3 Common Mistakes Made by Recreational Pickleball Players (& most players 4.0 and below)

[@debramccartan9192]

Grateful to find videos that talk/demonstrate/stress fundamentals. Thanks so much, I'm a big fan!

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you like them!

[@victorkhong7654]

Just the introductory paragraph of this video, shows intelligence, a mastery of the subject and tier 1 communication clarity. Well done. This is a rare skill in a world dense with instruction videos.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks so much for the kind words Victor.

[@kbotelho27]

Nicole, you should be recognized for how well scripted your videos are. In addition, you do a great job of looking at the game and reducing it to strategies and technique checkpoints that are useful to the mass of players. Up to a very high level you don't need elite hand eye coordination or elite movement skills. If you just hit the shots you can hit, with sound mechanics, you'll win more than your share.

[@primetimepickleball]

Super appreciate you saying at. Yes, mastering fundamentals is where the wins are at.

[@gaylegeraths234]

This is a very informative video for the recreational player. You did a great job explaining what you do to make fewer mistakes. I truly need to slow down!

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, most of us could stand to dial it down before we ramp it back up.

[@maggiehochfelder1648]

Nic, you are so excellent at explaining things in an accessible way. Improving consistency of basics may not seem sexy--but it does seem to matter most for us rec players who are never going to be pros.

[@primetimepickleball]

Maggie!! So nice to see you in the comments. Thank you so much! Yes, it really does matter A LOT.

[@gracegreenberg835]

Wow. Thanks. "Simple" is best. Strike the ball in front consistently. Bend knees to maintain the optimal strike zone when the ball comes lower.

[@primetimepickleball]

You bet! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@marcosmonetti9013]

Respect to you Nichole for this video. It takes a lot of sport intelligence to see/explain things so clearly and courage to say it how it is. 👏

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Marcos!

[@gorillaprocustoms]

Love your videos thank you so much for taking the time to make them I really appreciate it

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the comment.

[@hazelvoice6125]

Nicole: you're really good at articulating these very practical ideas. Thank you.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you! I strive hard to be clear. I'm glad it comes across.

[@mariaallevato6121]

I'm right at this point! I need to drill the basics so that I make fewer mistakes. I just have a hard time finding others who want to drill, and not just play. :/

[@primetimepickleball]

Wall or ball machine will work too.

[@cwarner5909]

Thank you Nicole, I really appreciate your videos especially as you hit on the fundamental and mechanics.

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the comment.

[@flamingofan5411]

Thanks for this! Very helpful!

[@primetimepickleball]

You are so welcome!

[@anitasmith404]

I just love your lessons. Thank you so much 👏👏

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you, I so appreciate that!

[@billcooper423]

Hey Nicole, Being a long time fan of prime Time, this is a Great Video. Stick to Perfecting the Basics and you will be a good player, In our community we don’t have any instructors, so have started Beginner and Skills Development Classes, I have had almost 80 participants of which half are new beginners. I send your videos to anyone taking my classes and this one yesterday. I like to think l’m a student of the Game and appreciate your videos to improve our game. Bill

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the kind words and for sharing the videos. And big thanks for helping to grow this awesome sport. Keep up the good work :)

[@bethechange4726]

Thanks, I need to hear this info and coaching!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lesf5792]

This is great. Very well articulated and easy to understand. KISS - can’t be any easier.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks so much Les! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Zenon-fg4dw]

Great content as usual. Thank you!

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robh2556]

Now I know why I’ve had days it seemed every muscle in my body was screaming at me. Need to loosen up. Thanks for the advice.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

[@middleground8388]

Wow. Thank you. You are describing everything I did wrong! I will take these tips with me on Wednesday.

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nealconner1939]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make and share.

[@primetimepickleball]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@panatrujillo]

Your videos are the best - you really break down the mechanics of a shot so well by action and by words. Don't change a thing! I'm also trying also to find your video on 3rd shot drop technique and I can't find it. Most of PrimeTime's videos are of Jordan, not you. Can you help me.

[@primetimepickleball]

Hi! Thank you, I will keep the videos rolling :). I think you might mean this video: primetimepickleball.mykajabi.com/dd-plc3-3rdshotdropsuccess

[@adrianamcbeath4244]

Nicole love your explanation.

[@primetimepickleball]

So glad that you do! :)

[@danimc1]

Good information

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@kelleyo2228]

This is terrific and common sense advice.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks and thanks for the comment Charlie :)

[@JenyonceN]

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[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you! 😊

[@mikefixac]

I'm somewhat new to PB, but one thing I noticed with the players in this video, that wasn't mentioned, it appeared that they consistently hit the ball at the end of the racket. Does that make sense? Thank you.

[@primetimepickleball]

They do hit it slightly above center, yes. They get a little more leverage that way. The wear pattern on my paddle is never squarely in the middle. It's always slightly higher.

[@stevecrawford333]

Nice I could prob rally for days, but instead i go for winners. Why would I do that when its a guarantee that I can keep the point alive and win it with better rallies. Good tip.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the comment Steve!

[@ritagraham892]

Good lesson.

[@ZachRenwickData]

Damn ok, back to basics for me!

[@primetimepickleball]

For us all! lol

[@maryfrosio1868]

Well done video.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you!

[@craigc7708]

where are you located?

[@primetimepickleball]

Easy Bay, California

[@lucasservetti219]

Muy buenas recomendaciones, me estoy lesionando más que en el tenis y no entiendo porque, lumbares y mi costado derecho )por girar con violencia la cadera en el saque).Tengo 65 años y dejé e tenis por Pickleball . Cuesta entender el ritmo del juego y dejar la velocidad y el golpe. He practicado cocina y ha sido satisfactorio aflojando la paleta y con movimiento pendular después de muchos tiros de práctica Me falta justamente lo que este video indica. Muchas gracias Desde Montevideo Uruguay

[@exectvegrp]

Not sure if my comment applies, but I see many PB players reaching for the ball instead of taking an extra half a step... reaching pops the ball up...and you're done...lol.

[@primetimepickleball]

Ain't that the truth! Get those feet there.

[@vladimirzaretsky7929]

Rita Zaretsky

[@bobpriddy5196]

Go to 4:25 your welcome

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@leetourist]

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[@primetimepickleball]

Casa Grande, AZ. I believe it's called Palm Creek Resort.

[@colemant6845]

Too much talk.....

[@primetimepickleball]

So...more silence then?

[@margohill3149]

In classes they always tell you to make your way up to the non-volley line to play, not to play from the back of the court, but all of these players are playing at the back of the court… What’s up with that?

[@jnnx]

Probably because they are running drills?

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, they training particular shots to get a lot of reps in on the shot.

[@grobert1279]

Easiest game ever

[@primetimepickleball]

Is it? News to me.

[@patrickzimmerman7598]

Probably good information in there somewhere but there is way too much talk. I couldn't get beyond 3 minutes. Streamline your speaking style please.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the feedback.