6 steps to become a 5.0 in 75 days.

[@pickleballplaybook]

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[@luke9822]

6 Tips: #1 0:19 Play in tournaments #2 2:12 Focus on one thing to improve upon every single time you play, and write down your one thing before playing. #3 3:13 Film yourself playing and then go watch it #4 4:42 Drill 1 hour 3 days a week (average pro drills everyday for 2-6 hours) #5 6:30 Dedicate the first 15 minutes of your drilling session to your weakness, and the remaining 45 minutes on your strengths. #6 8:42 Strengthen your mental game just as much as you strengthen your physical game. * Example: reframe saying you're _nervous_ with you're _excited_ * Book recommendation: 10:56 _It's all in your head_ by Russ

[@pickleballplaybook]

Awesome thank you!

[@jesturcastillo]

great vid. cant wait to see you in the PRO scene soon.

[@pickleballplaybook]

I appreciate that! You won’t see me on the Pro scene. I’ve got a little family and don’t want to travel. I love creating this content and spending time with my family and would not enjoy life on the road! Maybe my mind will change in a few years but I doubt it haha!

[@PaulandMorgan]

Great video bro. Super helpful. Trying to go from a 4.6 DUPR to a 5.5, and I’m seeing how important the mental is. Just started the audiobook of It’s all in your head! Thanks for the rec!

[@pickleballplaybook]

You’ll love it! Let me know how it’s going!

[@nathanmaxwell2188]

You're exactly right. What sets elite players apart from good players is drilling. Practicing skills over and over so it's muscle memory. Playing is fun, but drilling is essential to keep getting better.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Absolutely. Well said!

[@adamproach]

I don’t hate the tips in the video, but starting with “I got silver in 4.0 Pickleball day 1, and was a skilled state champion level tennis player prior” just set insane expectations. You didn’t get where you are in 2 years of pickleball you got where you are in 10+ years of racket sports.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Surprisingly enough I only played tennis during tennis season (3 months out of the year) then lost interest. I stopped playing tennis after my senior year, went on a mission for 2 years out of the country, then started playing pickleball 2 years after getting home. So took about a 5 year hiatus from racket sports and then played in that 4.0 tournament. So yes I did get state but never practiced. I guess that could mean I’m a natural but I’d attribute it to those 3 months of dedicated practice a year.

[@tadfrysinger4744]

@pickleballplaybook - love your videos (and I've watched a couple of your matches on YT, including I think the 5.5 match and your commentary on it) but I gotta agree with @adamproach, I think you're a natural athlete, and you're tall and rangy. I've had my share of "natural" abilities in competitive sports (golf), and I see the difference in players that don't have the talent instinctually and it makes a huge difference in how long it takes to get accomplished in a sport. I see all these "I got to 5.0 in 90 days" type of videos and I just kinda laugh. I don't disagree with your 6 tips btw (I'm coaching pickleball now and appreciate your insights) - I think they are solid. But the idea that most people can get to 5.0 by drilling an hour 3x a week for a few months and playing in tournaments is....maybe a just a wee bit overstated :) - maybe the title should be 'become a 5.0 quicker than you could have possibly imagined' instead of 'in 75 days'?.

[@jarednieman437]

meh...As a former D1 tennis player, I don't agree with what you said. Yes, racket sports help for shot making ability and court coverage instincts, etc. However, I see great tennis players that just suck at pickleball and don't really go too far beyond where they started. I think this tutorial is quite spot on. The same methodology is what made me a good tennis player... focused and intentional practice (way more than matchplay) - (read The Talent Code), video analysis, mental outlook and toughness training (read Jim Loehr stuff), and goal setting. Books by Jocko Willink are a good place to start for discipline, as this is what encapsulates all this. The Talent Code lays out what your discipline should look like. Loehr gets your mind right. I've played a lot of pickleball players that are really good despite no real racket sports background. Even a number of pros don't even have very good "racket skills" compared to good tennis players. Also, tennis shots are not pickleball shots. I don't actually use my tennis shots much, like a massive, crushing one handed backhander....really? When do I use that? Everytime I do, I hit it out or if I aim with margin, it just gets volleyed back. Rolling the ball, playing the kitchen corner....now that's pickleball, not tennis. I've had to create a different version of my backhand to be able softly roll shots. A forehand topspin dink is not necessarily natural to a tennis player used to crushing a forehand from the baseline. The shots require discipline and focus to be able to adapt and perfect, which anyone can do from any background. The bright side is that 5.0+ is for anyone that can move on the court. Pro, on the other hand, I'm convinced all the top pros, at least, have some sort of superpower that separates them from the pack.

[@Sensimuse]

@@tadfrysinger4744 agreed 100%. Seems hugely disingenuous to discount years of high level tennis (or any racket sport) background when discussing pickleball progression. At the 4.0 level you're going to be generating so many popups and errors just from really good drives that you can kinda smash your way through without having a well-rounded game.

[@CharlesBrodheadIII]

Fully agree with this suggestion as an aspiring 4.5 player. I started drilling seriously for the past two months and it has been enormously helpful. If you have no tennis (or other relevant racket sports) background, you'll need a lot more time to develop the footwork, coordination, timing, and touch get to higher levels, but that's all part of the fun. It definitely helps to drill with someone above your level as they can really move you around and provide real-time feedback.

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

Or just use a wall altogether if most of your mates at rec just wanna play

[@pickleballplaybook]

I definitely agree with all of this. If you don’t have a racket background it can be a much harder to get the footwork and hand eye coordination especially. It all comes down to just dedicating time to drilling and getting reps in

[@spaznickermeyer3507]

Your videos are always great but dude, this was inspired. Thank you. 🙏 😊

[@pickleballplaybook]

I appreciate that! More to come 🤩

[@jeffcastillo1598]

Thank you for the tips! I watched your video on what to do before a tournament it helped a lot. I used your code to purchase the Titian and I can’t wait to drill more gonna make sure I do at least 3 one hour drills a week!

[@pickleballplaybook]

Legend! Thats what I like to hear. The Titan really is an incredible machine. I absolutely love having one

[@antonriniti9653]

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[@rebbo02]

I'm so sorry if I missed it, but what do pro pickleball players think about when they're down match point??

[@pickleballplaybook]

I never mentioned it in this video so you are good. They think positive affirmations. I have covered this in another video. check it out here 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmisaJeqq5iiars

[@afterthesmash]

Quick video recap: How to zoom success? Work like a dog, daily. I know that open rec play is the worst possible environment for making rapid progress. So what I actually see myself doing is rising up through the worst possible environment. It's an entirely different challenge than grabbing a brass ring tomorrow. To maximize your progress in open rec play, with barely any drilling on the side, you really _do_ need to be focussing of five different skills in every outing, because you can't focus enough training on any one thing in the chaos of revolving partnerships. I happen to have the kind of mind that _can_ focus on five different things concurrently. Of course, I had to work like a dog, daily, to build up my mind to be _able_ to focus on five different skill improvements at the same time, productively, so I guess finally it is the same system, after all.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Thanks for doing this my friend!

[@brucebaker8259]

One of your best videos

[@pickleballplaybook]

I appreciate this a lot! More to come 🙌🥳

[@mindpower6089]

Great video! Do you think training on the Dink Master would be good enough for drilling? Hard to find people in my area that want to drill.

[@pickleballplaybook]

It’s great for improving all aspects of your kitchen game because of the tilt. Especially fast hands!

[@MikeGregg-pq7rb]

Great Vid.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Thank you 🙏

[@CWK090]

We were down 10-0 and I said to my partner "Relax...We've got'em just where we want'em" 😀 We won. A famous USMC warrior (Chesty Puller) was surrounded by Japanese forces in WW2 and had to relay a status report. He said "They're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us…they can't get away this time." 😂 Actually, I've been down by a wide margin several times and won. One point at a time. The game ain't over, till it's over.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Love this! Did Chesty end up living?

[@CWK090]

@@pickleballplaybook Yes, I believe he passed about 25 years after WW2

[@great456789]

Interesting about the pushups. Your are correct that he was not locking out - but he actually WAS doing them correctly if he was trying to build his chest lol! The little reps at the bottom are best for building size on the chest. While locking out is better for building triceps.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Wow interesting! Good to know

[@garywilson8331]

Wow thank you so much. Fantastic advice. Cheers from England!

[@pickleballplaybook]

You're very welcome! Hope you’re alright mate!

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

As a long time High School and USTA Junior tennis coach my two favorite slogans were: “You have to do the drills to build your skills” and “practice the way you want to play “. The same would apply to Pickleball. Players that just hit for 10 minutes that start playing a practice/recreational match still have that same weak backhand or serve for many years.

[@Rshen11]

Most Rec players aren't going to be paying 100 bucks an hour for private pickle ball lessons.. just play tennis at that point..

[@pickleballplaybook]

I love the practice the way you want to play! So many people hit soft during practice or don’t accelerate through shots. Then they get in a match and miss everything! The more reps you can do the more comfortable you will be during a tournament. If ye are prepared ye shall not fear

[@pickleballplaybook]

@Rshen11 Just watch free KZbin content haha!

[@talldarknindian3695]

got any of your old tennis footage? would love to watch man.

[@pickleballplaybook]

My mom does! I’ll get some and post it at some point!

[@enrico8730]

I got the app. Is there a recommended amount or agenda on which category to start or focus on on a weekly basis? I’m pretty new so any category I’ll Be at beginner

[@pickleballplaybook]

No particular order. Whatever you want to work on! I’d say just drill at least 1 hour 3 days a week and focus on one thing each drilling session!

[@WelcomeToPickleball]

I have 6 months to commit to serious pickleball training Starting in October. Will report back around the new year.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Looking forward to hearing how you’re doing! You got this

[@Yachtblackgold]

I LOVE these tips!! Outstanding video!! Funny how people can see things differently (after reading the comments). THANK YOU!!!!!! :):)

[@pickleballplaybook]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the love! They really work

[@millisock]

Do you have (or can you create) a video showing us how you drilled your backhand? I also want to hit 10,000 backhands, putting topspin on it, in different situations. How could you drill this? Starting from a skill of like 2 out of 10 on the one handed backhand topspin technique.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Yes I need to do this!

[@TRUCKSTOPPOLITICS]

As a former division 1 tennis player this is the hardest part of this game. Practice time. People want to have fun and just play not practice. Can’t get better just playing

[@pickleballplaybook]

💯!!

[@Ckelto]

solid vid!

[@pickleballplaybook]

Thanks!!

[@cw8790]

How do we do drills if we’re busy

[@pickleballplaybook]

If it’s important to you, you’ll make time for it - Nick Bare 🤩

[@heidiskoglund-w7k]

One of your best videos for sure. Going to check out RUSS Thanks 🙏

[@pickleballplaybook]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback 🙌

[@odkdsjf]

Changing your mindset and behavior from nervousness to excitement is also a tip for job interviews.

[@pickleballplaybook]

100!

[@H-s6p]

Baller video!!!💪

[@pickleballplaybook]

Thanks Spencer 🙌

[@DannyBPlays]

It seems like every YT channel has made a "get to 5.0 ridiculously fast" video when it's really just giving false hope. If getting to 5.0 could be this quick, tons more players would be 5.0

[@pickleballplaybook]

If you actually do the instruction in the video you’ll get there. The reason there are less 5.0’s is because most people just simply won’t dedicate the time. This system works! I know cause I’ve done it. You got this!

[@cw8790]

@@pickleballplaybookyou’re not an average guy you had a solid tennis background not everyone is gifted with hand eye and athleticism

[@patrickschenk1857]

Game , also wanted to see if it would be possible at some point to get a lesson! I believe we are a couple hours away

[@pickleballplaybook]

Www.Pickleballplaybook.app. I don’t do any one on one lessons currently but if I do in the future I’ll for sure post about it!

[@bethechange4726]

Great Vid thanks!!

[@pickleballplaybook]

Happy to help! Glad you enjoyed it

[@enrico8730]

The drill app in the beginner sections has a lot of hit catch drills. Wondering what the purpose of the catch part is?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Hit catch is great for improving hand eye coordination. Beginners without a tennis background make a better connection with their paddle when they can make the ball paddle catch connection. Thats also why they all progress to not catching the ball after the first few rounds. Hopefully that helps!

[@alexandermoore5024]

Are you playing with Etta Wright?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Yes that was Etta!

[@alexandermoore5024]

That is awesome!

[@thomasbean7704]

No matter what sport you play, you should always work on your weaknesses. You are only as good as your greatest weakness. Once a competitor is able to recognize a significant flaw in your game, they are going to exploit it to the greatest extent possible.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Absolutely!

[@deatonsports8629]

Do you ever compete in the PPA or the APP?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Rarely! I don’t travel cause I have a little family otherwise I would.

[@deatonsports8629]

@@pickleballplaybook So what do you think your biggest weakness is when you compete with 5.5 or even 6.0+?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Definitely experience playing at that level! The pace is different

[@fmroke]

Need an updated forehand topspin drive video !!

[@pickleballplaybook]

Okay! Can you explain what you mean?

[@fmroke]

should your wrist by completely relaxed, should you use wrist to add topspin with a windshield wiping motion. Do you just use paddle lag with a relaxed wrist and swing low to high? Open stance vs closed. What does the backswing look like on a 3rd shot topspin drive. Do you drive 70 percent? Coming from No racquet backhand I tend to use a lot of wrist to add topspin to my drive but I keep it completely relaxed and whip it using my wrist in a windshield wiper motion. Just wondering what is the proper technique. @pickleballplaybook

[@judyveik8855]

Interested in game analysis. How much does it cost?

[@pickleballplaybook]

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[@connor1868]

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[@pickleballplaybook]

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[@JakeSimmons-r2u]

Morgan Evans said it years ago in a video, if you are playing more than you’re drilling, you’re doing it wrong. The problem is if you told all the people that play they have to drill more than playing, the courts would be empty. Most people haven’t played sports at a higher level….or at least a level that requires practicing more than playing Finding someone who wants to commit to drilling (and can drill at your level) is like pulling teeth.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Exactly! Prioritize drilling and you’ll progress quicker than everyone else

[@j7404]

Sick of these tennis players selling people dreams that they have a chance of being a 5.0 in 75 days. People with no tennis background will not be 5.0 in 75 days.

[@relaxingmusic5583]

Well, you need the skills and physical strength and ability to reach that level. It took me three months to reach the “pro” level in our community player group from a background of table tennis and badminton.

[@robertjackson8790]

That’s what gets the clicks man

[@pickleballplaybook]

Give it some more time if you don’t have a tennis background. I played less than 3 months of tennis each year (during tennis season only) I also took 5 years off any racket sports before picking up pickleball (stopped playing after high school, and served a mission for 2 years) it’s getting in reps that will take your came to the next level, period. 🙌 hope that helps!!

[@EdNichols-qj4xk]

Maybe the title should be 6 steps to become a 5.0 if you’re already a 4.5.

[@KuliSatuala]

You’re sick most of top 10 pickleball players they used to play tennis hh

[@AlanChang1]

I don't think I'll be able to get use to a 10mm but I like that they have different products to customise

[@pickleballplaybook]

10mm what?

[@AlanChang1]

@@pickleballplaybook 10mm paddle

[@HobbyDrop]

Eyyy I WOULD love to have you analyze my game! I’m a local here in St. George (connection points) haha but really, great content. I’m trying to get to 4.5!

[@pickleballplaybook]

Hey St George UNITE! Haha go here: www.pickleballplaybook.app/products/game-play-analysis?variant=49760652820793

[@KellyAddington-j4t]

I just want to get to 4.0. Played tennis for decades but been stuck at 3.5 pickleball for 2 years. Backhand volley is inconsistent and still pop up the ball to much.

[@zeruth467]

Dang, you need to drill that. Chances are your paddle face is incorrect, footwork, swing path, etc

[@pickleballplaybook]

I’d love to do a game analysis for you. I think I could really help you to see what’s going on and what you need to do to get to the next level. Check it out here 👇 www.pickleballplaybook.app/products/game-play-analysis

[@SparqXL]

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[@clearsight655]

Excited is nervous with confidence. Confidence that comes from knowing you have a chance.

[@pickleballplaybook]

100%!

[@MrPanthers23]

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[@pickleballplaybook]

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[@StewsReplay]

ROFL High level tennis puts you at 5.0 directly.

[@pickleballplaybook]

I wish haha. Everyone that’s ever said that has either played high level tennis and not played pickleball, or they don’t player tennis at all and have just played pickleball.

[@enrico8730]

Can non tennis background reach 5.0?

[@pickleballplaybook]

1,000%. The number 1 player in the world Dylan Frazier is a great example of

[@enrico8730]

@@pickleballplaybook good to hear!

[@711colonel]

I think the main key is drilling.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Definitely a huge part of it. But if you can’t perform under pressure, then drilling doesnt matter

[@carissah.6219]

Soooo the key to becoming a 5.0 is to have a strong tennis background. Got it. I will keep working on my Time Machine to achieve this.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Haha was waiting for this comment!

[@deatonsports8629]

Best player in the world Dylan Frazier never came from tennis or table tennis

[@pickleballplaybook]

Exactly!

[@gilbertamthor5098]

You have easily the best PB videos but ! Thats so funny. Could you imagine telling a tennis player or a golfer or other. Drill just 3 hours a week to be a 5.0 level player. Shows you how easy PB is. I have played 5 times and have beat 4.5 to 4.7 rated players. And why does noone want to play singles???? Its crazy. But your video is really good, with really good advice.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Thank you! I appreciate it 🙌

[@gemmaperry7046]

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[@Rshen11]

These tennis players are making a killing teaching pickle ball.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Haha I wish!

[@psycl0ptic]

Wait, you played high level tennis but didn’t know what drilling was?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Surprisingly enough, I played tennis 3 months out of the year. End of February through mid May. Id show up to practice and tournaments during the tennis season and then lose interest after school was over. Somehow still won some state championships haha

[@worship6301]

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[@MichaelPickleball]

dot dot dot... from Tennis for years to 5.0 in picklball?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Dot dot dot haha

[@minisurfbanana]

Damn i thought this was for tennis....nevermind🙄

[@pickleballplaybook]

It applies to both!

[@gk-qf9hv]

So you, as an x serious tennis player, don't know what "drilling" means!? Lol Dud

[@pickleballplaybook]

Haha was never serious but yes an x tennis player

[@Mobev1]

People, we are in 2 wars, the market is getting ready to crash. I’m worth 23 million. Do not buy silly ball machines or film yourself playing pickleball. It is pickleball, it is easier to learn than kickball. I’m a 5.5 17 time winner in tournaments. This sport is for fun and hitting on cute ladies. It is nothing more. You don’t want to be remembered as a pickleball player. My main sport is slalom skiing for money.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Interesting perspective

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