How to ADD Topspin to Your Game | The Modern Game of Attacking

[@BrionesPickleball]

Learn to ATTACK here: www.brionespickleball.com/AttackLikeThePros

[@greenbox00000]

Happy to see another long-term Luxx user! Still using and maining my worn-out launch paddle, and while I've cheated on it a bit, I always came back. In the right hands, I really believe it's one of the best and most future-proof paddles. Even in the current power landscape, proper technique and smart playmaking still have the edge.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome!!

[@gmont66g]

Terrific video! Congrats 👏

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!! 😊

[@edburgler5161]

Great instruction Jordan, well done.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Thanks!

[@PKB-AG]

Jordan, would you recommend people to start this well after they've mastered flat faced shots, or do you teach this earlier to develop new habits, then build accuracy? I think this concept is more add-on once the basics are covered. Are there two schools of thought here?

[@BrionesPickleball]

Depends on their background. But the concept of topspin is so important as players grow their game.

[@rogerhook8002]

Newby here. I'm learning because of you. Thanks.

[@BrionesPickleball]

You’re welcome!

[@kylepickleball]

So are you keeping an Eastern grip while at the kitchen? Because if the point speeds up do you have time to switch back/forth between grips or your opponent is switching between a forehand/backhand dink?

[@sixphish]

My thought exactly. How can you counter on the backhand side in Eastern?? I tried switching and gave up. Seemed impossible.

[@BrionesPickleball]

Pros do it all the time, as do I. The 4 options are: 1. Learn this topspin technique in a continental grip, which will get some getting used to but will put you in a good counter grip. 2. Learn to counter with two hands, which will help you reload quicker. 3. Switch grips right after you speed up the ball to continental (which I do) 4. Get comfortable with countering in an eastern grip.

[@sixphish]

@@BrionesPickleballthanks for the great reply. Working on #1, yeah, it’s awkward. Really like #3, gonna give it a go!

[@sonnynos]

Great video! I have the biggest issue with this

[@BrionesPickleball]

Awesome !

[@michaelmilosovic7732]

I don't see the link for the topspin pro, can you send it to me. Thanks for these videos

[@BrionesPickleball]

topspinpro.com/discount/BRIONESPB10

[@danhotel5961]

Great instruction as usual. One thought, it appears like a lot of the motion is in the elbow, which you didn't mention

[@firebreathingrubberducky5621]

I think he refers to it as pronation

[@BrionesPickleball]

It’s pronation, but does look like it’s turning from my elbow, yes. It’s the forearm turning over, and also bicep contraction.

[@TinyTalesTube555]

I actually hit my cheek today doing this topspin.....

[@BrionesPickleball]

I’ve done that a few times….

[@logic368]

When you whip the paddle upwards, do you ever accidentally hit yourself in the face? I did that once and scared me away from topspin

[@BrionesPickleball]

This is why I use the pronation method 90% of the time. If you’re hitting yourself, then work on hitting the ball more out in front and more UPWARDS, away from your head