Ready Position 0:27 Paddle Position: Area 1=Ankle/Knee, Area 2=Knee/Waist, Area 3= Waist/Shoulders 0:51 Average Height 1:06 Start at base line and work up to kitchen line 1:14 Base Line Ready Position: Good Wide Stance, Paddle Position - top of Area 1 1:47 Where we think the ball is going to end up 2:11 Transition Zone: Paddle Position=Area 1 2:58 Paddle Position: Where we will receive the ball the fastest 3:26 The Kitchen Line 4:00 Ready Paddle Position: Area 3 4:13 Where we will receive the ball the quickest 5:07 Dink Battle - ball speed-up - ready position=Area 1 6:27 Paddle Position: Area 2 7:44 Perceptive 7:59 The earlier we understand how we hit the ball 8:35 How you're hitting the ball
Great video! I started to notice that every time I miss a hit at the kitchen it’s because my feet and body were in the correct stance but I failed to consider my paddle position. So this is really helpful to have guidelines for all areas of the court!
Thanks, Elisha, for making it clear where and why the paddle should be held at ready. First comprehensive video I’ve seen on this topic, valuable lesson, will be sharing with only a selected few 😂
The ready position at the NVZ depends on the level of your opponent. If you are playing with less skilled people they are just as likely to hit the ball at your face as at your feet. So, if you are expecting a shot to your feet and put your paddle in Zone 1 and someone drills it at your face, guess what? The pros all hit the ball at the "right" target so ready position is much more obvious compared to playing with amateurs who hit the ball all over the place.
Played in a scramble type tournament this weekend and as I watched, almost NOBODY got into a ready position. The one's that did were in the finals. I think people try to appear casual like they are above it all. Just a thought. ( or maybe just lazy ).
Ready Position
0:27 Paddle Position: Area 1=Ankle/Knee, Area 2=Knee/Waist, Area 3= Waist/Shoulders
0:51 Average Height
1:06 Start at base line and work up to kitchen line
1:14 Base Line Ready Position: Good Wide Stance, Paddle Position - top of Area 1
1:47 Where we think the ball is going to end up
2:11 Transition Zone: Paddle Position=Area 1
2:58 Paddle Position: Where we will receive the ball the fastest
3:26 The Kitchen Line
4:00 Ready Paddle Position: Area 3
4:13 Where we will receive the ball the quickest
5:07 Dink Battle - ball speed-up - ready position=Area 1
6:27 Paddle Position: Area 2
7:44 Perceptive
7:59 The earlier we understand how we hit the ball
8:35 How you're hitting the ball
First time I've seen this topic discussed in detail. Very detailed and helpful.
Thanks for your feedback!
Great video! I started to notice that every time I miss a hit at the kitchen it’s because my feet and body were in the correct stance but I failed to consider my paddle position. So this is really helpful to have guidelines for all areas of the court!
Thanks, Elisha, for making it clear where and why the paddle should be held at ready. First comprehensive video I’ve seen on this topic, valuable lesson, will be sharing with only a selected few 😂
Excellent instructional clip. Keep it up… Very good overview.
Thanks!
This is one of the best pickleball channel. Thank you and keep on making excellent videos.
Thank you for your encouragement! Much appreciated
The ready position at the NVZ depends on the level of your opponent. If you are playing with less skilled people they are just as likely to hit the ball at your face as at your feet. So, if you are expecting a shot to your feet and put your paddle in Zone 1 and someone drills it at your face, guess what? The pros all hit the ball at the "right" target so ready position is much more obvious compared to playing with amateurs who hit the ball all over the place.
Excellent tips. Very well presented.
Thank you. Your lessons make so much sense.
Glad to hear!
Thank you. Happy Holiday and have a great new year. Nice poster. :)
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And Happy Holidays to you too!!
This is excellent information! I've learned something today!
Excellent b keep sending.
Great video.
Played in a scramble type tournament this weekend and as I watched, almost NOBODY got into a ready position. The one's that did were in the finals. I think people try to appear casual like they are above it all. Just a thought. ( or maybe just lazy ).
Those that got into ready position/athletic stance most likely played a sport that requires that stance... Tennis, baseball, basketball, etc.
JW Johnson is only exception that always keeps his paddle in position 1 plus he has almost no foot movement...yet he is top 3 player
You're correct and he's a freak of nature 😮
What's is your CRBN paddle of choice?
3X 16 mm and 14mm
This video is best played at the x1.5 speed for me. The talk is way to slow otherwise, for me.
Why can’t people just play normal TENNIS!!?!!!! 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁 crazy how people have gotten so dumb. Tennis is cooler than pickleball! People play tennis!
Why are you on this then if your only game is tennis?
@@FORA182why can’t you just play normal tennis?
@@FORA182pickleball is retarted tennis
to avoid people like you, obviously.