Nicole you are a great communicator. Well organized and knowledgeable! Thanks for sharing.
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! I strive to do those things so I’m happy to hear it comes across.
@robertkribs9513 Жыл бұрын
The reason you get your point across so well is seated in your analytical nature. The coupling of concise language with example video footage is effective. This is one to watch a couple of times!
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very happy to hear that all comes across well.
@kbotelho27 Жыл бұрын
Understanding weither we are on offense, defense or neutral is so important and it is seldom discussed. Skill development is important and needs to be ongoing, however being in the right place on the court and hitting the right shot is the quickest path to playing at a higher level. It's difficult to choose the right pattern of play when you don't recognize you are in a defensive position for example. Thanks Nicole for making this an emphasis of instruction. Great job as usual with this video 👍
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Great summary... yes you are spot. Have to know where you are to chart a path to get where you want to go.
@alangoudie22992 ай бұрын
Thank you for some excellent advice.
@primetimepickleball2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@carlrobichaud5611 Жыл бұрын
Such great content! Thank you.
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Carl!
@pearleanamorris5410 Жыл бұрын
As always, Nicole is excellent at giving hints for one to improve his/her game.
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
@tommyzai7038 Жыл бұрын
I don't want to play with anyone who's happy at their level . . . I want to keep improving and play with people who are trying to reduce bad stuff and increase good stuff.
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@nancycampbell1695 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips and drills!
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Nancy!
@kimcoleman803411 ай бұрын
As always Nicole, great content and clearly explained. Love love your work!
@primetimepickleball8 ай бұрын
thx! glad you like it.
@infopioneersinnovators4124 Жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful video, what a great commentator and instruct you are. PLEASE keep it coming… more videos !!! I love this game. I’m hungry to do better and stay out of the kitchen lol. I will practice skinny singles now which I did not have the chance to really do before…
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Happy to hear that this resonated with you. I will keep it coming! 😊
@jimkazmarek5302 Жыл бұрын
This video is only for a small number of players. Construct the point? Most don't know what that means? Practice, what's that? LOL 🤪 We do these drills and more. Keep score and play to 7 points. Makes the drills very competitive! Then, move on to the next drill. Skinny singles is one of the best games to play and warm up. I think every ball is mine when we play doubles Thanks Nicole 😊
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
You make some great points Jim! lol. I'll have to keep that in mind and maybe make a list to make some of those videos. Always happy to hear that the drilling is in full force :). Thanks for the comment.
@Adi0-e8v Жыл бұрын
What is this shot at 17:35 kzbin.info/www/bejne/immvc4quiL6dgtk looks a slice backhand drop volley but no backspin or side spin?? What is it called
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Yes, backhand slice drop volley. It looks to me like it did have a lot of backspin on it. She didn't swing much because she was trying to take all the pace off but she did cut it with slice as much as possible with her minimal swing and it helped the ball stay really low. Nice finesse from her on that one.
@debraschwartz9048 Жыл бұрын
Sooo helpful
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@guyrestivo Жыл бұрын
Nicole..thks for sharing all your expertise--it has helped me so much..i have an off-topic question though...can your partner be inside the kitchen while you hit a legal volley outside the kitchen..thks
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome. Yes, your partner can be in the kitchen the whole point if they want, so can you in fact... as long as neither of you volleys from in there on any shot during the point.
@Eric-Denton Жыл бұрын
My guy touching the post during the point @1:51 is giving 2.0 energy… bro im trying for ATPs step back
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Lol! That’s Barry. He’s coaching them. Really good player and coach!
@bretwallach9863 Жыл бұрын
Scared of being attacked first? Not really. However, if I'm playing opponents who are substantially better at dinking and the soft game than I am, I don't think it makes sense for me to try and play the soft game with them, assuming I want to win*, right? I mean, exploiting opponents' weaknesses means avoiding getting into a position where I'm playing part of the game where they're definitely stronger than me. This is sometimes further exacerbated by my partner. I play a lot of open play and rotations. If my partner for a given game is stronger than me, great, then it makes sense to be more patient. If my partner's soft game is weak, then I have to take that into account as well. For example, if I hit drop shots or resets, even quite good ones, that are then dinked to my partner who then consistently pops them up and those pop ups are consistently slammed down our throats, it's my fault that the slams happened since my shots started the sequences that led to them. With the partner with the weaker soft game, I should stick to drives (and an occasional lob) even though with a stronger partner drop shots would've been the better choice. So, in summary, if my partner and I are not (too badly) outclassed at that soft game, then I'll be pretty patient. Otherwise, patience is a recipe for losing in a particularly humiliating way and I'll attack the first vaguely plausibly attackable ball. * If it was just me, I would rarely care about winning at all. Number of times I hit the ball per hour is #1 for me (so I actually prefer drilling to games) and working on shots and improving are #2 and #3. Unfortunately, partners and opponents almost always expect me to try and win so I usually defer to their wishes.
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Bret, Iove the way you think and approach things. I think you're spot on with all your points here. I especially like the part about you taking responsibility (whether it's really yours to take or not) for hitting a great drop that you just know (and does) get hit to you partner who pops it up right away even if they weren't pressed. Yes, you have to factor that in and adjust accordingly if you are seeking to win (even if it's more them that wants to win and you wouldn't mind practicing your drops and resets even if losing 👍). As always, love the deep and thoughtful comment. I always get a lot out of it. Thank you!
@janetallen5078 Жыл бұрын
Are you related to the 🏀 Great, Havlicek? Nicole, you are an excellent commentator/instructor. Would you consider a GROUP lesson if ever in our vicinity? Port Saint Lucie, FL.
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Sadly, no relation. That would be cool. Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm happy to hear my style works for you. I'm not doing on court lessons right now due to injury but it's something I'll definitely consider in the future. I'd be announcing that here when it becomes available: primetimepickleball.mykajabi.com/dominating-doubles-newsletter-optin-organic
@AlphaTennisinPittsburgh Жыл бұрын
Pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport and we like it #Pickleball
@primetimepickleball5 ай бұрын
Go pickleball!
@windowman9406 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy playing at my level...AND I want to get better. They're not mutually exclusive
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Ok, fair point. I was letting people know that the willingness to play soft is key to the next level and if they don't want to do it then that's ok. No disrespect intended.
@windowman9406 Жыл бұрын
@@primetimepickleball none taken no worries
@tsar5117 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like your butt hurt that your getting beat by 3.5 😂
@jonarbuckle8003 Жыл бұрын
this is fine, as long as you realize your progress is going to be slower than somebody who plays better people and drills consistently
@JoeFoguth-j7l10 ай бұрын
Are you related to basketball star John?
@primetimepickleball8 ай бұрын
Sadly no :(
@donaldlenardson6291 Жыл бұрын
I want to play better than Ben John's.
@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Don’t we all.
@FrancisTankana-jw6of8 ай бұрын
It’s not a real sport …that’s the real issue😊😅
@crgedney6 ай бұрын
Obviously you don't play....
@primetimepickleball3 ай бұрын
ok, millions of people are playing and it's growing faster than any other sport but...somehow it's not a real sport? why you gotta hate? be kind and play whatever you love. all the best.
@AlphaTennisinPittsburgh8 ай бұрын
Pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport and we like it #Pickleball