conversations to audience. Lots of concise information and instruction. Subscribed!
Thanks and for the support! Stay tuned for the coming contents.
I'm over 60 and I haven't played yet, but I've been checking out instructional clips on UA-cam in anticipation, because I woman I met on a dating site asked me to play. I basically come from the Table Tennis world, but have also played tons of Racquetball, as well as Tennis, Squash and Badminton, all in organized leagues when I lived in Europe. And finally, when I lived in Spain, I played Pádel, which is played by millions and Spain, and is similar to Pickleball, but with banking on the side and back walls (i.e. no out of bounds) and without the "kitchen."
On the positive side, this is one of the most useful videos for beginners I've seen so far. Congrats! On the negative side, I'm sorry to say I'm still in the "close minded" camp so far. It seems to me from the many clips I've seen (even up to pro level), Pickleball suffers from the same problem as Racquetball - not enough variation in the way rallies are constructed and points are won.
thanks for the comment. Definitely agree. Variation is a good thing.
I have been playing for 5 years, these tips you provided are great reminders. As often happens people tend to forget the little things and lose points. You videos are well presented with tips, humor and recommendations for improvement. I wish you well on achieving your goals.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
A video on team coordination, communication, and positional strategy. Would be much appreciated.
Yes please!
Love this video! Recently starting playing pickleball (have a tennis background) so I can relate to the mistakes you mentioned here. I want to add my personal opinion related to Mistake 5, being close minded and accept feedback. Instead of asking random people who can be better than you, take a few lessons with a pickle ball coach, is a better approach to identify your weaknesses and you will be practicing with the instructor to get better there. This approach requires an investment of course but asking people all the time will give you too many feedback, is like watching too many youtube videos about pickle ball, suddenly you don't know where to start. For example, I was making mistake number 1, serving and stepping in, an instructor told me about it and then I work on serving and staying behind, I practice this drill without the ball before a game (and a few other drills with the paddle) just to get in the habit and let the muscle memory kick in.
One more thing I would like to add on is that just playing hours and hours of pickle ball won't help much to overcome weaknesses of some of these mistakes, you need to spend time with drills before or after a game (it doesnt have to be hours, I take 10 mins before a game to remind myself of some drills) usually when you play is for fun in the beginning building bad habits that are difficult to change in a year. When you play tennis, you need lessons to get better but I think that with pickle ball since is easier to progress, we tend to avoid deliberate practice.
I would love to see more videos on "Drills to improve [X] by yourself"
Thank you again for this video.
L❤
Thank you, short and to the point. I need your help with serving...Im so sporadic. Will look to see if you have a serving video.
So glad I found you! Me & hubby are brand new & you are going to be our online coach! You give easy, clear, target advice. You give true, beginner level advice, as well as advanced teaching, that goes directly to actual mistakes all beginners make, and that is where you start your training, and save the more advanced tips for later-I appreciate that. The basics. I can learn the scoring, switching server sides, ect, later. I need to understand what my purpose on the court is( meaning what is pickle ball?), and how I should hit the ball when, and to what purpose. I need pickle ball for dummies version, to start-lol! I look forward to learning a solid foundation and then moving up in knowledge. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad its helping. If you haven't watched this video yet, watch it next. I think it's one of my better ones for beginners! - ua-cam.com/video/JGMLn68RZS8/v-deo.html
Your “beginner” was terrific!
Poor Danny… he thought he volunteered to assist with a pickleball lesson, but he unwittingly came to his own roast.
He loves it more than anyone 😂
awesome video, can't wait to go apply on court... thank you! better than all the rest I've watched.
Glad it was helpful! Have fun out there!
Love love your videos Kyle! Would you be able to do a video on mastering the 3rd shot drop? 😊 excited to try all your tips!
Well done, Thank you. Have been playing for 2 years with no improvements but I have a feeling your tips will make a huge difference. Thank you Coach.
Youre welcome!!
Kyle,
I've been playing a while, but when I started I really struggled with stepping on the court with my serve. After playing volleyball and tennis for so long, my brain was wired for stepping in.
What I did... started my serve two steps back. Made my life 98.2% better, well Pickleball life, and rarely will I have someone pressure my feet.. it does happen, but rarely, that's the 1.8%.
Excellent video Coach.
Thanks Eddie! That's a great strategy. In fact, there are some pros I've seen who actually do the same thing. The serve and step in is definitely one of the most common mistakes i see.
Same, I always take a step back after serving or after my partner serves now to correct myself.
That exactly happened to me at the beginning but take a little bit of time you will adjust it !
Hey Kyle! Thanks so much for the pickleball tips. I’m a beginner but learning a lot and faster with your lessons 👍
Awesome! Glad you're finding it helpful.
Great tips! I'd like to see some tips and thoughts on different paddle grip positions. Been struggling with it, but recently adopted a pretty unconventional grip for playing at the line that seems to work well for me, holding paddle backhanded with thumb on the back of the handle tilted 90 degrees. I can quickly switch back to my forehand grip, so it's the best compromise Ive been able to come up with.
Oo the grip is definitely an interesting topic! Okay, I'll make note of this. In the short term, I'd keep experimenting until you find a position that's most comfortable AND helps you play the best. More on this topic in the future though.
New subscribers here from Minnesota. I love your clear instructions, video graphics and adding a sense of humor and poking fun at yourself in the process. You tell me what I’m going to learn, I learn it by voice, visual effects, differing camera angles and then you recap what you’ve told us at the end.
Spot in for teaching.
I taught in the fire service for many years and your teaching style is fantastic and on point.
Awesome! Thank you! This is very much appreciated
Wonderful presentation with a context for each point that is so easy to understand. But most of all you offer tips to get feedback on one's own play
by having a curious & open mind.
Wow! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
I've written my note with the first 6 mistakes in working on. My bag is packed and ready for tomorrow nights games!!!
Love it!
Thanks for these tips, excellent advice for a beginner. Could you do a video on how to prevent Pickleball elbow please
Glad it was helpful! I will keep that in mind for a future video!
Great video. Been playing about 3 months and watched quite a few channels and appreciate how organized and to the point your presentation is. Picked up at least two mistakes i make eg not standing firm. Thank you!!
Oo wow. Awesome. Thanks for the encouragement. Will keep trying to make futur videos that way!
SO many pickleball videos move so fast that I cannot follwo what they are trying to teach me. This one moves fast, but slows stuff down and shows it again and is VERY easy to follow! Very entertaining as well! Thanks! I am a beginner/intermediate player who is not picking up this game intuitively and this is so helpful:) Just subscribed!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the sub!
Just played for the very first time yesterday, at a beginner clinic! This video is so great, just like so many commenters have said. I can’t wait to watch more of them and learn this cool game little by little!! Thank you!!
I just started playing last night at the community centre and saw all 5 mistakes in my game but i was receptive to the feedback my partner was giving me! definitely subscribing to this channel..best
Thanks for the sub! Have fun out there!
I watch a lot of pickleball videos...yours is one of the clearest, instructional videos I've seen...good on ya!
Oo wow! Thank you so much!
I echo the sentiment of the person below me here awesome instruction I've been playing for about 8 weeks but have a tennis ping pong baseball background and your instruction is really good especially the example of the guy who missed All the drives and then made the vast majority of his drops keep up the good work thank you and your enthusiasm is really good
Oo wow!! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Thanks for these tips! Going out this afternoon to play for the first time ever. I already feel better and more confident!
Awesome! Good luck!
Hi Kyle, thank you for addressing these. So many pros are just giving tips that only high level players should use and those skills can be bad advice for lower level players 4.5 and below. I'm a PB coach and deal with these problems daily. James
Glad it helped James!
This is a fantastic way to share informative rules that will improve my playing. I’m curious if you could also explain the appropriate grip and position for holding the paddle.
Hearing so much now about pickle ball and found out my boss and fiancé play. Have really wanted to learn, so she is showing me Friday.
Your video was SO helpful. Thank you.
You probably have a video on beginner to moderate level paddle and best shoes to wear. Need to know.😊
Fantastic!! Go to www.youtube.com/@ThePickleballStudio hes my friend Chris. He does great videos on pickleball paddles. I use selkirk. They're fantastic. And I use Aesics shoes. My other friend actually made this video on best court shoes (as worn by the pros) ua-cam.com/video/8SDzxwhBhjA/v-deo.html
I have been playing for 18 hours. lol. Your advice is invaluable and the way you deliver it is outstanding. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful tips for all levels of play. I especially found tip # 4 helpful for myself. Tip #5 is so true. If you want to see someone stuck in the 3.5 level, it's often because they are closed minded. Finally, you and your partner are very funny. I appreciate that in a video. 🤣
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped!
This was so helpful! I have had many lessons but your instruction somehow felt easier to absorb in my brain. Will keep watching and learning! Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad it was helpful!
Loved all 6 tips on typical beginner mistakes. Can you elaborate on playing with max spin, and/or best way to counter your opponents crazy spin
Spin can be tricky. Use it from time to time.
Be aware of what type of spin opponent gives you. If they give you heavy backspin, consider hitting a top spin shot. It will compliment the spin already has coming your way.
Also, it’s probably a longer explanation. Experiment with different shots when you see different spin! And take note of what happens! Fastest way to learn imo! Hope this helps.
Ask follow ups if you have them!
A lot of this is what you said at 05:39 "They're just not confident yet". That comes with practice & gameplay. Confidence is key in whether my day on the courts goes well or not. Whenever I play better players, I have to let myself go through a confidence levelling up time.
Exactly! Love that approach you have!
Hey Kyle, good stuff consistently… I enjoy your witty, focused approach. I’m in my second season of pickleball in Florida. I play 4-5 days a week. Lessons have helped improve my lateral movement and reduce tension in my grip. Currently rated 3.75 and want to climb the ladder to 4.00. I’m playing tomorrow morning and Saturday. I will work on controlling movement at the NVL and serving and waiting for the return… thanks! Len in Naples
Hey there. Thanks for the encouragement. Much appreciated. Good luck in your future games.
Just beginning to learn/play the game. Your tutorial was very helpful in understanding what I can expect to encounter and apply. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
I’m an intermediate player, but I often watch videos on the fundamentals. Great tips! Except for one, IMHO - the one about seeking feedback. In my first year of play, I sought lots of opinions from other players who I thought were better, but frequently I got bad advice, I would later learn. And sometimes that caused me to have to unlearn bad habits and it slowed my progress. So my advice is to be open minded, for sure, but be judicious about who you ask (or what unsolicited advice you implement). I like your light-hearted and humorous approach. I have subscribed and am looking forward to seeing more informative videos :)
Ahh, that's a really good point. Great insight. Thanks for the response. I agree with you. Thanks for subscribing. More videos coming and I'm always open to suggestions on future videos and any feedback you have to make the videos better!:)
Thank you for sharing tips to correct these beginner mistakes. I am beginner and was doing these mistakes but now on my way to fix it one by one.
Glad it was helpful!
Would like to see a video on serving mechanics, tips and variations. Coming from racquetball, I struggle with the serve not being as much of a true offensive weapon.
Thanks for the response! I will definitely write this down as a future video. If you want to see someone who probably has the best serve in pickleball, search Dekel Bar. In singles, the serve definitely matters more. In doubles, the serve is typically a bit less effective -as a side note.
@@thatpickleballguy thanks--will do!
former squash player here. It definitively feels like serving is a disadvantage. Specially for doubles. I would love to see a serve tutorial :)
Thank you for these clear concise tips. Very helpful. Someone once said both players should be by the kitchen but I’m short and don’t think I could handle higher shots from the opponents
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Kyle! I’m a beginner and I’m 72. I love the game - it’s just pure fun. I can sometimes be fabulous 😜 on the pickelball court. LOL Many times I do dumb things and lose the point and/or give opponents the point. This video pointed out to me the things I’m doing wrong like hitting down into the net. Thank you!!
My problem is (and this is embarrassing) is an easy shot comes toward me, I’ll swing and I MISS IT entirely!! Only by 3-4inches. So discouraging! I try to watch the ball go into the racket. This happens much of the time on my backhand. Do you have any advice for me? My vision is okay but could it have to do with depth perception? Thanks for any advice.
Sincerely,
- Embarrassed in Arizona
It is likely that you have not developed your backhand enough. What I think you need is more repetitions at hitting the ball. Find a wall you can hit against and just work on your backhand for a while. Try different distances once you get comfortable with one back up and go again.
This is an awesome post. Mainly because yesterday, I was playing with my friends, and one of my comments, "why is it that sometimes just do such dumb stuff on the court." And I believe the answer is, because we think we're going to do something miraculous. Well Miraculous doesn't tend to win games. It may work once in awhile, but typically, your opponent punishes you for trying things like that.
One thing I'd encourage you to do is bend your knees, be down in a ready stance when those balls are coming. This will immediately help you have better focus, and may help you miss less balls. Try this out and let me know how it goes!
Thanks for all of these tips! The first one I will try to fix is being sporadic at the kitchen. I’m like the Energizer bunny.
Love that!! Let me know how it goes!
Great tips. This is awesome! I love pickleball and can’t wait to get better at it. I know that I need to get back in the ready position, but in a rally, I can’t seem to remember to get back to the ready position. 🤷♀️
Once u get hit in the face u will remember to get that paddle up. Also comes with playing against better players who will return the ball to your left shoulder
Thanks! And Keep working at it! It definitely takes some time and building habits!
Excellent teaching video. I will try the punch stroke for balls not above the head. Learning the touch dink reset off the opponents drive is hard to master. Subscribed.
Love it!! Keep working.
Video on How to hit a return serve when it comes at you fast and low. For instance when as a beginner I play against someone with more expiernce & a stronger serve than used to or can do myself.
This is good! I will write this down for a future video!
Same question with a twist. How to tackle a spin serve effectively?
@@abdulhakkimsamad1372 in three weeks there will be no more spin serve🤪...it's illegal after Jan 1st .
Great idea: A few ideas to experiment with in the short term.
If you can (based on space)
(1) Stand further back on the baseline. This will give you more time to execute a good shot.
(2) Try not to run through your shot. Be balanced, hit the ball, then move forward to the kitchen.
(3) Be low when you go to hit the shot. Bend your knees. It's very easy to stand tall and miss balls in pickleball because they don't bounce super high.
@@Vanessa-pe2xs The pre-spin toss is what goes away. One will still be able to apply spin with a slice or a hook shot. Reading how the paddle applies spin to the ball is still necessary. Reading how a person is tossing the ball with spin is what goes away.
I am an absolute beginner and I am very happy I watched this first among your videos. Your pointers are very easy to understand and I had a blast - laughed out loud I might as well watch all your videos. 😂 Booked the Bordeaux Pickle ball arena for today! Thanks Kyle! 😊❤
Glad it was helpful!
It's interesting to see how the game is evolving with the 3rd shot drive becoming more popular. The recent gold medal match between Johns/Johns vs Newman/Wright saw the latter drive on close to 70% of 3rd shots. I wonder if this trend will continue going forward as the game continues to speed up.
It won't speed up-pickleball is pathetic. Even Johns/Johns won't rile up interest in the 'sport' of people too lazy to play ping ping or mini golf.
Pickleball will continue to evolve for sure! More players are driving. But the 3rd shot drop is still a huge part of the game. For beginners, most just drive every time, and aren't any good at it (yet), so they struggle. So most should add the drop into their game IMO to have more variety and change the pace so they're not so predictable with their opponents.
@@thatpickleballguygreat point. Im definitely predictable and want to mix it up.
Hi! Love the video. Player of 4 weeks now. I kept getting slammed a the feet, but now I stay up at kitchen. Thanks!
Fantastic!! Glad it helped
Those poor home owners 😂😂😂
im about to play my first game today and this has been a great help!!! you seem very authentic and genuinely helpful
Lets go!! Thanks for watching. Let me know how it goes :)
Often the third shot drop is called the hardest shot in pickleball. Having a player who plays soft better than hitting the ball hard may be an outlier.
Excellent tips.. I am a beginner and learnt a lot by watching your video as you explained with demo very nicely and simple to understand, watch and follow. Thanks. Will look fore more of your guide and tips.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Jesus did you spy on my pathetic first game or what 😳.? Every single one check-box ticked 😂! ESPECIALLY the third drop-panic slammer 😖
3rd drop panic slammer! Thats amazing 😂
Thank you for connecting me with the serve video for beginners….it was super helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
very helpful advice. I am playing Thursday and will practice your advice. ty
Have fun!
I have been watching a few videos on that topic. This one is the best. Clearly explained, logical . Right on target,😂Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Your videos are fun to watch and SO helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom.
Absolutely!!
Thank you! Your videos are amazing!!!! I wrote all of these mistakes down.
Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching!
This is a very helpful video! Thank you! I need help with balls coming down the center. Many times we are looking at each other as to who's ball!
Talk early. Talk often. That's my motto!
Yesterday, I went to my first pickleball lesson. Unfortunately, a group lesson was minimally helpful. I found this video helping me to think about the fundamentals. Thank you.
Sorry to hear that! But glad this was helpful :)
Tonight will be my first time to play, and I was petrified until watching your video. I'm going to watch it again and maybe even a third time. Your tips are so "common sensical"! Thanks!
Awesome! You're going to crush it!
Very good tips. It's awesome you have a court in your backyard.
Thanks so much! And gosh, it's amazing. I'm very grateful things aligned that allowed for this to even be possible!
Be open minded to accelerate improvement! Love it Pickleball Guy!!
:) thanks for watching!
I'm a 76 YO newbie. Thanks for easy understandable hints for better play. I've improved already with your daily 10 mistakes and how to avoid them. I tried to login to your blog and was rejected. I'll figure it out. Again, thank you, And I resemble the player you described in why the sport is so addictive. Fred
Thanks for watching!! Glad they're helping - heres a link to the blog - www.thatpickleballguy.com/blog
As a teacher who has been teaching for 16 years at the high school level, I have to give you props on this lesson. You are a natural teacher and we need more of them! So, if your pro pickle ball dreams shatter, consider teaching please 🫶
Thanks for the encouragement!
Great video for a guy who's played for the past two summers and is still picking up the nuances of the game. I will keep your clips in mind. You have a new sub. Thank you for explaining the mistakes I see so many players make (including myself, of course). Keep them coming!
Thanks for watching!! Glad its helpful
I’ve been making mistake 1 and 4 but have been working on both of those things. Thanks so much for this video. I’m going to try the other things as well.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm brand new - played 3 times - and I'm definitely going to follow your advice and try 2 of these techniques the next time I play. Thank you!
Love to hear it!
This is exactly what Ive been looking for! I have been playing pickleball semi regularly for the last 5 my months and am ok but know I make silly mistakes and couldn't figure out what they were. I have the stay back on the serve down but during play I find I hit the ball into the net a lot of find myself in a bad position where I'm vulnerable to returns. I will be practicing these points and watching your other videos. Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Very much a newbie I attended my first 2 hour clinic the other day. What confuses me the most is the score, especially at the beginning 0-0-2. Would love a thorough, easy to follow, explanation. Thanks.
Check out this video ua-cam.com/video/rD1O3R9B0Sw/v-deo.html
Thank you - this was very helpful although I am not a beginner. Please share some more on how to punch the ball at the kitchen line.
Can do! Actually just filmed a video on this. In editing now.
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your feedback and ability to teach. It was great meeting you at Picklecon!
Glad you enjoyed it! Great to meet you as well!
Awesome, thanks for the tips - being new I am doing most of the things you have advised on!!! My game will be better now.
Amazing! SO glad it was helpful!
Had my first lesson today and I gotta tell ya, this is a blast! 😊 If you have a chance to learn this, definitely do it! 😊 Thank you for this video! This is very helpful!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
Loved this video! My husband and I are new to pickleball and this is exactly the type of advice that we need. One thing we have been told is to get up to the kitchen quickly. I'd love more information about that as we both tend to linger on the baseline when we practice together.
Glad it helped!!
And yes, getting to the kitchen is important. Watch this video - it will talk about the importance of getting up there ua-cam.com/video/JGMLn68RZS8/v-deo.html
Using that idiotic term, kitchen.
Hello Kyle. This video was on point for me. I played Pickleball this morning and 3 of the things you mentioned I was still doing after 21/2 moths of playing. I will decide tonight which 2 strategies I will work on tomorrow when I return to play. Thank you for another excellent video. 😊
Glad it helped!
Nice teaching format. I like the recap at the end, And that you got right into it instead of a long winded intro. 👍🏻
Glad you liked it!
I’m brand new to this, but was a tennis player. Thank you for these tips and reminders! One suggestion for previous tennis players: the pickleball doesn’t bounce like a tennis ball does so it’s going to take time to adjust your response time after the bounce. It’s worse than hitting a dead tennis ball, lol.
Great tips. Thank you. I've only played five times. I think the first thing I'll work on is not trying to drive the third shot. On another note, I'm also going for shots down the lane that I should probably hold off on for a while. That might be something you could address; going for high percentage shots vs. a kill shot.
Glad it was helpful! Great reflection and feedback on your own game! You've got this!
Simple and concise information for us beginners
Love your videos, you make it look so simple & effortless.
Thanks for watching!!
I just started playing last week, and all these tips are very helpful. Looking forward to working on implementing a few of these in my next game :)
Awesome! Have fun out there!
Great tips! I've only been playing a couple months and have made all those mistakes at one point or another. Would love to see a video on defense, especially against the smash. Thanks!!
Glad you enjoy it and I will keep that in mind!
Thank you for helping us the new players.❤ Just started playing this game two weeks ago and Im learning allot while playing.
Glad to hear it! Have fun out there!
Great clear and precise instructions. Having my first beginner group class tomorrow and I have been enjoying your videos in preparing myself. I feel less intimidated and more confident as I go try out this awesome sport at age 62. You have inspired me and you will be my go to channel.
Glad it was helpful!
Great pointers for beginners, as I am currently. Thank you
I have been invited to play Pickleball for first, and have been looking for some helpful videos. I have a racquetball and badminton background, and this video is a big help in understanding some basics. I know I’ll probably commit several of these mistakes, but this video will help me be more conscience of them as I play and try to overcome them. I think I will be getting hooked. Subscribed and looking forward to playing and learning more. Thank you!!
Fantastic! Thanks for joining!
Great intro to the game. Will be playing for first time in a couple of days. Since the rules are totally new to me will focus on the Bonus and at least look like I know where to hold the racket. Thanks.
Have fun!
Fantastic tips! Will definitely try the 3 shot drop and after I serve stay back, then move up. You breaking down so easy to understand.
fantastic! Thanks for the encouragement. Glad it helped!
Great tips.
Thanks
I am getting better everyday
Great to hear! Glad they were helpful!