How To Return Slice In Pickleball

[@aaronsegal1682]

As always…these videos are perfection! Love Michelle. Her calling you out on your serves was classic.

[@universalrackets]

Haha we need a line judge! Glad you like the videos

[@downtownsubs]

Great video. I also teach players to see the direction of the slice and move that direction to setup. This allows you to be in the correct position to hit the ball after the ball bounces a bit higher.

[@universalrackets]

Thanks! Swing to the right ball goes left, swing to the left ball goes right!!!

[@lauraw7706]

Keep doing these - you’re a great team! I love the way you break down the instructions into basics that are pretty easy to remember when I try them later.

[@universalrackets]

Will do! Thanks 🙏

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Michele and Tyler! This video was very helpful!!! I live in Lakewood Ranch Florida and the weather has been so bad I have yet to get on the court and try all of these great tips!! On the days I can play pickleball its either raining or it's to windy!! I cannot wait to get on the court and try all of these great tips!!! I love watching your videos! Thanks! :)

[@universalrackets]

Hey! Thanks for the awesome comment , Linda yes, this Florida weather needs to get better! Let us know how the tips go

[@diannazugai2640]

Awesome video! I'll be trying this tomorrow against a player who slices every time and gets me everytime! Can't wait to see his reaction after I return his crazy slice. Thanks so much for all of your videos!. You two are the best!!

[@universalrackets]

Thank you, please let us know how it goes! You are welcome we appreciate your support Dianna

[@AnnMitt]

That's my goal for today as well. This one particular player hits every ball with an under slice spin. Nobody can return his hits. Using Tyler's tips, I'm determined to up my skills to at least get the score to 11 - 9. Baby steps!

[@diannazugai2640]

@@AnnMitt Good luck to you! That's a great goal and I think these players are in for a surprise thanks to Tyler and Michelle!

[@RachelZ-h1r]

Great video, Tyler explains like no one else, excellent

[@universalrackets]

Thank you so much!

[@DannyBPlays]

1:26 I fell asleep immediately when he said "what is slice anyway?" I'm typing this an hour later after waking up

[@universalrackets]

Thanks for watching

[@bonitaesskew6682]

thank you. great video. I liked the example of what not to do and what to do

[@universalrackets]

Appreciate the comment! Thank you!

[@oldschoolmusiclover1]

this answered my questions about spin return!

[@universalrackets]

Amazing! Thank you for the comment!

[@beved2232]

Ready to try this today❤

[@universalrackets]

Let us know how it goes!

[@julieo3860]

Love your videos! Excellent explanations.

[@universalrackets]

Thank you so much!

[@eddychavez1013]

Great synergy, good tips!

[@universalrackets]

Appreciate it!

[@didaugherty2731]

I always played the return of spin shots by letting the ball bounce and wait for the spin to happen. Then hit after the spin happens, anticipating the spin direction. In other words bounce, spin, then react to the spin, knowing how it is going to bounce. I will try hitting BEFORE the spin. Thx.

[@universalrackets]

Amazing! let us know how it goes!

[@weiwang8472]

I did the opposite way. I am waiting for the ball to bounce and spin and then hit the ball after it changes direction. I thought I hit later so that the spin is weaker so that I could control the ball easily. Thank you for sharing this and I can correct my skills.

[@universalrackets]

Keep practicing! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AnnMitt]

This video was fantastic 👏 🙌! Well done 🩷. I will use your tips tomorrow during general open play!

[@universalrackets]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes

[@ictkeith3730]

How about hitting a drop after they slice it. I struggle with this so bad , a drive is pretty simple , but I see pros hit drops effortlessly on slices when they want to. What’s their technique on those

[@myonlylov]

it worked for me. after a couple returns the player stopped slicing me. thanks

[@universalrackets]

You are welcome! Thanks for letting us know

[@merrilyncraig6861]

Really helpful, thanx

[@universalrackets]

No problem!

[@pcleong123]

We get low because of underspin. For sidespin, approach the ball with the knowledge of which the ball will move sideway. We either get closer when we know that the bounce ball will move away. We will not get too close knowing that it will move close to our body as it bounces. The direction of vounce is opposite to the opponent's swing path.

[@universalrackets]

watch the video!

[@BoysBarn]

Still looks like she’s hitting it near top of bounce vs hitting it lower. What am I missing?

[@brandonvanreyn9202]

Awesome video !

[@universalrackets]

Thanks!

[@trumpisastump9382]

Easier and more clear explanation: If your opponent hits a slice with their forehand, it will spin to your left. If they hit a slice with their backhand it will spin to your right.

[@universalrackets]

Thanks for watching!

[@steveiannazzo5451]

Even if your opponent is left handed? (no)

[@yasim9435]

Why pros use this slice rarely and prefer top spin? Is it because it hard to consistently hit it deep?

[@universalrackets]

Spin does not have the same effect as in tennis, in tennis the ball can spin much more and really change points, in pickle ball there is not as much room and the ball doesn't move as much!

[@annettehemstock1672]

Great video but this girl needs a bigger skirt

[@universalrackets]

Tell that to her sponsor!

[@mra2424]

Don't forget to let it bounce if it's a return

[@universalrackets]

Yes !!

[@johanmeijer133]

And to practice getting low, practice deep squatting. Do deep body-only squats every day, and you will see yourself playing much better against low balls. Great video.

[@universalrackets]

Thanks so much! Yes getting low is key

[@adamheath4599]

Um, a slice shot is specifically backspin. You’re referring to side spin. Slice can also have side spin to them but it’s backspin lol.

[@universalrackets]

Video applies for both! Thanks for watching

[@jbmedia8882]

For the doubles players, poach slices.

[@universalrackets]

Yessss!

[@kimleith1378]

Get low. Yep!

[@universalrackets]

Yes! Thank you for the comment!

[@jeshuakongsinwon9108]

Wrong. You go to the ball and you will get into trouble regardless. Better observe your opponent and adjust your body position instead.

[@universalrackets]

@@jeshuakongsinwon9108 thanks for watching!