Footwork, yeah, that's a huge tip. I play with a lot of older people, anb they either don't have any so don't move much, or they move and risk falling. I can see that I need to really think about my footwork and less about they other players like you mentioned. Thanks Connor!
I was trying to explain to someone the other day about when and how far to move forward on a drop, and I couldn't really come up with a good explanation. Your explanation from 1:55 to 2:15 is fantastic. Thanks. Also, the stuff about changing up your game, how and when, etc., was great. One of the best Pickleball instructional vids I've seen.
I took NOTES on this video in my training notebook. Also, I took notes on developing “cloud-like” touch!! Thanks Conner!!! I told all my friends about your channel!!!!!
Love this! I was just thinking there needs to be more videos that focus on fundamentals. Whether you're a beginner or need to brush up on the basics, these skills are essential.
Halfway through this video I thought, "This needs to be a regularly reviewed video." (Then, near the end you said to watch it twice....) 👍 Another great video, Connor. Thanks.
Yeah man, ready position- seems so easy, but if I were to record myself playing I'd probably be pretty pissed at my lazy technique. And coming from a tennis background, I've found that I squat a bit when in my ready position, rather than standing taller and being able to hit downward. Appreciate your good work.
I really like the way you explain the game. It's hard for me to spot nvz errors during play. How do you spot their foot faults when they're slamming against you? I would love a video on this, as it's hard to spot them during actual play. I can see them so often when others are playing and nobody calls them.
How far to move forward is a big one for me that is a more recent realization. I thought it was always about getting to the net no matter the quality of my shot. Quickly realized running straight into a big overhead smash doesn't make much sense. It is important to get to the kitchen line, but IMO equally as important to find the right shot to do so and that may take several attempts and some defense to get there.
I like the recommendation of needing to take a step back from the NVZ line. For some reason, I thought I shouldn't give up ground. Watching the top players, I see they take a step back all the time. In regards to hitting return while moving forward, do you recommend hitting the ball on the move instead of being set?
I like hitting returns on the move if they're shallow since you get to do both at once (hit the return & get to NVZ). Just have to practice lightning up if you tend to hit hard. It's also more fun to hit on the move :)
I agree with the ready position thing but I think this tip is incorrectly applied to pickleball, my point is that most of the hard speedups and shots you need to have your paddle there for are usually the low shots at your mid section so if you keep your paddle up at your chest or even at your face like some people will tell you to you end up actually having to move further to get the hard shots, me personally I like to keep the highest part of my paddle around my sternum while maintaining a wide stance with bent knees so my paddle ends up being just higher than the net if I'm at the kitchen line.
So I can’t tell if I’m ambidextrous with my paddle or if I’m bad with both sides, because both seem equal. I write left handed, but swing a bat right handed.
Since the Kitchen Is 7 Feet away from the net, that this is a realistic distance to stand for most volley and dinking drills. Occasionally you can stand closer to the wall so that you can increase the tempo and make things harder on yourself when doing volleys.
Just played pickleball for the first time last night Biggest issue so far is hitting it way too soft while attempting too much spin as if I’m playing ping pong so it goes I to the net if I’m far away from the kitchen on my side Have to remember it’s not the same as ping pong
Hmm... I'd have to guess here. I'd say you have to ask yourself why you hate it and it doesn't make sense to you. Is it a little fear of the other players or their pace? If you are far more comfortable a little back from the NVZ and you don't think it causes you problems when you play, then don't worry about it. If you play for fun only, than just have fun. If you want to improve, you have to look closer and ask yourself questions about what you do and why. I find that a lower level open play, most people can't dink well and that rallys don't last very long. In that situation it probably makes sense to be where you are. If that's not your situation, film yourself playing and think about what you see and what you do. Don't know if that will help.
@@jkeiffer I think the fear of the pace and my reaction time would probably be the main thing. I just find it easier to come forward when I need to instead of having to get everything in the air before it gets behind me. Thank you for your insight! I will record myself playing next time. And I do play for fun but would love to get better to try to do local tournaments.
@@asugarholicslife Get used to conquering your fear. Don't forget the closer you are to the NVZ the more the other team has to think about you and their shots. Toe the line and their game has to improve too. Practice blocking with your backhand since it gives you the most coverage. Good luck!
Fantastic video. Should be required viewing!
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By far the best pickleball coach and instructor...always covers technique AND strategy within 10 minutes!! I love your work Connor. Thank you!💕
Thanks for watching!
Footwork, yeah, that's a huge tip. I play with a lot of older people, anb they either don't have any so don't move much, or they move and risk falling. I can see that I need to really think about my footwork and less about they other players like you mentioned. Thanks Connor!
I was trying to explain to someone the other day about when and how far to move forward on a drop, and I couldn't really come up with a good explanation. Your explanation from 1:55 to 2:15 is fantastic. Thanks. Also, the stuff about changing up your game, how and when, etc., was great. One of the best Pickleball instructional vids I've seen.
I took NOTES on this video in my training notebook.
Also, I took notes on developing “cloud-like” touch!!
Thanks Conner!!!
I told all my friends about your channel!!!!!
Awesomely clear, concise and useful content …. Much appreciated,
Glad it was helpful!
Love this! I was just thinking there needs to be more videos that focus on fundamentals. Whether you're a beginner or need to brush up on the basics, these skills are essential.
Halfway through this video I thought, "This needs to be a regularly reviewed video." (Then, near the end you said to watch it twice....)
👍
Another great video, Connor. Thanks.
Love your videos. Concise and good content. Hubs got the dink pad for Christmas! I'll be sharing it.
Love all of your instructional videos Connor! Thank you for your time on putting all these together! 😊
Glad you like them!
really good stuff, thank you. I'm sure I've heard it all before, & try to do pretty much all of it. - LOL. Slow learner, but it's all so important
Yeah man, ready position- seems so easy, but if I were to record myself playing I'd probably be pretty pissed at my lazy technique. And coming from a tennis background, I've found that I squat a bit when in my ready position, rather than standing taller and being able to hit downward. Appreciate your good work.
ewe is right, Connor nails these vids - and the best youtube coach for pball out there!
I appreciate it!
I really like the way you explain the game. It's hard for me to spot nvz errors during play. How do you spot their foot faults when they're slamming against you? I would love a video on this, as it's hard to spot them during actual play. I can see them so often when others are playing and nobody calls them.
These are amazing tips man. Sick video. 🤘🏓🔥
Great presentation!
Excellent coaching my dude! Thanks
Appreciate it!
You are flat out awesome. Thank you!
Fabulous information 👏🏻👏🏻
How far to move forward is a big one for me that is a more recent realization. I thought it was always about getting to the net no matter the quality of my shot. Quickly realized running straight into a big overhead smash doesn't make much sense. It is important to get to the kitchen line, but IMO equally as important to find the right shot to do so and that may take several attempts and some defense to get there.
Great video instruction - thanks!
By the way, where do you get your shirts printed?
insightful, helpful, more please
Glad to be of help!
I like the recommendation of needing to take a step back from the NVZ line. For some reason, I thought I shouldn't give up ground. Watching the top players, I see they take a step back all the time.
In regards to hitting return while moving forward, do you recommend hitting the ball on the move instead of being set?
I like hitting returns on the move if they're shallow since you get to do both at once (hit the return & get to NVZ).
Just have to practice lightning up if you tend to hit hard.
It's also more fun to hit on the move :)
*lightening
ASgreed, Conner...you're content is great!
Great instruction video! Great job! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Wow man my pickleball IQ just got raised THANKS.
Awesome. Thanks !
Appreciate these videos a lot
I have learnt SOOO much from these videos.... dare I say my game has been Enhanced?
I agree with the ready position thing but I think this tip is incorrectly applied to pickleball, my point is that most of the hard speedups and shots you need to have your paddle there for are usually the low shots at your mid section so if you keep your paddle up at your chest or even at your face like some people will tell you to you end up actually having to move further to get the hard shots, me personally I like to keep the highest part of my paddle around my sternum while maintaining a wide stance with bent knees so my paddle ends up being just higher than the net if I'm at the kitchen line.
"That said..." He's good. These are good tips.
Make a video on serve types n pro n conss
saved, and replayed!
Very very good techniques
Many many thanks
So I can’t tell if I’m ambidextrous with my paddle or if I’m bad with both sides, because both seem equal. I write left handed, but swing a bat right handed.
Cool hat!
great stuff!
I got the dink pad for Christmas, do I have to stand 7 feet in front of the pad to practice?
Since the Kitchen Is 7 Feet away from the net, that this is a realistic distance to stand for most volley and dinking drills. Occasionally you can stand closer to the wall so that you can increase the tempo and make things harder on yourself when doing volleys.
What is the Dink pad made of? Does it protect the wall?
The Dink Pad is made of a durable waterproof vinyl. It will protect the paint and wall from cracking
@@EnhancePickleball Thanks!
Just played pickleball for the first time last night
Biggest issue so far is hitting it way too soft while attempting too much spin as if I’m playing ping pong so it goes I to the net if I’m far away from the kitchen on my side
Have to remember it’s not the same as ping pong
If doesn't make sense to me to play up at the line. I hate playing that close. I play back a few steps and find it way easier. Any ideas?
Hmm... I'd have to guess here. I'd say you have to ask yourself why you hate it and it doesn't make sense to you. Is it a little fear of the other players or their pace? If you are far more comfortable a little back from the NVZ and you don't think it causes you problems when you play, then don't worry about it. If you play for fun only, than just have fun. If you want to improve, you have to look closer and ask yourself questions about what you do and why. I find that a lower level open play, most people can't dink well and that rallys don't last very long. In that situation it probably makes sense to be where you are. If that's not your situation, film yourself playing and think about what you see and what you do. Don't know if that will help.
@@jkeiffer I think the fear of the pace and my reaction time would probably be the main thing. I just find it easier to come forward when I need to instead of having to get everything in the air before it gets behind me.
Thank you for your insight! I will record myself playing next time. And I do play for fun but would love to get better to try to do local tournaments.
@@asugarholicslife Get used to conquering your fear. Don't forget the closer you are to the NVZ the more the other team has to think about you and their shots. Toe the line and their game has to improve too. Practice blocking with your backhand since it gives you the most coverage. Good luck!
@@jkeiffer thank you, I will do that!
Excellent content and delivery. Thank you!
Boyfriend is getting better significantly faster than I am and I can't keep up, so to keep up I had to come to this video 😭
he probably already watched this video
Hi! Your link to the dink pad doesn't work. Where can we buy it?
Go to enhancepickleball.com
Good content.
Glad you think so!
When are you launching the Dink Master?!?!
Its up for pre-order now
I’m the 100k viewer ✊
Beast!
pickleball coach to tennis player " top players can rally for 10 minutes" tennis player "kill me now."
Anna Leigh’s DUPR isn’t even 6.5 lol
I'm actually a 6.68 DUPR in singles right now. 5.61 in doubles. 💪
Liar I tried all of the techniques they didn’t work