5 Forehand Problems at the Recreational Level

[@MrLjpadk11]

Excellent video. I truly appreciate the minimal pre video blather. Straight to the core material. Super!!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@Squaredot01]

Thank you for posting this! I haven't seen anyone else break this down for us non tennis players that are playing the game.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks! Happy to help.

[@b.a.w.2142]

This is the most keenly observant pickleball strategy video I have yet seen on KZbin - bravo! I've already re-watched it three times, and will do so weekly until I've mastered these subtle but urgently necessary adjustments in my technique. Thank you!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Wow, thanks! So glad you find it very helpful.

[@kellykwong9501]

I like the two videos you put together for the forehand and backhand stroke. I especially like that you show the view from behind so the player see what the stroke should look like from their viewpoint.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Kelly! Glad you enjoyed them. I have a few more along these lines in mind.

[@米酒雞]

I am a newbie in Pickleball. Watching your videos is like carrying a mobile coach when I am practicing. Much appreciated for all your coaching 😊

[@primetimepickleball]

welcome to pickleball! thank you :)

[@krisroush]

Nicole, you have the best videos of anyone. The side by side simultaneous correct and incorrect slow motion demonstration is the BEST! Thank you so much! Your explanations are clear and understandable. I’m your top fan! I’m an old tennis player/new Pickleball player.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Kris! I really appreciate your comment. I'm glad you get a lot out of the videos.

[@user-nx6eq2ux3e]

Never having played tennis, i have no developed groundstrokes to rely on. Watching your videos and explanations are so helpful in teaching me what proper form should look like.

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome! So happy to hear that they’re helpful.

[@infomercialguy]

I can't stop watching this superb teaching. It's soooo sooo helpful and it SCREAMS everything I'm doing wrong. Or inconsistently

[@primetimepickleball]

Wonderful! So glad it's helpful to you.

[@annmaes7550]

what I love is how you watch the ball come all the way to your paddle!! I'm working on that!! Track the ball!!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you! That’s a great thing to work on.

[@larrysee7306]

Well-done, Nicole. Bits and pieces of 'advice' I have learned over the years, but put together in one clear, concise lesson with good video editing

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Larry! Glad you found it helpful.

[@je4269]

Excellent video! Thank you, and I look forward to the backhand tips.

[@primetimepickleball]

Coming soon!

[@NOT_A_TOP_FAN]

Love the pushing the cart visual/analogy for staying out in front of the ball! Good stuff.

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffreyneri1976]

Your breakdown of the forehand stroke is extremely well done and most helpful. Thanks so much!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks you so much! Glad you found it hepful.

[@oceanpotion725]

Great video, I try to explain this to people but my point doesn't get across, you really broke it down perfectly!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks so much Judy! I really strive to make things as clear as possible. I'm glad it comes across.

[@nickramirez5670]

This video is BEAUTIFUL!! Great, great, presentation. I’m ready to make these adjustments!! Thank you!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks so much Nick! Glad you found it helpful.

[@cwarner5909]

Thanks Nicole, very helpful video on swing mechanics. Not coming from a racket sport it's good to see the fundamental break down on the swing.

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnimbruglia3677]

Great to have reminders; on key mishits !

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks John!

[@CB-pq7qt]

Having the yellow balls in your pocket, helps me see your hip swing. Great video. Thank you.

[@primetimepickleball]

I'm glad that visual worked for you.

[@charliebradford2629]

Excellent. I am currently the victim of not hitting my forehand drive correctly and mending my injury.

[@primetimepickleball]

Ah, sorry to hear. I hope you heal up quickly and yes, work on that forehand.

[@caseyrebel9947]

Great channel! Your instructions are always so clear. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I will definitely be more conscious about how I execute my forehand.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Casey!

[@CarltonMfg]

Great instruction! You have given me 5 things to think about. Seeing you hit those consistent beautiful forehands gives me something to shoot for. Thanks!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks so much. Glad to hear it got you motivated :)

[@keelanramsey848]

That was one of the best instructional videos I have seen so far on Pickleball!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@DineshPillai1]

Newbie here. I make all these mistakes. Thank you for ur wisdom.

[@primetimepickleball]

Welcome to the sport! Glad to have you and thank you for watching :)

[@edplay4153]

Thank you for this detailed demonstration of the forehand drive. Best I have seen anywhere.

[@primetimepickleball]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. I work hard to strive and make it so and I'm glad to hear it comes across.

[@younggirl2003]

very helpful video, would be glad if you can show us how to Backhand down-the-line shot. Seems there is very few video showing the way to do it. TQVM.

[@primetimepickleball]

Look out for a video dropping tomorrow morning. You might find it helpful 😉

[@duanevanwinkle3488]

Very good. Helped me evaluate how I am doing. And it was good so I will keep on keeping on.

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome!

[@mgarfinkel]

Great video, Nic! Fabulous breakdown of correct positioning and stroke!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks so much Mir!!!

[@adamdonovan5633]

Big thanks for the detailed "breakdown" of the forehand.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Adam!

[@RobertMoore-pu9bq]

Great advice, will incorporate tomorrow at the courts

[@primetimepickleball]

love it!

[@sonnynos]

This is one of the best forehand videos. Thank you!

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome! Happy to hear it.

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

Good mechanics not only produce better results, they feel better to hit!

[@primetimepickleball]

Absolutely!

[@larrysee7306]

...and as she points out, you are less prone to injuries

[@pickleballmindshiftcoach]

excellent feedback, Nicole! Thank you for these tips...time to get to work! :)

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@jumbo6498]

Very analytical. Good.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you!

[@jackystone]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you for this! Ive been having trouble with my forehand shots.

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad it helped!

[@TheImano]

Love this video. Help to refresh my forehand.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Wong!

[@infomercialguy]

OMG this is exactly what i do wrong. i bring back my backswing way back. i need this video

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome!

[@ericgould4302]

Went to my first drop-in last night. I wish I saw this first! Probably made all 5 mistakes. First up -- turn back.

[@primetimepickleball]

Yup, chip away at correcting these and it will take you a long way.

[@KellyMac1]

Thanks for this great vid with super helpful info!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad it was helpful! 😁

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@primetimepickleball]

😁 You're welcome! Thanks for the comment.

[@bethboyce367]

I’m a new pickle ball player and appreciate the instruction. I was surprised to hear your last name, which is my maiden name. 😀

[@primetimepickleball]

Cool! I have never met another Havlicek.

[@gregsmith1392]

Great instructional video.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you!

[@patfisher3864]

Very helpful! Thanks so much !

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@floridavintagesellerakapatti]

Great info. Thanks

[@primetimepickleball]

😎👍

[@joannelyons2660]

Awesome analogy! Keep ‘‘em coming!

[@primetimepickleball]

You got it! :)

[@juanlumanzano8039]

Great explanation!!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you liked it

[@kabnis2022]

When should you contact the ball for groundstrokes? At the top of the bounce (apex), before the top of the bounce (ball is rising), or after the top of bounce on the way down (ball is falling)?

[@primetimepickleball]

As best you can at the apex or slightly descending but that's often not possible. You must learn to hit on the rise so that well hit shots aren't "playing you". It really depends on the shot.

[@natehendricksen3338]

Excellent.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Nate!

[@circleofthepanda8815]

These videos are awesome!! I am hooked! Thank you

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@allansarion7118]

best video so far!!! Thanks

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[@paulmcdevitt2038]

Great video - be great to see one on backhand :)

[@primetimepickleball]

Working on it :)

[@paulmcdevitt2038]

Excellent! I need that more than forehand. Love to learn how to do double handed backhand. Watching a lot of the lady pro players and many use it incredibly effectively.

[@lynnelucas168]

This is great and just as relevant for tennis. :)

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@christianlowd3716]

What Grip ? Continental , eastern or semi western

[@primetimepickleball]

Eastern usually on a forehand drive. Maybe edging semi western if I really want to get topspin on it.

[@moasaad]

well done! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you! 👍

[@billblair2981]

Well done.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Bill!

[@GordonYerry]

I am a beginner playing for about a year. I’ve had a few lessons where I am always told to move up to the kitchen line to play there. I like moving all over the court when I need to get there. What do you say about this?

[@primetimepickleball]

Being up at the kitchen is the most advantageous place to be so get up there as much as you can but only if you've earned it. Anytime you are back in the court... you are giving your opponents an opportunity to put you on defense regularly.

[@benjimenlasota4093]

Can’t wait to get on the court and see if I’m swinging a “C”

[@primetimepickleball]

Let us know how it looks.

[@CristianCocheci]

Applies perfectly to tennis, too.

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, it sure does :)

[@宗節子-y9x]

Hi I am an ex-tennis player n now enjoy PickleB very much. I want you to help update us. Ball-call out and In creates many conflicts because of different background, tennis players like me is common sense to call IN once ball touch on any part of line. But players esp engineering background argue such as circumference of ball looks cover but the center not, or 50%of ball not touch, Pkb not compressed like tennis ball .....brabra I think 2021 Rule has changed to follow tennis rule. No more complicated arguement for senior's eyes. Visible space between ball n line Also good sportsmanship to praise skillful play. Please update 2021 new rule. Cisco Setchan Singapore

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, line calls are a common point of contention. If you're not sure, it's in. You can't be sure if you didn't see a space so...

[@scottgarrison8301]

I don’t always agree with the C motion. Bring a tennis coach, you see a lot of people late because of the height of the C. Then they never get the racquet/paddle under the ball which causes them to lose and top spin control. Beginners need to understand to not take the C back so high

[@primetimepickleball]

True, contact in front and dropping the paddle head below the ball are high priority. Then you can work on the C once those get locked in.

[@jimw6991]

Hi Nicole, I have gone away from hitting a topspin forehand in doubles. The reason being I find it much harder to hit a low ball than a ball closer to waist level. So I hit a slice forehand ... Trying for slow thru the air, deep, skids after bounce. I also am finding hitting into the wind the higher arc of topspin shot seems to be affected more by wind than lower flatter slice shot. I am wondering if you have any plans to show finer points of that shot?

[@margiemudge6607]

My problem with watching all these videos is everyone has their own style! The rules are never the same as in the last video I watched. It confuses me so much!! Like when you are going for the ball I was told to NEVER cross one foot over the other like you are doing. I was told to always shuffle to the side....

[@primetimepickleball]

If you’re only shuffling you’ll not be able to get very far. Watch any higher level competitive matches. Everyone crosses over when necessary. Up at the NVZ line you will cross over much less. Were they talking about being up at the line or deeper in the court? That will change things. This sport has a lot of nuance and things depend on the situation. If someone says NEVER about something. I’d be skeptical. I was once told to always reset whenever I got attacked. Terrible advice.

[@margiemudge6607]

@@primetimepickleball I agree it does depend on the situation. I was just saying I get so frustrated. It depends on who is teaching me and the skills they teach. I think I need to stick to just ONE coach and go with it. LOVE the game! Thank you for responding. Much appreciate it.

[@jimw6991]

@@margiemudge6607 Margie, are you playing singles or doubles? If you play doubles, other than return of serve and occasional drive, groundstrokes should've be that important. Resets, drops, lobs, flicks, rolls all are tools needed to win at higher levels of play. Can't say great topspin forehand is necessary to win.

[@autry2012]

👍👍👍👍!

[@primetimepickleball]

🙌 😊

[@GordonYerry]

I am a beginner playing for about a year. I’ve had a few lessons where I am always told to move up to the kitchen line to play there. I like moving all over the court when I need to get there. What do you say about this?

[@primetimepickleball]

Being up at the kitchen is the most advantageous place to be so get up there as much as you can but only if you've earned it. Anytime you are back in the court... you are giving your opponents an opportunity to put you on defense regularly.