I coached him to become a 4.5 in LESS than 30 minutes | A private lesson with Jordan Briones

[@BrionesPickleball]

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[@bobk7048]

Hi Coach Briones, I paid for your training videos for more than 100 dollars. I can't access them now. I have been trying to contact you for help multiple times. It's been more than 3 days. No one responded. Can you please check your email including the spam and respond?

[@BrionesPickleball]

Hey Bob, sorry about this! We definitely help and respond to everyone that supports us right away. Are you emailing my team directly? [e-mail] Please email us there, and we’ll get it resolved right away! Sorry about the inconvenience. Also, if you give me your name or email here, I can reach out to you directly.

[@melisamelisa8929]

Mind-blowing video! Witnessing Ian's rapid improvement under Jordan's guidance is incredible. The depth of strategy and mechanics covered in just 30 minutes is unreal. And with my Oliver-Sport paddle by my side, I'm inspired to hit the court and level up my game too!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome !

[@terraXR]

One of the best PB videos I've ever seen. As a long-time tennis player, I wish I would have had someone like Jordan around when I made the transition to PB. The adjustments Ian had to make were exactly the ones I had to puzzle out ... open stance volley? That's crazy man! :)

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊😎😎

[@sharonromank3741]

So much fun to see my old online coach Ian learn the ins and outs of pickleball. ian is a master at teaching tennis. Neat to see him give pickleball a try. I am waiting for some of Ian's great tennis tutorials to cross over to pickleball.

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊

[@katymurphy6866]

Thanks for the coaching pointers. I played this morning using these simple adjustments to my game and I won not once but three games in a row against players who only two weeks ago were far more advanced than me. They were all like where did you come from. It made my day. Thank you.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome!

[@paulogden7417]

Brilliant video. Fascinating to see both Ian's ability to grasp strategy and mechanics quickly AND Jordan's skill in teaching and evaluating at a hyper pace while constantly encouraging. Basically a pickleball camp wrapped in 30 minutes.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MCZ70890]

Ian is a tennis coach

[@MikeydeLaraCovers]

SO great to see Ian get coached and to see his interest in the sport! I’m a 4.5 tennis player making the transition and this is easily the most helpful video I’ve found. Ian’s a GREAT coach and our tennis levels and thought processes are very similar (obviously, cause I’ve taken so much of his advice!). The silliest part of the whole pickleball/tennis thing is this simple question, “is it fun?” Both of the games are SUPER fun and TOTALLY different strategically. Are we mad at ping pong players?? No! 😂 Pickleball is so stupid fun. And I’m still playing tennis. And ping pong. 😂 You got a new subscriber!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome thanks for the comment!!!

[@sunsioux444]

@MikeydeLaraCovers: I have been playing PB for 3 years and am now learning tennis. I am so stoked !

[@MikeydeLaraCovers]

@@sunsioux444 It's fun! Have a great time! 😁

[@darkseid121]

To be fair, they don't replace tennis courts with ping pong tables.

[@MikeydeLaraCovers]

@@darkseid121 That would be pretty funny if they did.

[@rogerhook8002]

Newby here...what a privilege to be coached by such a fine young man.

[@BrionesPickleball]

😎

[@micahjustice7781]

Keeping the stance open and square to the kitchen line even when pinching middle is really helpful. Ive never heard anyone say that and so while I'm really good at poaching I've been struggling against cross court passing shots.

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@trinhinc]

That was so educational while making it so fun to watch. ty guys.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Np!

[@Tiberian64]

Looking forward to the doubles gameplay. As a coach and teacher I find that one lesson wouldn't be enough to raise a player's level unless they were already at the threshold and needed minor adjustments. The three facets to learning; attaining knowledge (knowing what to do and how to do it), the ability to perform (applying the knowledge), and finally performing in competition (consistency in application while competing) requires a lot of time. Partly to make the new skills a habit, partly to make it so you don't have to "think" about it every time. For example a noob like me: I had to learn to try to return deep so to keep the serving team on the defensive (and allow me to get to the kitchen). Then I had to learn to return deep (and lower if I could). THEN I have to keep telling myself on serve receive to do so and practice doing it so I can FINALLY do it consistently in a game. Thanks for the videos Briones! Keep up the great work!

[@BrionesPickleball]

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[@krissnider8144]

Thanks so much for the lesson from a tennis player getting back into pickleball (1980s) My college professor was friends with the family that invented the game and we (tennis team) helped him put one of the first instructional pickleball manuals together. You lesson is perfect for understanding footwork and racket positioning. Thanks! Cheers!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome!!!!

[@KUREOUSBUM]

My favorite video of yours...and I enjoy them all. This is essentially Cliffs Notes for advanced training.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks Craig !!

[@loricody4956]

Excellent job teaching! Thanks for sharing this. Saving to watch again, later.

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊

[@myonlylov]

that was great. thanks. trying to keep the ball in the middle and split approach was great.

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@jamesgartner4305]

I've seen many of your videos -- this one is the best. Learned a great deal from BOTH of you. Do more.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome, thank you!

[@weswes5876]

Two incredible coaches -- together! So cool guys! That was like 20 lessons in 20 minutes. And Ian, you are doing amazing! Can't wait to see you guys in the match! Appreciate you both so much.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patrickmcpatrick]

The tennis background helps plus he is a quick learner! Great content, I learn a lot from your videos Jordan! Thank you for posting👍👍

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks !

[@gg80108]

Ping pong players are better tennis players think it's tennis strokes, it is not!

[@gg80108]

Slide movement is the difference on being fast enough.

[@ojonesjr]

Big fan of your videos. Ive been watching before i knew how to even take score in a pickleball game. This is definitely one of your best videos, pleaee keep them coming.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!

[@mikesayers7207]

This is so good Jordan, thanks for posting. That transition reset was very helpful

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DementiaCareblazers]

Thank you for this video. Maybe I missed it, but on your 2 day intensive sales page, I didn’t see a city or state. I fished around on your main website and was happy to see Gilbert since I’m in AZ. Just wanted to alert you in case others on your sales page were trying to find out the location. Look forward to signing up for one of your classes soon!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks. Yes, it will be in Gilbert AZ

[@ruanecrummett708]

Excellent video...I like the way Jordan explains the "reason" for the moves...

[@BrionesPickleball]

😎

[@ParleyFamilyVideo]

This was great to watch! Good explanations and conversation about what we are watching. Thanks!

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊

[@chess]

Gained 300 elo in less than 30 minutes

[@BrionesPickleball]

Elo ?

[@chess]

rating :)

[@mateusinke1933]

This Chess and PB cross over is crazy 😂

[@xeviuus]

I learn more from this video than all other videos with crazy attention grabbing headlines combined. Well done!! I am going to save this one watch it again so I don't forget the fundamentals! Subscribed!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rod91054]

Jordan, loved this video, picked up some valuable tips and hope you will do more in this format. It would be especially great to see an older player. You have a lot of followers like me, (69 yrs old) who don't have Ian's youth and athleticism.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!

[@margaretsmilligan9393]

Loved this video, especially as ian is left handed like me . His tennis background certainly strengthens his backhand . I have badminton/table tennis experience , my pickle ball backhand is poor. This is a very helpful video, thank you

[@BrionesPickleball]

Np !

[@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71]

Great job Ian, you and your coach did an awesome job. I have never played pickle ball in my life. But I am going to start to play very soon.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Go for it!

[@briankillian5248]

This was fantastic to watch. Ian's transition is incredible. So much fun to watch.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bruce3412]

I have seen Ian's tennis videos before so I can see him moving to pickleball. The tips i really liked is the split step as you work you way to the net. Plus hitting a bit upwards or lift instead of just hitting straight.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!

[@keithganzmusic]

Great video to see what to be thinking about coming from tennis!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@PedroGarcia-vv3kx]

Haven’t tried pickleball yet but when I transition from tennis I’ll be referring back to this video. I’ve picked up many pointers. Thanks Ian for being open minded about pickleball. Even though I haven’t played I know I’ll enjoy it once I do.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!!!

[@kstars101]

Great attitude! You're really going to enjoy it!

[@frannievanselow5568]

Jordon is amazing sharing skills. Great to watch Ian transition from Tennis. I needed to watch this. I would ALSO like to see the Camera on Jordon to see his complete positioning feet, knees, arm, paddle. Help!😅

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks for watching!

[@StrongMindandBody]

Luv the teaser at the end showing your doubles match--whoo-hoo!

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊😎😎

[@birukmikru1306]

Great coaching. I need this😊

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dkeener13]

great coaching. super helpful video for anyone with a tennis background coming over to PB.

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@jimpagano9445]

Can’t decide whether I’m depressed or motivated by the fact that Ian is better than I am after 20 minutes!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Be motivated! Everyone is on their own journey. He has hit tens of thousands of balls with a racket, so he may have had a little advantage over most players 😊

[@traceycaldiero4912]

Ian is a tennis player…..just adjusting his game

[@jimpagano9445]

@@traceycaldiero4912 Haha, if I had been a tennis player I probably would’ve gotten better faster too. I’d also know who Ian is (I had no idea) and would know how silly it was to use him as a comparison.

[@NOT_A_TOP_FAN]

Anyone who grew up playing tennis at a high level at a young age SHOULD adapt to this game fast. Footwork and preparation is thr thing that you work years and years on and once engrained, that doesn’t go away. The mechanics of slightly changing your swing from a longer stroke to a smaller, quicker, and using more of an open stance, is pretty simple….even if never picking up a paddle before.

[@shofnerchatt326]

I feel the same. He seemed to master things in minutes that I haven’t mastered in months.

[@mex5341]

first part until 16:00 was good and helpful! after that not so ... But overall , was so useful ! I would like to see more advanced tecnics and strategy. How to lob perfect , spin and etc . Thx for this lesson !

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BigRedSigEp205]

Love the video! It was quickly touched on in the video, but once Ian started getting comfortable with his backhand volley and stopped hopping around to get to a forehand, his volleys dramatically improved!

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻

[@Jamac007]

New to the sport, this has elements of not only tennis, but also badminton and table tennis, so cool

[@BrionesPickleball]

That’s why it’s the fastest growing sport!

[@felicia5620]

Such a great video! I learned a lot. TY!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!!

[@chizzle789]

at 11:26 that was a criminally awesome and nonchallant catch. Love it haha

[@BrionesPickleball]

Haha

[@Stanfordrh]

I miss our backyard lessons Jordan!! Great video!

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊😊

[@HeyGunPeople]

great learning tool, thanks

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad you liked it!

[@BrionesPickleball]

What do you think of Ian’s game? Stay tuned for the doubles gameplay! 😊

[@TheHoriginal]

He’s got a HUGE advantage over the average intermediate player 😂. Can you do a vid with a real intermediate level player?

[@shakirahmedtth]

@@TheHoriginal 30 minutes lesson but 3 years to master

[@jimzimmerman5288]

Jordan, that guy had racket skills. He was way better than a 2.5. Almost 3.5 once you explained things to him. He had athletic ability which is key. Nice video.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks Jim!

[@Warren_L.]

I feel a little better. I've been playing for a little over 2 weeks, and I'm no where near as good as Ian! But, in my defense, I'm quite a bit older, and have no racket sport background. So, I'll keep at it! :-)

[@dhix2388]

yeah i enjoy hes vids, BUT gimmie a break if he are anyone else could substantiate these so called results they would own their own island LOL

[@kevinreque]

Well he is probably the best, most accessible tennis coach found on the internet, and he wrote one of the best tennis coaching books of all time. So, yeah…he’s got some racket skills 😂

[@AlienHeadSports]

I couldnt put it any better, great coaching

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks so much!

[@EdisonShiFilm]

So happy to see the cross-over between tennis and pickleball. Good work! Not sure if he is even 4.0 by the end of the 30 mins session :)

[@BrionesPickleball]

After my assessment, I think he could definitely play and hang at the 4.0 level with a little bit more practice. Stay tuned for the match play!

[@clintroberts1]

@@BrionesPickleball yeah definitely a bit of KZbin titling to get views but he did really good.

[@kingtrawal]

Stop, pretending like pickle ball has levels… it’s a game for people who haven’t been active since middle school PE class.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Lol, good one 🙄

[@kingtrawal]

@@BrionesPickleball pickle ball is basically tennis for really really really lazy people

[@memyselfandi5760]

Wow, what a good instructor/teacher!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!

[@CurtPrice]

Real good stuff. And it really amplifies how helpful having a tennis background is. It can accelerate your pickleball skill development x100. I have a tennis background. Nothing advanced, but I played a ton when I was younger and I was decent. Played a fair amount of ping pong too. Pickleball was a natural transition for me... picked it up quick. But this video is FANTASTIC for hitting on developing solid fundamentals when learning important techniques in the game. Such good info... as are all of your videos. Thanks for putting these out there. :)

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@g_ferret2450]

One thing to note here 9:45, you can anticipate a ball landing in the kitchen and step in before the ball bounces, the rule is you can't hit a ball while standing in the kitchen or on kitchen line unless that ball has bounced in the NVZ. No matter what though, you can not volley a ball while in the kitchen.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Of course. You don’t want to overwhelm people with rules on the first lesson, as I only tell them as much as they need to know.

[@leoanastas]

great video one of the best I've seen thanks

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad it helped!

[@NEPANEWER]

Very good tutorial .. very easy to understand

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Squaredot01]

Love Essential Tennis!

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊

[@billincolumbia]

Great lesson Thanks for sharing.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Np !

[@imuahayn8082]

EXCELLENT! Best PB video yet!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@emmanuelzanders1746]

Ian was probably a very good tennis player. Just learning how to play pickleball puts him at 3.0, his youth, hand/eye coordination, fast hands, and athleticism puts him over 3.5 With his great ability to learn, it’s not surprising at all

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻

[@barney9997]

Great video Jordan! A very concise guide to pickleball for those coming from tennis, or just picking up the game. I wish I had something like this when I first started out after stopping tennis due to injuries. My learning curve would have been much, much faster! Hey Ian. I'm a big fan, having followed your excellent tennis content for years. You picked up pickleball quickly, which is no surprise! Just curious, are you going to start playing rec pickleball regularly? I know Mark played in the past, how about the Angry Old Man? I just can't picture him ever playing pickleball (get off my lawn!). 🙂

[@BrionesPickleball]

My goal is to get the whole RT team on the on court! Lol

[@zzw26n]

Awesome Video, amazing detail Briones!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@floridajoe3181]

Great video, do you have any plans to give lessons in Florida?

[@BrionesPickleball]

Not right now, for in-person training, check out our options below: www.brionespickleball.com/arizona

[@TheMary0831]

I'm sorry I missed you in Boise, Jordan. I tried to sign up for a session but there were no good times for me. I saw you coaching someone though while we were all playing (at S2). Next time!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!

[@sophiaperrone7644]

Great great video!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eddieignacio3077]

Great video! Where does the VIP training you offer take place? I am interested in taking it.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Phoenix AZ area www.brionespickleball.com/vip

[@marlakountoupis9700]

This is funny to me because I've watched a lot of Ian's videos to help me with Pickleball! ha!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome!!

[@RiomaWF]

We need to revisit Ian to see his progress. Good effort :D

[@BrionesPickleball]

😁😁

[@cpadurar]

Great purpose on the material. I got a question, I am switching from tennis and I am quite effective on hitting the ball heavy, hitting lots of passing shots but it's true, it's mostly 3.5-4.0 level where most of the people hit the ball soft. Which paddle you recommend and which maintains a good power, spin, and pop and good control as well. I am trying 16mm paddles, no issues on power and spin as I can accelerate the paddle easily, the issue is on the dinks and dropshots, I feel the paddle dead, currently I'm playing with Engage MX 6.0 and EX 6.0 Pro but I am getting a CRBN1 as well.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Those are all great paddles, unfortunately, nothing is going to feel like a tennis racket lol

[@tamaraworkman2521]

Ian, you did great! You’ll be a pro in no time:)

[@BrionesPickleball]

😎

[@minibongo2]

At 22:07 "Giving Ian his first ERNE " I think I see Jordan jumping over the kitchen and hitting of the air. Is that correct or am I missing something?

[@BrionesPickleball]

Yes

[@davidfargo3364]

That’s a really helpful video!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!

[@GarrettPoblete]

It'd be an absolute dream to get a coaching session from Jordan.

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊

[@FrankRollberg]

Excellent! Thank you

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thank you !!!

[@supershot0015]

@brionespickleball Your last Erne you foot was on the line… point Ian

[@BrionesPickleball]

Lol

[@daveharter6469]

With his touch and age, he will be stoking this thing in no time.

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊

[@Kevin-sw3sv]

A great lesson that was well taught and quickly learned.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks Kevin!

[@shakirahmedtth]

SOem great stuff. 3.5 PB player here.. touching on 4.0

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻

[@PickleballWill]

What an absolute legend!

[@BrionesPickleball]

😁

[@ozaman1064]

5.5-6.0 ex college old man here. AA doubles player in the 90's and retired tennis director that's interested in starting to play some PB. Any good advice??...to me it looks like a high level doubles player in tennis would transition great into pickleball. Enjoyed watching the lesson. You've obviously played some high level tennis, yourself, in the past. Very easy to see that.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome!!

[@rdsoto1965]

amazing video. amazing coach

[@BrionesPickleball]

😎

[@wtpiep82]

This is a great informative video

[@BrionesPickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JeffLandauer]

Great idea for a video. I'm going to send it to my friend who's coming from a collegiate tennis background. Did you ever say what his tennis rating is?

[@BrionesPickleball]

4.5+

[@johnsmith4301]

Great video!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!

[@jmp62276]

:53 Ian... Never been much of an equipment guy! LOL

[@BrionesPickleball]

Lol

[@翁孤舟]

Great lesson, would have to be even better if Jordan and Ian play a game at the end of the lesson.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Doubles game is coming soon!

[@sunsioux444]

@@BrionesPickleball I can't wait for the doubles game video!!

[@gottaplaytennis]

It's actually great to see (as I already know personally) how much tennis players bring to the court in Pickleball. Buy I still think that, even though minor adjustments can be beneficial, tennis players (who continue to play tennis and pickleball) should not abandon their years of training and dedication to good footwork and core rotation as it seems all pickleball instructors recommend. I'm finding pickleball singles fun as long as I'm not coerced into abandoning the skills that made me a decent tennis player. We only need to see the play of Jack Sock on the pickleball court to experience how effective tennis skills can be. Interestingly, I'd love to see someone who came from only pickleball adapt to a tennis court as quickly as tennis players can adapt to pickleball. Now that is the video I want to see. Great video from both players.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks for the comment!

[@judyliang55]

it would be a lot more difficult for a pickleball player to quickly learn tennis.

[@loribeckmann5574]

I definitely think tennis to pickleball is much easier than pickleball to tennis. 🎾🎾🎾

[@BrionesPickleball]

Obviously lol

[@canadiantennispro]

ian will love this cause hes got the hands

[@BrionesPickleball]

🤙🏼

[@jhideout]

great video and lesson. Where's the game??

[@BrionesPickleball]

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[@mememultiplier4966]

Really great video!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thank you!

[@janetyanez-rivera2829]

He did great!

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊

[@mileslucero7796]

Proof that an intermediate tennis player can be a super advanced pickle ball player in only 30 minutes!!

[@BrionesPickleball]

😊

[@jaimetarne9436]

I doubt he was an intermediate tennis player. His skill level with it all shows he was aan excellent tennis player.

[@BrionesPickleball]

He played college tennis

[@robertvk1814]

Jordan, I'm sure you get this question all the time, sorry. What cameras do you use for filming play? How do you integrate the audio in? Thanks.

[@BrionesPickleball]

All from the Sony ZV1

[@BrionesPickleball]

DJI mics for sound

[@jdmassey]

Such a quick learner but transitioning from tennis makes it tough!

[@BrionesPickleball]

😎

[@WorkPlayRest]

What tennis shoes are you wearing / would recommend?

[@BrionesPickleball]

I wear Wilson Rush Pros!

[@herbnomura9079]

wonderful!

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Cb-ob3us]

This is great!

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@mehdimesbah7954]

Are you able To teach in San Diego area?

[@BrionesPickleball]

Maybe one day… I’ll

[@mex5341]

that's rly good explanation

[@BrionesPickleball]

😎

[@bluelighter8er]

Jordan, which paddle are you using nowadays

[@BrionesPickleball]

Paddles that I currently use: All halo 16mm MAX, labs 006, labs 003

[@garygliddon9070]

at 25:07 the ball needs to bounce , I believe you took it in the air off the net while in the kitchen. Is that a legal shot? Just rewatched the shot, both feet are out, cool.

[@BrionesPickleball]

😎

[@joshdelf3515]

17:34 ball looked in to me

[@gianpaulosgarcia7228]

100% right on the line smh

[@BrionesPickleball]

lol

[@CPRSquared]

Really great.

[@BrionesPickleball]

👍🏻