One of the best channels on pickleball teaching. Jordan explains the nuances of pickleball clearly and accompanied with excellent to understand examples. I love that he doesn't add gimmicks on his teaching. His videos come straight to the point and not waste any time. Awesome! Thank you Jordan and his wife.
In tennis I used to say that you want to take your most comfortable swing. Whether ground stroke or Volley, you want to repeat a certain chain of mechanical and technical motions that are comfortable and repeatable. It's the job of your legs to get your body to the spot on the court that enables you to make the chain of mechanical and technical motions that are comfortable and repeatable. I was happy to hear you repeat the phrase, "Comfort Zone". It's exactly what I was trying to communicate. Comfort Zone.
As a new player, your channel has been a great tool to learn what to do and not to do out on the court. I am going to practice a bunch of things I have learned from watching your videos.
Watching you overreach and hit the ball into the net is a great visual! A light bulb moment! And, THANK You for permission to take a step back! Definitely will be good to drill on that! Great video!
Glad you're out there making content again. The insightful knowledge you provide will carry forward in this new channel and will put you back on top again in no time! Go Jordan!
you are my go to guy Jordon....I have been playing now for 6 years and at age 77+ I am very comfortable playing at a 4.0 level....love your content...Ty
Thank you for the tip. That’s precisely how I pop up the ball. I’m such a passive player that I always wait until the last minute before I hit the ball. I frequently let the ball get behind me. Instead of stepping back to hit it, I hit it with whatever means I had, including flicking the wrist, to get the ball over the net without any control whatsoever.
Another great session from Team Briones. Love the easy-to-read text bubbles too. They help my brain remembers all the great tips just a little bit better.
Great timing on this video. I was drilling with a friend yesterday and she wanted to practice defending against drives at her when she is at the NVZ. A third friend did a video and after seeing your video I reviewed ours and sure enough, even the drives right at her, she was overreaching and popping the balls up. I will have to share this with her.
Excellent tips and reasons for my pop ups Jordan. I must work harder to keep my contact point out in front, even I'd I have to take a step back. Thanks for all your videos.
This is something I definitely need to work on. I have a very bad habit of either kneeling way down and overextending myself and hitting it into the net, or equally bad, backing up a step or two with both feet and now the ball is landing at my feet and I'm completely out of position hitting it into the net or popping it up. Very frustrating because I know I do it but haven't been able to correct it. Drilling would be helpful obviously, just don't have anyone to do it with.
Your videos are great! Have learned a lot. I do think it’s important to introduce those playing with you every time, every video-makes it personal as the “sidekick” role is important.
Very helpful and I really enjoyed your PB Clinic Tuesday afternoon. Learned a lot and now I just need to incorporate what I learned into my ganes. I’ll definitely take another clinic from you. Thank you Jordan! Dee 😊
Hi Jordan, thanks for the great video and tips. Have a bad habit of putting my left hand behind the paddle in my backhand especially and the NVZ, can you do a video on how to fix this and why we may do it. thanks.
So funny. Love you Jordan. Will always love your channel. Your wife rocks and deserves a ton of acknowledgement as well for being your demonstration partner through and through.
Thanks again Jordan for great tips. Definitely enjoyed the funny body shots from Katrina haha.... I've gotten those a few times but is there really anything you can do about the body shots because they come at you so fast with no time to even think?
Most body shots can/should be defended with a backhand volley. Yes, as the ball is coming fast, it’s definitely hard to get every ball back! Keep doing volley drills!
Are you using topsin on those dink returns? What is your opinion on using topspin on both the forehand and backhand dinks? Also, for the deeper dinks (like the ones that land nearer to or at your feet), would those be good to attack with a roll volley or offensive hit?
I have had three Engage paddles (I noticed you are using one also). Two of the three I have noticed the edging coming loose. Engage has been awesome in taking care of me but I am wondering if you have noticed the same thing with your paddle? And, if not, what do you think might be the cause of it?
Looking for a video that would help show redirection of the ball off of your paddle… proper positioning of your paddle in order to do this… Would also like to see dropping the ball in to the no volley zone After your opponent send you a hard return…
I have noticed when I’m dinking if my grip gets too tight (a 6 or 7 grip) I pop it up. In your opinion what is the best grip to use at the NVZ when dinking and then when you attack and when you’re at the baseline?? Thank you.
Any time you are hitting a soft shot (dink, 3rd shot drop, etc) your grip pressure should be very light (around a 3-4). The continental grip is always preferred when hitting dinks at the NVZ line.
Jordon, my pop ups occur when I get caught running to get a short ball. The ball is on its way down from the apex and I need to give it momentum. I’m trying to loosen my grip, but usually my arm is outstretched. What’s the cure?
That’s a tough one, maybe you have to slightly change your court positioning. If you are always playing so far back in the court, then you are going to find yourself running up a lot.
New to your channel and relatively new to “the great game” pickleball! I’m sure you’ll be my on-line coach from now on. Since your lessons are free, I feel ok to give you some free advice in return. Sell ad banners and place on the block wall to dress it up…sponsorship is everywhere in pickleball. Full disclosure, I’m in marketing. Lol.
Great video, but the people that I play with slam the ball at me. There are mostly bangers where I play. I don't have time to let it bounce.. What can I do to keep from popping up my backhand from a ball, hit really hard at me?
Thoughts on all the backhand dink volleys Tyson does? Was watching him play at MLP, and if he has any chance to volley it, he will. BUT, the dink itself isn't putting people under pressure. If he lets it bounce, he tends to hit the dink with better accuracy and put more spin on the ball.
Thank you!! Just curious - have the neighbors complained about the noise from your court? We have the perfect back yard for a court, but I’m afraid our neighbors will hate us 😬
Good players will do a mixture of both. You don’t want to be volley dinking balls that force you into a contact point that is way below knee level. Some dinks at your feet will be better handled by stepping back off the line and allowing the ball to bounce. This will create a higher and more comfortable contact point.
This is far and away the best youtube pickleball tuturial series. I wish I lived in Arizona!
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One of the best channels on pickleball teaching. Jordan explains the nuances of pickleball clearly and accompanied with excellent to understand examples. I love that he doesn't add gimmicks on his teaching. His videos come straight to the point and not waste any time. Awesome! Thank you Jordan and his wife.
Thanks Damon!!
In tennis I used to say that you want to take your most comfortable swing. Whether ground stroke or Volley, you want to repeat a certain chain of mechanical and technical motions that are comfortable and repeatable. It's the job of your legs to get your body to the spot on the court that enables you to make the chain of mechanical and technical motions that are comfortable and repeatable.
I was happy to hear you repeat the phrase, "Comfort Zone". It's exactly what I was trying to communicate.
Comfort Zone.
Awesome!!
As a new player, your channel has been a great tool to learn what to do and not to do out on the court. I am going to practice a bunch of things I have learned from watching your videos.
Awesome Jeff!
The step back/drop step dink is what I needed to see. This will be a great addition to my game. Keep up the useful and practical content.
Thanks JC !!
Watching you overreach and hit the ball into the net is a great visual! A light bulb moment! And, THANK You for permission to take a step back! Definitely will be good to drill on that! Great video!
Thanks Aryn !
Glad you're out there making content again. The insightful knowledge you provide will carry forward in this new channel and will put you back on top again in no time! Go Jordan!
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I really enjoy this channel. Anything with Jordan Briones is pure gold. I learn so much. Thank You.
Glad you enjoy it!
Katrina rocks! 😂😂 Great points to work on. Thank you!
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Hey Jordan, You’re the best.
Sending to my students today.
Enjoy Bill
Thanks Bill !
you are my go to guy Jordon....I have been playing now for 6 years and at age 77+ I am very comfortable playing at a 4.0 level....love your content...Ty
Awesome David !
Clear imstruction and good demonstrations.
Thanks John!
Great tips, and great comedy as well with the triple replay of Katrina getting the body shot on you!
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Thank you for the tip. That’s precisely how I pop up the ball. I’m such a passive player that I always wait until the last minute before I hit the ball. I frequently let the ball get behind me. Instead of stepping back to hit it, I hit it with whatever means I had, including flicking the wrist, to get the ball over the net without any control whatsoever.
Keep practicing !! 😎
Another great session from Team Briones. Love the easy-to-read text bubbles too. They help my brain remembers all the great tips just a little bit better.
Awesome!
Great timing on this video. I was drilling with a friend yesterday and she wanted to practice defending against drives at her when she is at the NVZ. A third friend did a video and after seeing your video I reviewed ours and sure enough, even the drives right at her, she was overreaching and popping the balls up. I will have to share this with her.
Awesome Randy !
Great reminder from our lesson last week!
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Thanks Jordan. I especially like the tips in the video and your t.shirt + logo. When are you coming to Chicago to give a clinic?
Thanks! Send us an email at brionespickleball@gmail.com
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I’m from Brazil and I have improve my Pickleball after each video. Thank you
Thanks George!
Excellent tips and reasons for my pop ups Jordan. I must work harder to keep my contact point out in front, even I'd I have to take a step back. Thanks for all your videos.
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Awesome Jordan!
Thanks!
This is something I definitely need to work on. I have a very bad habit of either kneeling way down and overextending myself and hitting it into the net, or equally bad, backing up a step or two with both feet and now the ball is landing at my feet and I'm completely out of position hitting it into the net or popping it up. Very frustrating because I know I do it but haven't been able to correct it. Drilling would be helpful obviously, just don't have anyone to do it with.
Balls hit towards your feet are the toughest to handle! Keep on practicing! 😊
We love pickleball im a beginner San Diego here
Awesome!
You are a very good coach.
Thanks for these helpful videos.
Thanks Terrie !
Nice instructions ✌🏾
Thanks!
Ha, I saw my mistakes clearly, this was great!
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Very helpful; thank you.
No problem!!
Excellent!
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Great job explaining Jordon. Keep the good videos coming, it helps us mere mortals. Good luck
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Great tip
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Very nice explanation!
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Thank you for posting.
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Your videos are great! Have learned a lot. I do think it’s important to introduce those playing with you every time, every video-makes it personal as the “sidekick” role is important.
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That was very helpful 🙂!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful and I really enjoyed your PB Clinic Tuesday afternoon. Learned a lot and now I just need to incorporate what I learned into my ganes. I’ll definitely take another clinic from you. Thank you Jordan! Dee 😊
Thanks Dee! 😊
That’s me, thank you for a very good information. Hope I could put it into practice.
Thanks Dory !
Excellent information, including the video examples.
Thanks Dennis !
Excellent instruction 👍! Thank you!
Thanks Ellen!
Great video. Thank u
Np!
This was so insightful and helpful-great explanation, thank you!! 🙏
Thanks Darci !
Great video! This is all too familiar to me. Now I know what to practice and how to start correcting it!
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Thx for the video. This was a great reminder from our lesson last week. I find all your videos very helpful. Keep them coming!
Thanks again Pam!
Hi Jordan, thanks for the great video and tips. Have a bad habit of putting my left hand behind the paddle in my backhand especially and the NVZ, can you do a video on how to fix this and why we may do it. thanks.
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Yes, I see players do this all the time. I will try to make a video of the correct volley form soon! Thanks for the comment!
That wall is screaming for a huge “BRIONES PICKLEBALL” banner!
Hope to have lots of banners soon…..
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Katrina got you good!
Yes!!
I really love how you give the examples first of what not to do, it’s so helpful. Great channel! Great instruction!
Thanks Chris !
So funny. Love you Jordan. Will always love your channel. Your wife rocks and deserves a ton of acknowledgement as well for being your demonstration partner through and through.
Yes!!! Thanks Rob !
Hi Jordan, which Engage paddle are you using in this video? Thx.
Encore MX 6.0
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Best video!!!
Thanks !!
Thanks again Jordan for great tips. Definitely enjoyed the funny body shots from Katrina haha.... I've gotten those a few times but is there really anything you can do about the body shots because they come at you so fast with no time to even think?
Most body shots can/should be defended with a backhand volley. Yes, as the ball is coming fast, it’s definitely hard to get every ball back! Keep doing volley drills!
Great!
Thanks Jerry !
Are you using topsin on those dink returns? What is your opinion on using topspin on both the forehand and backhand dinks?
Also, for the deeper dinks (like the ones that land nearer to or at your feet), would those be good to attack with a roll volley or offensive hit?
Topspin is always good because it’s an offensive shot. You can roll and attack dinks, but the lower they are, the tougher it will be to execute.
I have had three Engage paddles (I noticed you are using one also). Two of the three I have noticed the edging coming loose. Engage has been awesome in taking care of me but I am wondering if you have noticed the same thing with your paddle? And, if not, what do you think might be the cause of it?
Weird, I’ve had lots of paddles, never happened to me yet. Not sure!
Looking for a video that would help show redirection of the ball off of your paddle… proper positioning of your paddle in order to do this… Would also like to see dropping the ball in to the no volley zone After your opponent send you a hard return…
👍🏻
I have noticed when I’m dinking if my grip gets too tight (a 6 or 7 grip) I pop it up.
In your opinion what is the best grip to use at the NVZ when dinking and then when you attack and when you’re at the baseline?? Thank you.
Any time you are hitting a soft shot (dink, 3rd shot drop, etc) your grip pressure should be very light (around a 3-4).
The continental grip is always preferred when hitting dinks at the NVZ line.
Jordon, my pop ups occur when I get caught running to get a short ball. The ball is on its way down from the apex and I need to give it momentum. I’m trying to loosen my grip, but usually my arm is outstretched. What’s the cure?
That’s a tough one, maybe you have to slightly change your court positioning. If you are always playing so far back in the court, then you are going to find yourself running up a lot.
New to your channel and relatively new to “the great game” pickleball! I’m sure you’ll be my on-line coach from now on. Since your lessons are free, I feel ok to give you some free advice in return. Sell ad banners and place on the block wall to dress it up…sponsorship is everywhere in pickleball. Full disclosure, I’m in marketing. Lol.
Thanks John !
Great video, but the people that I play with slam the ball at me. There are mostly bangers where I play. I don't have time to let it bounce.. What can I do to keep from popping up my backhand from a ball, hit really hard at me?
Work on your volleys. We will tackle this in a video soon!
Like the repeating replay on that pop up 😂
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Can you share the mfg/distributor of the net system you have? We have a community in my area looking to get this type of net. Thanks!
bestpickleballnets.com
Let them know that I referred you ! 😊
Thoughts on all the backhand dink volleys Tyson does? Was watching him play at MLP, and if he has any chance to volley it, he will. BUT, the dink itself isn't putting people under pressure. If he lets it bounce, he tends to hit the dink with better accuracy and put more spin on the ball.
Will do a video on this soon! Really good topic!!
Looks like you have you have your own private court? 👌
We’re blessed!
My pop ups always come when I’m moving from baseline to NVZ. What causes this? I assume my baddie is facing too far up
Still moving while hitting, paddle too open, or swinging too hard. Probably one of these!
Extended to far and lofting it
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So nice to have quiet on the court.
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Love the way Katrina pounded the ball. Too bad you were in the way. Go Girl!!
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I liked the content but what I liked more was Katrina hitting you with ball. : )
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What do you think about where Jessie Irvine stands to dink?
I may do a video on this in the future!!
@@BrionesPickleball I look forward to it! I noticed she was a good foot back all match in the finals of at the Legacy tournament.
Mabuhay
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Paddle to open
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Way to go, Katrina! May him pay for hitting a pop-up
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Step back gets you into a comfortable position to hit. And then get back. Get back to where you once belong!
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Thank you!! Just curious - have the neighbors complained about the noise from your court? We have the perfect back yard for a court, but I’m afraid our neighbors will hate us 😬
If no HOA, you should be ok….
Maybe talk to your neighbors first, and tell them you’re giving FREE community classes ! 😊
@@BrionesPickleball just dripping with great tips!! Thank you 😊
Shouldn’t most step back dinks be volley dunks? If you have to step back, you are missing a chance to volley at the NVZ.
Good players will do a mixture of both. You don’t want to be volley dinking balls that force you into a contact point that is way below knee level. Some dinks at your feet will be better handled by stepping back off the line and allowing the ball to bounce. This will create a higher and more comfortable contact point.
I think I pop up balls because I watch too many Jordan Briones videos and they make me a bad player.
Watching videos and implementing what you learn are two different things lol 😂
Very helpful, thank you.
Np !