It doesn’t get much better than this! I played open play today and just focused on one tip - watching the ball through my shot. Oh man!!! I think that actually helped my footwork and it also helped me slow down my backswing. It definitely improved my consistency. This is one of the best videos I have seen, and I’ve watched lots!
I watch a lot of pickleball videos and this is hands-down the best! I’m anxious to put these tools in use when I play tonight. Thanks so much for an excellent training video!
Out of the thousands of pickleball lesson videos out there, this one is definitely the best that I have seen. So glad I ran across it. Can't wait to put these lessons into play. Thanks for sharing Shea.
Superb, helpful video for an intermediate player like myself who is hoping to improve his game. I can't wait to get out on the court and practice some of these principles. Thanks!
Outstanding video. I applied the footwork approach today and played much better than normal. Hips are sore from it but that’s a sign I haven’t been doing this in the past.
A great video for those wanting to move from basic skills to the next level. Will be on my "must watch again and again" list. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
really enjoyed the 5 lessons to better play. Very clear instructions and great drill tips. Easy to understand and follow. I will be using the tips tomorrow...
I’ve been slow ping that backswing a bit more now and saw that it didn’t take away power. Realizing to get my hip rotation into that serve helped SIGNIFICANTLY!! 🙌🏽
This was one of your best videos! I must watch again and again. Enjoyed the emphasis on footwork. Soo many players are so focus on hitting the proper stroke, they forget about proper footwork as they approach their shot. Again Thankyou. Your pickleball brother.
Fantastic vid Shea. I have been really focusing on my footwork over the last year and would say it has changed my game. I'm going to incorporate calling the score before I start my serve routine. Best vid yet.
Thank you for this amazing video. I am at a 3.0 ish level and this video is a perfect way to get more focussed on the fundamentals to help move me higher.
I couldnt agree with you more regarding footwork.I realized this a few months ago and Once I got low I stopped missing shots! not all but I became more consistant. I also find keeping my shoulders and head level and square to the net, I see the ball more accurate .
Shea is perfectly correct on the matter of keeping your eye on the ball up until contact, apart from a fast hands battle. I was reinforcing this during a drill session recently as was delightfully surprised at how much more certainly I made contact with my paddle's sweet spot and how much more accurate my shots and dinks were. These small and simple poi ts can make a massive difference in your playing!
This is so well known for tennis players. One thing is missing from the foot work video is that you should always be on your toe when you move. Watch how Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic move on the tennis court. That's exactly how you should move on the PB court.
The crossover is more difficult and leaves you less well balanced and stable, but it is a faster start for long runs like in tennis at the baseline. Pball is played at the net mostly, and a rapid shuffle allows the quick response critical to pball net play.
@@davidwatkins8016 Interesting. My tennis instructor would often scold me when I did not employ the cross-over at the net for volleys. I felt more comfortable shuffling at the net in tennis. Am new to Pickel ball and I will try watching pro players. But I think you are saying the pro pickelball players will shuffle at net and rarely employ cross-over step for volleys.
@@Better_Call_Raul I’m not sure, but pb volley rallies are so frequent and so close up to the kitchen that fancy footwork may not be the best way to go. Also there is less territory to cover laterally in pball than in tennis so a big crossover step is not required to cover the line.
I come from a tennis background, now mostly pball. Two notable differences are you want to be in a stable defensive position mostly in pickleball. The court is small, you have a partner close by and the shots come quicker at you. Keeping square to your opponent (no crossover unless necessary to reach a wide shot) and keeping a stable footing is key. Tennis involves a lot of sprints in various directions requiring you to be on your toes. Not so much with pickleball.
I’ve been playing recreationally for a couple years now and my game is so inconsistent it’s frustrating to play, and as you may guess I’m doing none of these things consciously. I’m gonna start w consistent footwork and go from there. Excited to play my next game. Thanks for the great tips
Just one point of near-confusion: @ 9:49, the PRO TIP is: "STOP calling the score before you serve." HUH? But then, you say that calling the score AS you serve will mess you up - which makes sense. Then, @ 10:15, the SOLUTION is: "[DO] call the score before your serving routine." Sort of a mixed message...but the LATTER advice holds. I call out the score LOUDLY and CLEARLY, BEFORE each serve, and that has never been an issue.
I’m sorry if it wasn’t clear. The advice is to stop calling the score during your serving routine. Instead call the score, then proceed with your normal routine.
This should be a core video for 3.5+. I think you need to play a bit before these can really sink in, but that's just my opinion. No bad time to hear it, but with everything you have to put it into practice for it to stick.
I haven’t seen anyone ever simplify the footwork, contact and serve this well. Incredible. Just watched those three again.
It doesn’t get much better than this! I played open play today and just focused on one tip - watching the ball through my shot. Oh man!!! I think that actually helped my footwork and it also helped me slow down my backswing. It definitely improved my consistency. This is one of the best videos I have seen, and I’ve watched lots!
Wow I think I will watch this video over and over again
Each of the five lessons were clearly presented and easy to understand.
He’s absolutely right, I’ve only been playing for 3 months and when I started getting low my game changed dramatically and I’ve gone to 4.0 now
I watch a lot of pickleball videos and this is hands-down the best! I’m anxious to put these tools in use when I play tonight. Thanks so much for an excellent training video!
Superb video covering important topics that many other people don't even mention. Well done. Thank you.
Out of the thousands of pickleball lesson videos out there, this one is definitely the best that I have seen. So glad I ran across it. Can't wait to put these lessons into play. Thanks for sharing Shea.
This is 5 videos in 1, thank you for the great tips.
Superb, helpful video for an intermediate player like myself who is hoping to improve his game. I can't wait to get out on the court and practice some of these principles. Thanks!
Only 8 minutes in and I can tell you a good percentage of what he is saying I haven’t heard. Thank you so much!! Definitely watching the full video
Outstanding video. I applied the footwork approach today and played much better than normal. Hips are sore from it but that’s a sign I haven’t been doing this in the past.
I’ve got a tonne of gratitude for you sir. Wow wow wow. I’ve got my marching orders for the next couple months. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A great video for those wanting to move from basic skills to the next level. Will be on my "must watch again and again" list. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
really enjoyed the 5 lessons to better play. Very clear instructions and great drill tips. Easy to understand and follow. I will be using the tips tomorrow...
New player here. Very valuable information, and a path for practicing to improve. Thank You!
one of the best pickleball vids I've seen, dense/concise - just great info.
Your instruction is 2nd to none and makes perfect sense ,thanks for breaking down step by step and showing me things that I need to change....
I’ve been slow ping that backswing a bit more now and saw that it didn’t take away power. Realizing to get my hip rotation into that serve helped SIGNIFICANTLY!! 🙌🏽
Love that it helped you! That’s super cool 🤝
@@sheaunderwood APPRECIATE IT! ✔️
Great video, so many useful tips in one clip! Watched it 2 times, and will rewatch again. Thank you for helping players like me to advance! 👏
This was one of your best videos! I must watch again and again. Enjoyed the emphasis on footwork. Soo many players are so focus on hitting the proper stroke, they forget about proper footwork as they approach their shot. Again Thankyou.
Your pickleball brother.
THANKS BUDDY!! This is the best pickleball tips ever shared and you just made me a much better pickleball player!!
Excellent lessons! I learnt a lot! Thank you! 😊
Wow, what a great summary of ways to improve. Packed, succinct, high yield tips. Thanks so much for posting.
Fantastic vid Shea. I have been really focusing on my footwork over the last year and would say it has changed my game. I'm going to incorporate calling the score before I start my serve routine. Best vid yet.
Direct and to the point. Thanks, great video. I have saved it and will refer to it as I attempt to get better.
Outstanding PB video! Filled with practical tips, thank you, and keep up the good job!
This has been the best teaching subscription I've found. Thank you. I'm spreading the word to my peeps!
Thank you for this amazing video. I am at a 3.0 ish level and this video is a perfect way to get more focussed on the fundamentals to help move me higher.
I couldnt agree with you more regarding footwork.I realized this a few months ago and Once I got low I stopped missing shots! not all but I became more consistant. I also find keeping my shoulders and head level and square to the net, I see the ball more accurate .
Shea is perfectly correct on the matter of keeping your eye on the ball up until contact, apart from a fast hands battle. I was reinforcing this during a drill session recently as was delightfully surprised at how much more certainly I made contact with my paddle's sweet spot and how much more accurate my shots and dinks were. These small and simple poi ts can make a massive difference in your playing!
Absolutely! Such a basic principle but so undervalued.
First time ive taken notes on ANY UA-cam video. This one is that good. Thanks for your work!
This is so well known for tennis players. One thing is missing from the foot work video is that you should always be on your toe when you move. Watch how Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic move on the tennis court. That's exactly how you should move on the PB court.
what about cross-over step? it is used in tennis but he does not mention cross-over step here. Think he actually says the cross-over step is wrong.
The crossover is more difficult and leaves you less well balanced and stable, but it is a faster start for long runs like in tennis at the baseline. Pball is played at the net mostly, and a rapid shuffle allows the quick response critical to pball net play.
@@davidwatkins8016 Interesting. My tennis instructor would often scold me when I did not employ the cross-over at the net for volleys. I felt more comfortable shuffling at the net in tennis. Am new to Pickel ball and I will try watching pro players. But I think you are saying the pro pickelball players will shuffle at net and rarely employ cross-over step for volleys.
@@Better_Call_Raul I’m not sure, but pb volley rallies are so frequent and so close up to the kitchen that fancy footwork may not be the best way to go. Also there is less territory to cover laterally in pball than in tennis so a big crossover step is not required to cover the line.
I come from a tennis background, now mostly pball. Two notable differences are you want to be in a stable defensive position mostly in pickleball. The court is small, you have a partner close by and the shots come quicker at you. Keeping square to your opponent (no crossover unless necessary to reach a wide shot) and keeping a stable footing is key. Tennis involves a lot of sprints in various directions requiring you to be on your toes. Not so much with pickleball.
This is a good video. Good work dude!
Great stuff, always looking for footwork drills and tips and tricks to help advance my game.
Great video with so much useful information. I will watch it again to absorb it more. Thanks!
Thank you for all the great information! Saving to review again and again and again ...
Excellent video! 🙌
Amazing video - super helpful, very clear & well organized tips!
So many interesting moves, clearly explained, and in such a short time. Thanks!
Very good instructional video . Thank you
Thanks for the tips. I am a beginner just started last month.
This video is really useful. Love it!👍😍 Thanks for sharing 😊
Love this video! Thanks for all the pointers!
thanks . your lesson is very helpful, focus and to the point. you are kind😊
I’ve been playing recreationally for a couple years now and my game is so inconsistent it’s frustrating to play, and as you may guess I’m doing none of these things consciously. I’m gonna start w consistent footwork and go from there. Excited to play my next game. Thanks for the great tips
Stunningly good!
I may watch this video 100 times.
Love, love, love.
I’ve saved it so I can practice over and over!
This is one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen
Great lesson thank for this free information! Really appreciated !
Great video. What is the backboard thing you have attached to the fence? Please. Thanks
I think it's for practicing your serves... When I played tennis we had something similar
First time to watch this guy… even as a beginner I learned a lot! I particularly liked the drills.
Thanks Julia 🤝
Nicely Done. Great job in keeping it simple! Your topics are spot on. Keep up the great work.
So right about calling out the score.
Took me wayyy too long to realize that
Great video on practical strategies. Thanks.
this was so helpful, thank you so much for making!
This just completely changed my game. I don't even know how to measure how much this improved my play overall. Thank you!
THANK YOU FOR A VERY HELPFUL VIDEO.
i HAVE SUBSCRIBED.
I just started playing and sure can use a good paddle man that be so so great
Thanks for such a useful video. I saved it for future reference.
Thanks! It’s a long one for sure but I didn’t want to hold anything back 👍
@sheaunderwood I watched all the way through but I know I'll want to watch again! 🙂
Outstanding Shea. Thank you.
Great explanations🎉
You are a great teacher thanks!
You’re a great student 🤝
@@sheaunderwood Thanks Shea appreciated !
Great tips. Thanks a lot.
Really excellent training.
Great video , I will start getting lower . thank you!
You’re welcome!
Really great tips! Thank you
Fantastic instruction.
Do you use the eastern grip for forehand and the continental for everything else
Great instruction!
Very good tips. Thank you.
Solid. Lots of good tips in this video.
Great tips
Breathing Great share!
Definitely the best PB content I've come across so far. Notifications on!
Just one point of near-confusion: @ 9:49, the PRO TIP is: "STOP calling the score before you serve." HUH? But then, you say that calling the score AS you serve will mess you up - which makes sense. Then, @ 10:15, the SOLUTION is: "[DO] call the score before your serving routine." Sort of a mixed message...but the LATTER advice holds. I call out the score LOUDLY and CLEARLY, BEFORE each serve, and that has never been an issue.
I’m sorry if it wasn’t clear. The advice is to stop calling the score during your serving routine. Instead call the score, then proceed with your normal routine.
Great info!
Really good video with some really good drills. Is your paddle giveaway only for U.S. residents/addresses like all the other giveaways?
great vid - thanks!
Very well done
Thank you
very good explanation
Great tips thanks
Great tips! Thanks!
Great share! Thank you!
Thanks for visiting
Good stuff thank you!
thank u for your lessons
That’s a great video. Tips are very practical!
this is the video i needed
What’s the name of the backboard you are using in this video?
Very, very good video!
great video thanks
Great video
Thanks dude!
man thanks bruv you really helped me
How do you hold the PB Paddle? I used to play ping-pong, so I hold my PB paddle like a ping-pong racquet with a finger on the paddle.
This should be a core video for 3.5+. I think you need to play a bit before these can really sink in, but that's just my opinion. No bad time to hear it, but with everything you have to put it into practice for it to stick.
Great job!
Helpful
Bending is also a good way to avoid falls.
Great tips as usual Shea! commenting for the algo!
Wow really good video!
Eminently rewatchable.