I played against Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters (World #1 Pickleball Team)
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- I played against the best mixed doubles team on the planet, Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters! It was interesting to see how the best team hits their shots, utilizes spins, and strategizes.
Three takeaways I learned from facing them..
1️⃣ If you are playing against a team you know is stronger than you.. don't veer away from how you typically play. I tried to go for WAY to much on the majority of my shots, ultimately, beating myself.
2️⃣ They would punish you for hitting dead dinks. If we hit a bad dink, they would capitalize on it, and make it next to impossible to get the point back to neutral.
3️⃣ Their anticipation was on another level. Whenever we would initiate a speedup, they were all over it. It felt as if Ben was always making contact to the ball directly in the center of his paddle. No mis-hits.
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I have been saying you are my favorite Internet Pickleball guru, but now… it’s even more so! Dude, you scored a few points on the two goats! You are legit!
Thanks Mike!! Haha!!
Great effort. Talented, self-aware and humble! Way to rock it.
Spot on!
Thank you so much 😀
My thought! Humble and willing to share and teach. 👏👏👏
I love the way you point out your own mistakes, the way you don't blame your partner in any way, and the way you give positive remarks to opponents. It shows class, leadership, and wisdom.
Thanks so much! I appreciate that :)
Thank you for showing your vulnerability. Even losing and seeing your play and talking about it is helping a lot of people. iI mean...this is Ben here!!! You ARE GREAT!!!!
Well said! Too nice!!
This is exactly what I do! When I get a great player or team, I keep challenging them to rematches so I can get as much of an ass-kicking exposure to what the best do and learn from it. Great breakdown, love your observations and wish you well in your career advancement!
Glad to hear you're taking a similar approach!
I prefer watching and following you since you helped me a lot with my game , Ben doesn’t have videos like you do and you’re always taking the time to help everyone like myself, we’ll appreciated 🙏
That is so nice, thanks for that :)
Your honesty and humility only increases your coaching ability and integrity. The 3 points you described after the game are so relatable! It is no wonder your fan base is growing. ❤
Thank you Jill, I'm trying my best!
Wow Tanner! This is absolutely incredible and you should defff be proud of those fast hands battles! I would totally be in my head in a high pressure match as well 😂
Happy birthday bro! ❤ $25 for your 25th birthday, you deserve all the praise.
Always love the way you can break it down and even show us tips that you learned from these competitive tournaments!
Kali is playing in a mixed doubles with me on her birthday day 11/2, The Florida Georgia classic
Thanks Mike, such a kind message and I appreciate that donation, can't believe I am 25 haha!! Amazing with Kali, I'll be on the lookout to see how you guys do :)
@@tanner.pickleballForgot to ask, did you say anything to them before or after the game? Or just kept it basic and respectful with paddle taps ?
Love your attitude dude! You are truly in the "process mindset" of a champion!. Been watching your stuff for more than 2 years now and now you're playing Ben and Anna. Keep on at it man! Really appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge!
So nice of you, thank you! Enjoying the journey!!
Super awesome living vicariously through you Tanner so much fun. I can’t wait for you to play them again. Good luck!
Can't wait! So nice of you :)
You’re awesome Tanner. How incredible and exciting that experience must have been. You’re already better for it and I know you’re going to be one of the greats. My heart would be in my throat for sure.
Thanks so much!! I will get more and more comfortable each time :)
I am so happy for you! Thank you for sharing this incredible experience and on your birthday, even sweeter! I love your mindset about the whole thing! Great attitude! Your take aways are so helpful for all of us when we play teams that are much better than us! Keep going! Share more of your matches! Great learning tools for us!
Thank you!! So nice of you :)
This was so fun to see! Thanks for sharing it. Your hand speed is insane! Know you’ve got a lot of folks cheering for ya!
Thanks Johnny, nice of you!
You are my favorite. Someone once told me KIS ( Keep it simple ) when up against harder players. That has helped me. That and dink middle dink middle dink middle also works for me to have a actual target to hit no mater the nerves i feel to help me calm down
I appreciate that! Excellent advice you have received as well, I agree with it all ;)
Well played and as always great, entertaining, and humble teachings. Thank you!!
Thank you kindly!
I love the honest comments, Tanner. When you hit a foolish shot, you own it, learn from it and move on. Overall, I thought you played a solid second game and I'm loving watching your ascent.
Thank you so much Scott!
It is amazing to see you playing the #1 players in the world. This is where you belong, brother
Thanks so much!!!
I also went back and forth to see it many times. I don't know English so I used Google Translate to understand your knowledge. You are a great teacher, I wish you always have a lot of fun in life.
Thank you so much duong!!
I appreciate how your feedback v. Johns can be generalized to the rest of us in the 3.0 to 4.0 demographic. Keep up the good work.
Agreed - thanks!!
Cool 😎! Well deserved opportunity ! Thanks for the PB instructional coaching; very beneficial ! And btw.. Happy Birthday 🎉
Thanks on both fronts :)
So cool. Watching this put a big smile on my face as i remembered my first tournament. Adrenalin kicked in big time, squeezing the paddle too tight, hitting the ball harder than normal and attempting so many shots I would never normally do. A learning experience on controlling emotions for sure.
Totally right! Glad you enjoyed this! :)
Your hands battles against Ben were awesome! I love your videos and breakdowns, you are always spot on and super helpful. Thanks and congrats on playing two goats!!
Thank you! So nice of you :)
You had some great shots against the best players in the world and caused some unforced errors on them and earned points. Way to go. Good reminder to relax and play your game. Appreciate the play and strategy analysis.
Thanks! It's a great feeling to play against them. 😊
I love these breakdown videos. Please keep them coming ❤
Thanks for that, so fun making them!
Way to go!! I thoroughly enjoy your commentary on your games. Honest, transparent, thoughtful…so vulnerable…HELPFUL…sometimes you just make me crack up! Seriously fun to listen to, I laugh, I think, I learn.
I appreciate that!
I also love your humility and the insights gained! Thank you for sharing both of those with us!!! I love your videos and always learn something.
You are so welcome!
Thanks!
Jondy that you SO much for this!!! Too epic!!
So glad you got to play them and thank you for sharing the game.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You are such an easy guy to pull for man. I appreciate the way you deliver insightful content consumable by any level player. And on top of that you got game. Continued success !!
I appreciate that!
Your analyses of the game are the best, thank you for sharing yr journey.
I appreciate that!
This video was outstanding. I greatly appreciate your match breakdowns, as they have significantly enhanced my understanding of the game. My friends and I have become better players thanks to your insights. I can't wait to see how far you go!
Glad you enjoyed it! So nice of you for cheering me on :)
Tanner, hope all is well! Congrats on your 25's, and on the same day playing the best mixed doubles there has been. Love the way you breakdown your games, and continue to learn from them. We will keep rooting for you, many blessings to you and your family!
Thanks so much Carlos! So nice of you :)
Such an awesome experience, thanks for sharing it and congrats for scoring points on the GOATs!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Tanner...my man! Regardless of the outcome of the match, how many people in the world can say they've won a hands battle against the GOAT?! I loved watching this and had a smile on my face the whole time, probably because I could almost feel how geeked out you must have been! You're humble and hungry and that translates to even more success!
So nice of you Steve, thanks for this comment!
Your short videos are the best, but this was great as well. We have all been there, being overmatched, so appreciate your perspective on it. Hope you make it, you are very close.
Thank you so much! I try everyday!
So much fun to watch Tanner, love your enthusiasm, humility and candour!
Thanks Andrew!!!
So proud of your team having the opportunity to play BJ and ALW. You learn fast and you will do better next time.
Thanks I agree!
I rewatched that point where you say you got smoked like 5 times. Ben is an animal, that was so good. I appreciate your honesty and you should definitely be proud to even be qualified to be on the same court.
Thanks!
I said it before… I use to tune in when you were starting your UA-cam and no sponsor. I’m so happy that now you’re playing against pro… not only pros but #1 in the world. Great work Tanner! Well done. If you’re ever in San Diego would love to play with you
Thank you so much! Absolutely will remember that if I’m in SD
Your best video yet. Thank for sharing your thoughts on your most "foolish" shots because its so relatable!
Glad you enjoyed it!
OMG! So stoked for you!!! My two favs on the court together!!!
Thanks Lyn!
Wow! Such a wonderful birthday experience/opportunity playing against the GOAT. Love the video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Tanner, you are very humble! Great effort, shows your human & can learn just like the rest of us!!
I appreciate that!
When you mentioned that you played these guys, I went and found the game on UA-cam. Watched the whole thing.
First game, I was worried for you both. You look over-awed, and in a rush....
2nd game was so much better, more patient, and noticed you were playing more to Ben.
But....you should be really proud of how you did. Best 2 players in the world.....and look at your individual hand battles with Ben! Way to go buddy.
Great learns for u. Only get better by playing better players.
Well done buddy.
Thank you totally agree, next time will be better!
This was wild. I have always been like, "Aahhh he makes great content but what does he know???" 😂😂😂 You're out here playing Ben and Waters 😎😎😎
hahahahahah fair enough
What an experience! Thank you for sharing! You're the man!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job Tanner! Yeah now that you mention it I think I've been overhitting when playing against strong teams lately.
Too funny, yep!
I've been following you for a while-it's amazing to see how far you've come, and now you're playing these two! Great stuff! That was awesome!
Thanks for that!
That’s a really honest breakdown of the game.
I always make far more mistakes with players I know that are better than me.
Great experience though! 👏
Thanks Jason!
Happy Birthday! What a day to play ALW and Ben! Great job... you scored way more points than I would have!
Thanks! hahaha!
Tanner is the man of the people!!!!
These pros are nice to us, but Tanner loves us more than these pros!!!!
Tanner loves us and we take him for granite !
The pros don’t have time for us, but Tanner has taught us and nurtured myself for a long time now….
Tanner you shall receive the title
“Pickleball Shepherd” for all your deeds!!
Making the world a better place in pb lessons!
You are the man!! :)
Great game! Your partner was pretty good too, I am sure the experience was invaluable to your journey
to the top. You will get there. Happy belated
birthday.
Yes she was, thank you very much :)
Surreal!!!! What an incredible experience 🎉🎉🎉
So fun :)
Been watching your stuff on tiktok for a while and didn't realize you have a youtube. Great to see you compete against the best!
Welcome aboard! Thank you :) I also have a newsletter! Tannerpickleball.com
The 60 second man, quick and to the point…. Like a shot of bourbon of tips. Thanks
Hahahaha
I totally resonate with how you can so easily psyche yourself out during a match when you feel even slight indimidation. The mistakes start fully flooding in, and it was a lesson I recently learned too. Have to try to calm myself, don't think about making mistakes and play at 60%.
Exactly, I am working on that as well!
So cool! I would have been SO nervous too! Love that you make that lesson numero uno: just freakin relax! Playing tight sucks
It’s so true about playing tight!
Loved your commentary on this! I learned something and was amused!! ALW is amazing!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
been following your tips for a while no idea you were this legit!! way to go dude you played great!
Glad you enjoyed!
Dude! You are great. Nice job man. Really impressed.
Thanks a ton!
badass Tanner!! thanks for sharing, always love your under 60 tips! keep going
Appreciate the love!
It's awesome you scored points on the goat! In no matter of time you'll be competing and it will be 10-10!!!
Thanks Hash!!
I’m rooting for you! I’m taking your lessons and applying them to intimidating players
You got it! Keep practicing!
that's awesome Tanner! I now can say I get PB tips from someone whose played against Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters :)
That is awesome! Thank you :)
Amazing, thanks for sharing the experience and what a birthday present! Great videos
Thank you :)
Wow🎉playing against the best team does blow your mind. When I play against better players I seem to overdo it also, so this vid helps me to really think about making adjustments and play with what you know and do no matter who it is. You are my favorite person to learn from..Thanks 🙏 again
Yep my pleasure!
Whenever I am at the public courts, I'm looking to play the best players. That's how you get better! You just played the BEST! And you will grow immensely from it.
Thanks Charles!!
Cool! What an experience and y'all did well! I learned a lot watching it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow🎉playing against the best team does blow your mind. When I play against better players I seem to overdo it also, so this vid helps me to really think about making adjustments and play with what you know and do no matter who it is. Thanks 🙏 again
Yep my pleasure!
Awesome recap. Looks like it was an incredible experience. Keep going!
Thank you! Will do!
Bro trust me, in time you will overcome the legends !!! It’s bound to happen!!! You shall become the next face of pickle ball!!
Thanks man!
Hey Tanner….. you did better than great !
…. Also you have raised a generation !…. Don’t worry brother… the John brothers willl be delivered into our hands in the Olympics !
Thanks man!!!
Congratulations, in that kain games, you allways learn something knew. Salute from Guadalajara Mexico.
Thank you very much!
The legend of TT continues!! good stuff dude!
Heheh thanks!!
Great video as always Tanner!!! Amazing my friend!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love these video. I honestly like them better with no background music just raw video with your commentary, keep it up tho will watch either way
Noted! Thank you very much :)
Great game!!! Great insights into the game against the two goats
Glad you enjoyed!
Great analysis. Thanks Tanner
Thank you!!
Great and honest assessment. Intimidated, of course and probably how I would feel playing against you.
Too nice JW!!
This is awesome, instantly clicked when I read the title! Great Pickleball!
Amazing!!!
This is sick bro. You stood in there with the best. Took your licks, and scored a few. Awesome.
Thanks a ton!
I love this....Tanner you are the man!
Thank you!!
You're a great person, such humility! Best of luck on your journey
You are so kind
That’s so awesome you were able to face the best players in the world! My man you’ve come such a long way is a short amount of time. All your hardwork is paying off.
I appreciate that! Love every second!
Tanner: So our gameplan was to target Ben Johns.
😂just playing, love the breakdown. Great seeing you on the big stage. You'll be up there with the best in no time.
hahahaahha
I see that you are already in the path to becoming as amazing as them :)…amazing attitude ❤
Thank you so much!
I love your humility and yet the description of your mental games in which I struggle with the most. I love how you describe your mental game as well!!! True reflection of an amazing character and an amazing pickleball player.
And by the way I see your surfboard in the back ground. If you have come to aguadilla Puerto Rico to surf. Let me know hit me up for an apartment to stay for good surf spot and some off the chain pickleball games;)
That sounds amazing I will keep that in mind, that would be pretty sweet!!
What a great video. I learn so much from you. Thank you for taking the time to post. ❤🎉😊
Appreciate you and I appreciate that tip. Too kind of a person!
Tanner, amazing to play against the best in the world. This experience will take you to the next level 🎉
Thanks TCW!
SO cool bro!!! What an experience for you both!!!
Btw, I absolutely LOVE all your content!! You’ve helped me improve my game immensely!!
The best!
Tanner, this was awesome. I sooooo appreciate your humility especially as you go thru points lost to ALW and BJ....you had some GR* points too! Also, I reached out to your NJ club to get a hold of you plz. Trying to find out about privates and camps with you. Best, Lynn P
Thanks Lynn!! Shoot me an email: tomassitanner@gmail.com!!
And, happy birthday dude! You’re killin’ it! Keep grinding!
Haha thanks Conor!!
Killing it like always Tanner!
Thanks Andy!!
Great way to analyze and adjust your game! That is impressive.
Glad you enjoyed it
I find myself doing this too playing higher level players. This channel is awesome. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Fenix!!
So cool, Tanner!!! Thanks for showing us!
Thanks for watching!
Less than a year ago you were posting grainy footage from local tournaments. Crazy to see you getting after it again these two. Congrats!!
Too funny haha!
As usual, I learn something from every video you post.
Glad to hear it!
I can't believe Ben and Anna got to meet the goat 😆
hehehehehe
Love your introspection here. Sky’s the limit for you with your attitude and mindset. You’ll get em nextime😅
Thank you so much! I appreciate that :)