wow best explanation of the mindset/thinking during a dink exchange. I struggle with being impatient and thinking about and speeding up too early/not advantageous.....this video really helps understand the thought process and learning to recognize the various positions you are in during the exchange
I am a teacher by profession and know when I am being taught very well. John's methods (and insights) on teaching pickleball are the best on youtube. Many thanks, John.
Another excellent explanation and slow mo video of pro play and mindset that's not obvious. I struggle with doing more speed ups and defending counters at the NVZ. There's a lot to recognize and learn from in the video in that regard including footwork, movement and ready position in addition to John's articulate instruction.
Noice. Always helpful to me to have points worked thru. Commenting on your own thought process and that of your opponent. I've not heard the hunting analogy and the progression. Love it. Easy to see you do it, and as always, challenging to actually implement. But I'll try and that's what keeps this game interesting. Constant improvement possibilities. Thanks JC
Totally stumbled on your channel and I, along with my family started playing about two months ago and we are hooked. We basically have been playing as a family on the weekends and we spend all day playing. We bring so much food and everything but the kitchen sink😅. But this is definitely helpful because I want to get better at the kitchen. My issue is that I watch all these videos and I almost have it replayed in my head, what to do, the proper form, the proper technique during the game. I end up with a lot of unforced errors, mostly backhand side. I have to remind myself to play since I have a good handle of the feel of the game since I have a tennis background. Your videos help and I like that your videos are shorter than most other channels but concise and to the point. Thanks so much.
Awesome content (as usual) John, thanks !!! Unless you already have done this, it would be great to get your thought process/ready position/ court position---- essentially this same breakdown after a third shot drive/fifth shot drop combo. Once you assess your 3rd drive, how do you decide how far you move in? What is your criteria to attack the 5th shot or drop it? How do you communicate this with your partner ahead of time etc. etc. Thanks !!!!
John, you brought up aspects that I had not thought of. I jump the gun early and don’t realize it till it’s too late. I’m trying to improve my game at the nvz by drilling. Do you have suggestions on how improve hunting and defense? . Thank you
I am a 3.5 and playing players that are also similar ratings. But, it seems like we are all still at the stage of playing more of a tennis style play than a PB style of play. How can I force the other players into a pro-style play or should I play the pro dinking style (hunting style) and they will have to adapt? I don't understand how to make this transition. It is very rare to ever be in a "dinking land" style of play.
I know how that goes! Unsure if yours is similar to what I faced in the past, but the gameplay at that level was often much faster points, lots of speed-ups or "attempted winners", and USUALLY there is a player on one or both teams who is slower both approaching [and stepping back from] the kitchen where appropriate which often lowers the amount of dinking situations. Though a single player can't usually change the whole flow of the game, if you take the opportunity to work on your 3rd shot drops or otherwise force a dinking situation it can naturally develop. Also, if your teammate is onboard with what you're going for it can be more of a concerted effort .... that way both of you can be a rising tide to lift all ships ;)
Thanks for the great reply and advice! I'm currently not in league play, do to some injuries, but when I get active with a partner again I will be sure we head more into pro mode, and less "I want to be a tennis pro who plays Pickleball" mode!
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John, this is easily the best pickleball channel on youtube. These slow-motion pro analysis videos are amazing, keep it coming.
Agreed
Thanks, will do!
John is the GOAT of instructional Pickleball videos! Excellent breakdown and insight. Thank you!
I appreciate that!
Really love this analysis!
6:01 Love the overlay of the two positions, great visualization
Thank you!
wow best explanation of the mindset/thinking during a dink exchange. I struggle with being impatient and thinking about and speeding up too early/not advantageous.....this video really helps understand the thought process and learning to recognize the various positions you are in during the exchange
Glad it was helpful!
Another great video John! You come up with the best analogies! ❤
I am a teacher by profession and know when I am being taught very well. John's methods (and insights) on teaching pickleball are the best on youtube. Many thanks, John.
Another excellent explanation and slow mo video of pro play and mindset that's not obvious. I struggle with doing more speed ups and defending counters at the NVZ. There's a lot to recognize and learn from in the video in that regard including footwork, movement and ready position in addition to John's articulate instruction.
Great video, keep this kind of content coming.
More to come!
Great stuff. As always, phenomenal tips and explanations.
Glad you like them!
Great lesson! I am now a hunter at the Kitchen looking to finish points! thankyou
You can do it!
Noice. Always helpful to me to have points worked thru. Commenting on your own thought process and that of your opponent. I've not heard the hunting analogy and the progression. Love it. Easy to see you do it, and as always, challenging to actually implement. But I'll try and that's what keeps this game interesting. Constant improvement possibilities. Thanks JC
Wow! Awesome!! Love the shot dissection!!! More please!! 😀
For sure!
Totally stumbled on your channel and I, along with my family started playing about two months ago and we are hooked. We basically have been playing as a family on the weekends and we spend all day playing. We bring so much food and everything but the kitchen sink😅. But this is definitely helpful because I want to get better at the kitchen. My issue is that I watch all these videos and I almost have it replayed in my head, what to do, the proper form, the proper technique during the game. I end up with a lot of unforced errors, mostly backhand side. I have to remind myself to play since I have a good handle of the feel of the game since I have a tennis background. Your videos help and I like that your videos are shorter than most other channels but concise and to the point. Thanks so much.
Its a great game!
awesome, thank you!
You bet!
Awesome video. Thanks John!
You bet!
Another great video John. Keep them coming!
Thanks, will do!
Thank you, this clear up a lot for me.
Glad it was helpful!
Great stuff! Thank you for the video breakdown.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video John
Thanks
Very welcome
Great stuff. Your ability to take complex ideas and break it down, to its simple parts, it outstanding. Thank you fir your videos.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!
excellent content. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
Good job!
Thanks!
I would like to see a breakdown of the differences between the men's doubles game and the women's doubles game.
Awesome content (as usual) John, thanks !!! Unless you already have done this, it would be great to get your thought process/ready position/ court position---- essentially this same breakdown after a third shot drive/fifth shot drop combo. Once you assess your 3rd drive, how do you decide how far you move in? What is your criteria to attack the 5th shot or drop it? How do you communicate this with your partner ahead of time etc. etc. Thanks !!!!
Awsome 🥒🥎 Content 🔥👌🏼😀Happy Hunting 🥒🥎r's 🤗
Yes
great strategy. just wish i had the flexibility like you to drag my foot and bend my knee to get low on a dink. great footwork.
it all takes practice! stretching and practice work miracles, you can do it!
John, you brought up aspects that I had not thought of. I jump the gun early and don’t realize it till it’s too late. I’m trying to improve my game at the nvz by drilling. Do you have suggestions on how improve hunting and defense? . Thank you
I am a 3.5 and playing players that are also similar ratings. But, it seems like we are all still at the stage of playing more of a tennis style play than a PB style of play. How can I force the other players into a pro-style play or should I play the pro dinking style (hunting style) and they will have to adapt? I don't understand how to make this transition. It is very rare to ever be in a "dinking land" style of play.
I know how that goes! Unsure if yours is similar to what I faced in the past, but the gameplay at that level was often much faster points, lots of speed-ups or "attempted winners", and USUALLY there is a player on one or both teams who is slower both approaching [and stepping back from] the kitchen where appropriate which often lowers the amount of dinking situations.
Though a single player can't usually change the whole flow of the game, if you take the opportunity to work on your 3rd shot drops or otherwise force a dinking situation it can naturally develop. Also, if your teammate is onboard with what you're going for it can be more of a concerted effort .... that way both of you can be a rising tide to lift all ships ;)
Thanks for the great reply and advice! I'm currently not in league play, do to some injuries, but when I get active with a partner again I will be sure we head more into pro mode, and less "I want to be a tennis pro who plays Pickleball" mode!
Great break down! would that be a foot fault on the 4th shot ? Edit: after a super slow mo the ball might have clipped the NVZ line
The ball doesn't have to land in the kitchen for someone to enter the NVZ.
Happy hunting fellow pickle people!
yes!
8:10, cross-court hard fails again! (My favorite saying on a pickleball court)