Zane is becoming one of my favorite pro players. It's really nice when he breaks everything down in little details. Hope you can get him back and give some lessons about his crazy good top spin drives. Nice work!
Webby so much improvement in your strokes especially if you look back at your old videos. Zane super clear explanation ...can you do more instructional videos like this?
This really helped me a ton. I am transitioning from Tennis to Pickleball and have only been playing for about 7 months. I play tennis with both a two handed forehand and backhand because I have muscular dystrophy. Playing Pickleball has made it easier for me to hit one handers however I would prefer to hit a two handed backhand since I have a hard time gripping the paddle. This lesson gave me visual insight as to what I am doing wrong and how I need to hit more from low to high. Thank you to much for posting this.
Excellent video, I will be watching it several times in the next few months. Every point that Zane made and explained will apply to improving my technique. Thanks to both Zane and Webby.
Glad to see you got some one on one time with a pro like Zane, he really hit the nail on the head with his concise instruction, that gives you some real concrete things to work on to improve immediately. Eddie is lucky to live near and work with top pros so I think this will really help even the odds of future Eddie Vs Webby matches. Plus Zane is just cool so im sure it was a blast.
This was sooo informative. I already have had the push idea down, but the way he explained it in the forehead drive helped me already I woke up this morning after playing and it just was a whole new consistency
After watching this, I realized I was cutting across on my forehand... focused on not doing this last night... It made a noticeable difference in my ground strokes.
Great stuff. On these dinks (tennis player), is it better to add a little under spin by getting under the ball a bit more? Thanks! Edit- nvm you mention it later in the video
Zane showed a lot of character by allowing himself to be filmed when he was hitting tennis groundstrokes. It was really bad, but he handled it very gracefully. He is now one of my favorite pro pickleball players.
thinking of the 2 handed backhand, I wonder what Zane thinks of switching hands so there is no backhand. I'm a 2.5 player and when I had started playing I had an injured dominant shoulder so I learned to play with the other hand, ie left. When my shoulder got better, I just kept using both hands as I liked the extra court coverage and the ability to have a killer forehand from both sides. However I don't see the pro's play this way. What are the cons? hard when returning balls at the net? At what level do you see my type of play as being a severe liability? thx!
Great video! I had the same problem with miss hitting the dinks on the throat of the paddle especially volley dinks For me, I think it comes from baseball where I was taught to bring the gloved hand to the ball in order to catch it So It was like I was trying to catch the ball with my paddle The problem is that the sweet spot of the paddle is far away from the hand I had to train myself to want to hit the ball away from my hand
Players watch paddle direction and speed of their opponents. I know I do. I can thus prepare for a return. I know likely where my opponents' shots are going to go. My point is that we should DISGUISE our shots... which includes trying to hide the direction of our paddles. You, Zane, are proposing we do the opposite, propose we direct our paddle as soon as possible in the direction we are going to hit our shot. I do not agree with this strategy. I earn points by misdirection and disguise, by throwing my opponents off my shot. Thank you for your videos. I do enjoy them. Oh, your using the paper on the paddle to prevent hitting on the throat of the paddle, which I often do, is a great idea that I will use.
There is no reason for anyone grown who did not play tennis with two hands to use two hands. Except if dominant hand is injured...and on some body shot defense. Main issue in pickleball is reach and you are having much less if you are using two hands. I know some players are using two hands...Also there is more flexibility needed which is not there for the most people over 30...Two hands can be used as a coaching tool to develop better one handed technique, but that is extent of it. There is a reason table tennis players use one hand. Where I can argue that pickleball paddle and table tennis paddle are more similar then tennis racquet and pickleball paddle...also speed of the game is more similar...
Durdica, I had just posted the below question before reading your comment which sort of touched on my question. Love your opinion on my question. thx. >> Thinking of the 2 handed backhand, I wonder what Zane thinks of switching hands so there is no backhand. I'm a 2.5 player and when I had started playing I had an injured dominant shoulder so I learned to play with the other hand, ie left. When my shoulder got better, I just kept using both hands as I liked the extra court coverage and the ability to have a killer forehand from both sides. However I don't see the pro's play this way. What are the cons? hard when returning balls at the net? At what level do you see my type of play as being a severe liability? thx!
@@kennethwong7243 it is very simple and you will find out very quickly by winning or loosing points. It can be annoying when you serve to someone's backhand and they smack back forehand...Now I am intrigued, I need to start playing forehands on the both sides....
Watching Webby trying to hit the way he was being shown, he looks really awkward, the way I look after taking a golf lesson. Takes time to make these changes natural
Zane is becoming one of my favorite pro players. It's really nice when he breaks everything down in little details. Hope you can get him back and give some lessons about his crazy good top spin drives. Nice work!
Webby so much improvement in your strokes especially if you look back at your old videos. Zane super clear explanation ...can you do more instructional videos like this?
Zane you are a outstanding instructor. I would love to see more videos. Keep up the good work.
This really helped me a ton. I am transitioning from Tennis to Pickleball and have only been playing for about 7 months. I play tennis with both a two handed forehand and backhand because I have muscular dystrophy. Playing Pickleball has made it easier for me to hit one handers however I would prefer to hit a two handed backhand since I have a hard time gripping the paddle. This lesson gave me visual insight as to what I am doing wrong and how I need to hit more from low to high. Thank you to much for posting this.
Wonderful masterclass. Thank you Zane and Eddie. Can’t wait to see the next masterclass.
Excellent video, I will be watching it several times in the next few months. Every point that Zane made and explained will apply to improving my technique. Thanks to both Zane and Webby.
Glad to see you got some one on one time with a pro like Zane, he really hit the nail on the head with his concise instruction, that gives you some real concrete things to work on to improve immediately. Eddie is lucky to live near and work with top pros so I think this will really help even the odds of future Eddie Vs Webby matches. Plus Zane is just cool so im sure it was a blast.
Great information in this lesson Zane! Broken down nicely, easy to understand and perform. Well done!
Nice. Thank you for showing the real basics
So THIS is how you upped your singles game! Great stuff Zane!
Very instructive and applicable stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Zane, loved your lesson and truly enjoy watching your matches.
Great video. Thanks for posting it and thanks to Zane for allowing it. I hope he will get more clients because of it.
This was sooo informative. I already have had the push idea down, but the way he explained it in the forehead drive helped me already I woke up this morning after playing and it just was a whole new consistency
Great Lession “nice to meet you Jane l thanks for the lesson l
This was super helpful! Thanks for sharing. I'll try the two handed backhand this week!
Very nice coaching...please do more with Zane
GOOD STUFF! I've used Zane's tips the most when conducting 'Drills for Better Skills' meetups and I'm about to do it again today! THANK YOU!
Great video Webby, thats cool that Zane is giving lessons/clinics. I hope to do a lesson with Zane soon. Great tips and great video👍
Ooouu I like the paper test! I'm keeping that in mind when I play tomorrow morning!
Very helpful! He's a very good coach too!
Love watching these videos
Webby - this was the best - you've gotta do more like this
This was really good. Thanks for posting! Coach David
Fantastic!
Great insight. Helped me with every shot! Thank you!
Lots of helpful hints, thanks for sharing
Fantastic player and great instruction!
Thanks for letting us watch on your lesson . Was as instructive to me as well .
Wow, really excellent teacher! I can tell he’s smart.
Good lesson 👏Coming from tennis the dink practice helps 💪Thanks
Very helpful, thanks 😊
Excellent!
Great class!!
SAVED FOR FUTURE WATCHES :)
After watching this, I realized I was cutting across on my forehand... focused on not doing this last night... It made a noticeable difference in my ground strokes.
Great stuff. On these dinks (tennis player), is it better to add a little under spin by getting under the ball a bit more? Thanks!
Edit- nvm you mention it later in the video
Just found your channel, love the videos
Thank you! Welcome aboard!
Zane showed a lot of character by allowing himself to be filmed when he was hitting tennis groundstrokes. It was really bad, but he handled it very gracefully. He is now one of my favorite pro pickleball players.
thinking of the 2 handed backhand, I wonder what Zane thinks of switching hands so there is no backhand. I'm a 2.5 player and when I had started playing I had an injured dominant shoulder so I learned to play with the other hand, ie left. When my shoulder got better, I just kept using both hands as I liked the extra court coverage and the ability to have a killer forehand from both sides. However I don't see the pro's play this way. What are the cons? hard when returning balls at the net? At what level do you see my type of play as being a severe liability? thx!
Great teacher Zane. Off to do some dink practice (I am a dinkaholic in a banger town)
The micro adjustments given by Zane were eye-opening! Do you know where in the USA he’s located?
KILLER COACHING.......!! ZN is DA BOMB!
Great video! I had the same problem with miss hitting the dinks on the throat of the paddle especially volley dinks For me, I think it comes from baseball where I was taught to bring the gloved hand to the ball in order to catch it So It was like I was trying to catch the ball with my paddle The problem is that the sweet spot of the paddle is far away from the hand I had to train myself to want to hit the ball away from my hand
Man can I book one of these lessons?
zanenavratilpickleball.com/contact/
Merci de Montréal
Zane - Is the two handed backhand more for power or control?
Players watch paddle direction and speed of their opponents. I know I do. I can thus prepare for a return. I know likely where my opponents' shots are going to go. My point is that we should DISGUISE our shots... which includes trying to hide the direction of our paddles. You, Zane, are proposing we do the opposite, propose we direct our paddle as soon as possible in the direction we are going to hit our shot. I do not agree with this strategy. I earn points by misdirection and disguise, by throwing my opponents off my shot. Thank you for your videos. I do enjoy them. Oh, your using the paper on the paddle to prevent hitting on the throat of the paddle, which I often do, is a great idea that I will use.
I can't stop popping it up and when I swing for power the ball goes wild 🥴
There is no reason for anyone grown who did not play tennis with two hands to use two hands. Except if dominant hand is injured...and on some body shot defense. Main issue in pickleball is reach and you are having much less if you are using two hands. I know some players are using two hands...Also there is more flexibility needed which is not there for the most people over 30...Two hands can be used as a coaching tool to develop better one handed technique, but that is extent of it. There is a reason table tennis players use one hand. Where I can argue that pickleball paddle and table tennis paddle are more similar then tennis racquet and pickleball paddle...also speed of the game is more similar...
Durdica, I had just posted the below question before reading your comment which sort of touched on my question. Love your opinion on my question. thx. >> Thinking of the 2 handed backhand, I wonder what Zane thinks of switching hands so there is no backhand. I'm a 2.5 player and when I had started playing I had an injured dominant shoulder so I learned to play with the other hand, ie left. When my shoulder got better, I just kept using both hands as I liked the extra court coverage and the ability to have a killer forehand from both sides. However I don't see the pro's play this way. What are the cons? hard when returning balls at the net? At what level do you see my type of play as being a severe liability? thx!
@@kennethwong7243 it is very simple and you will find out very quickly by winning or loosing points. It can be annoying when you serve to someone's backhand and they smack back forehand...Now I am intrigued, I need to start playing forehands on the both sides....
Great video! Getting to have even a group lesson from Zane was awesome. Valuable teacher/encourager of the game. Love watching him play!
Eddie needs 5 years of lessons :)
Watching Webby trying to hit the way he was being shown, he looks really awkward, the way I look after taking a golf lesson. Takes time to make these changes natural