I Took a Lesson to Fix My Horrible Counter Attacks

[@JamesIgnatowich]

If Amrik can fix Chris Olson’s counters I’ll make him the head coach of all of my clinics, and I’ll be the assistant

[@PickleballStudio]

You’re going to have to define “fixed”. I’ll stop reviewing paddles for 6 months to make this happen. 😂

[@avatar_ball_bender]

Haaa haaa he also replace my Dad. Sometimes I watch these instructions I am just in shock how

[@sg19579]

This guy needs his own instructional channel... great lesson.

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

Agree, what a fantastic instructor!

[@PickleballVD]

One of the best videos you have ever made. Please make more of them

[@tmclbnk]

Chris, this lesson is going into your Hall of Fame videos with your Two Handed Backhand lesson. Both incredible gems, so much information!!!

[@luckyuliveHI]

This is one of the best pb vids I've watched. Seems like 90% of instructional vids focus on the same things... Just different YT'ers saying the same stuff. This one presented very specific actions to take and the reason behind those actions as well what to look for to initiate the counter. 👍🏾

[@mervatameen646]

Amrik is a great coach with an excellent observation! Thanks for making this video! It will be great if you both can make more videos

[@amit212543]

Loved this video. I think you do an amazing job of editing these longer lessons so we still get a lot of details but there aren’t large sections that are redundant. Also like your additional commentary

[@mccgunter]

Spot on!

[@timjohnson6100]

Thanks Chris! Please keep sharing this type of content, it helps us all.

[@yojironin]

I've also recently discovered that staying low isn't just useful at the kitchen. If you have trouble returning low hard hit serves, the simple act of lowering your viewpoint down closer to the level of the ball makes it sooo much easier to handle.

[@LeanneSchultz-x3y]

Thirds are easier too if you get low

[@johnp1]

Right on. This is why tennis pros lower their bobies when returning first serves.

[@skrueger78]

You need to stay low for every shot but overheads. Makes the game way easier

[@gregoryhall3958]

I’ve also found this to be very true. Bad knees makes it more challenging, but rewarding when it can done. I love this game!!!!

[@sbinsdca]

As are resets​@@LeanneSchultz-x3y

[@CharlesBrodheadIII]

Great presentation! I particularly like the high resolution slow-mo close-up comparison shots.

[@chasyboy1]

Chris, look at the shape of his 'hand' at the finish after contact and compare that to yours. You have a twist, almost slice motion through contact vs. block and push. Because of that, you feel the need to make a swing, as it's the only way for you to come 'over' the ball to hit down. It would be interesting if you took a video of yourself going between a reset and a counter. See of the wrist movement is similar and if your 'finish' shape is optimal for accuracy and pace. Great job...thanks for sharing. Sent it to over 30 people already!

[@860anthony]

Your instructor gives real-world instruction. I like the "leaning back" critique. He should have his own instructional videos. He's that good.

[@ateamreball]

I love the hardball drill, staying low and leaning into the counter. Great tips and thank you for putting yourself out there for us!

[@scotttesar7156]

100% agree

[@BenjaminAndersonPickleball]

Chris, your approach to improvement in this video is excellent. I especially like the counter drill where they feed you a slower ball to work on form and the idea of putting a water bottle behind your feet to help prevent movement. Thanks for sharing! It's given me some ideas for improving my own counters.

[@mccgunter]

Absolutely loved this video!! The clear concise instruction without being too verbose was amazing!

[@gregoryhall3958]

Dud!!!! This is the absolute best instructional vid I’ve seen concerning this discipline for NVZ counter technique. RELATABLE TOPIC for everyone. AWESOME!!!!! Thank you both for sharing.

[@RunningManOH]

Along with your two hand backhand lesson with Aanik Lohani, this will become another of my most repeatedly watched lessons. Great stuff!

[@nadzoll]

OMG Chris. This is exactly what I need work on, and letting go of my twoey backhand as well. I found myself practicing the shots along with you, leaning forward, staying on the balls of my feet, and bending knees. The best video of yours ever! Oh, and thank you for exposing your weakness to us so we can learn along with you. Cheers!

[@LuckyBouncePickleball]

Amrik is one of the nicest guys in pickleball!!! Awesome video!!

[@luraleerocks]

Chris. Love this. I will be watching this several times trying to implement. Keep ‘em coming!

[@peteherrera1502]

Great teacher and great lesson. Thanks for sharing

[@codydavis1845]

Honestly so many helpful things that are applying to my game. Would love to see more content like this. Let’s get Chris to 4.0!

[@kobykat1065]

As an older player with sore knees, to hear a pro tip that doesnt involve tons of footwork is heavenly! Nose over toes and don’t move your feet as much! I can do that.

[@morganpowell94]

Wow that was fantastic!! Thanks coach!! 👍🏽🙌🏽

[@RasyadsVideo]

I appreciate the honesty and humility of your learning process. This alone is a good lesson for all of us. Really interesting thoughts about the relationship between conservation of motion and readiness. Thank you.

[@BMT1989]

Amazing instructional video, I learned so much from this video. Thanks Chris & Amrik!!!

[@luke9822]

Thanks! This was quite helpful and a great mini lesson. Get your boy to do more coaching videos with you.

[@jimkuan8493]

This is by far the BEST counter lesson online. Subscribed and liked.

[@mhamberg]

Thanks! This was a fantastic reminder on some things I need to drill.

[@andrewgooch5587]

Wow great breakdown of the counter, best I've seen!

[@joiedevivre541]

The best video I have seen on fear with drives/speed ups! Great teacher!

[@deltalimajuliet5680]

You blew this out of the water! Clear concise analysis that will help anyone. Just the get low, legs made a difference for me. (As long as I could keep focused on those-got to work on that). Well done. Pickle on!

[@WorkPlayRest]

Chris, I have watched most of your videos and this one has been the most helpful of all. Would love to see more videos like this. Thanks for all of the effort you put into your videos.

[@ssjdoob]

Thank you so much for this video! The instruction was amazing. Well done!

[@t81629]

One of the best teacher's, if not the best, I've seen. I've seen his highlight real, insane player.

[@wesrxnumber]

Thank you for your video of your lesson with Amrik. He is one of best in explaining what to do at the kitchen with your preparation and stance. I learned quite a lot of new information on how not to move your feet but cover your side of the court. Adding some new skills keeps the game interesting and challenging.

[@vincenguyen6773]

Incredible lesson. Thank you for sharing

[@DannyBPlays]

9:00 around this part of the video is my issue with his instruction. He is holding a heavy backhand position and ready for a backhand. You had a neutral position so of course your paddle moved more, it had to go backwards and then forward again, also it surprised you. He would have more movement if he held his paddle like you were

[@PickleballStudio]

This is true, but the point still stands. You can watch his slow mo examples to see him in more of a neutral stance. Mine is very excessive movement for what is necessary.

[@DannyBPlays]

@@PickleballStudio I agree, but it would have been better to see him do it with a reaction from a neutral position to see the proper way to react and position after the hit

[@francispoon5377]

Excellent and valuable lesson. Explain so detail. Tks a lot.

[@nvr2old700]

GREAT verbal coaching by Amirk! Wish I lived closer to take a lesson!

[@brianporter2806]

Really great video! I like that your doing more instructional types and not just paddle reviews. I think your analytical approach to pickleball and receiving instruction makes for a very insightful video. Amrik is also very good and clear in his instruction and good on video. The two of you make a great instructional pair.

[@abhaytube]

this is hands down one of the best instruction videos ive seen. astute observation by Amrik, great tips on whats wrong, and how to fix. he should have his own instruction channel.

[@Balard40k]

This was beyond helpful. Such high quality content presented perfectly.

[@desireelamarche7149]

This was excellent... Especially when you slowed down the video to mark and show what you're trying to teach👌

[@jacecosentino5851]

Amrik is a solid coach! Enjoyed his teaching and would love to see more of this guy. I have a similar issue when blocking or countering. Also tend to pop the ball up on those :/

[@m.malouf6830]

Thanks Chris! We used this in our drill group - really helped.

[@DavidVeletsky]

S-tier video! Love the coaching videos and like that you highlight different pros in each of them. Need a Robert Slutsky diving atp tutorial next!

[@tbanucci]

This is one of the best coaching videos I've seen. Loved this one and the one on the twoey. Keep doing those, Chris! Also helps to know your weaknesses so I can beat you when I finally play you. :)

[@redequal7457]

This is a very helpful video.

[@JohnRoberts-i7g]

Excellent instruction. Instructional and points well noted.

[@CuriousCreature]

One of your best. These instructional videos are great.

[@josec4790]

Awesome lesson. Love the effort you put into the drills. Looking carefully at your eyes , it seems you are not following the ball to the paddle. You are gauging where the ball will make contact, which will make your hit less smooth and precise.

[@rickdoerner7750]

Thanks Chris and Amrik for a great video/teaching tool! I'm very new to Pickleball, and I know I make many of the same mistakes, as well as others. Now I understand the imortance of bending my knees and really getting low, leaning forward and being ready, and not leaning back. Can't wait to try the corrections on the court! Also, the explanation of Ben Johns movement taking dinks on court was very helpful. I'm in Cuenca, Ecuador and don't have all the resources available, that we're used to in the US. There are quite a few hard core picklers here, but we have to broom, sweep, and groom (blow leaves) our 3 courts every day.

[@groot3371]

Really enjoyed this video. I am having the same problems of moving my feet too much and not getting low enough too. Looks like more things to work on, but it should help my game with my counters and letting lower out balls go out. Thank you, Chris and Amrik.

[@DJEllis]

What a great video! I too struggle with my counters and the way in which this was delivered definitely opened my eyes to a lot of things I’m doing incorrectly. I can’t wait to get back out on the court to practice this.

[@btreese7]

Happy would do this in a batting cage. Great lesson Chris. The details were very clear.

[@EricUnderwoodVideo]

Yes! This was great. Reminds me of the two handed backhand video that I also loved. More of this please.

[@giovannidavinci20]

Chris, I noticed that your paddle tends to face up while you were contacting the ball. That is why most of the time your countering ball was flying up. Hope this helps.

[@kenbridgeman8590]

The instruction from this pro is amazing. Learned a ton.

[@toninorcross2611]

Wow. Crazy to see the improvement. Great instruction

[@thealsatiansensation]

This was a great video. Really good instruction / tips. Thanks!

[@SegoviaStyles]

This video was amazing!! Great insight! Would love to see more like this!

[@wafarris]

Fantastic content and instructor!

[@jasondelnicki5934]

Great video, I learned so much about what I’m doing wrong.. thank you for sharing, especially the breakdowns.. top shelf video..

[@sidneyparker201]

I've seen just about every video that you have ever done and this one was the best of all of them... thank you

[@bruce3412]

Thanks for making this video. I have been playing pickleball for close to one year, and the worst part of my game was playing defence, I tried what Amrik told you, and i was putting a lot more balls back. I know I ended up been most surprised with putting the ball back in play.

[@guittadabe5214]

Fantastic video. Thank you Chris and Amrik!

[@timwelch107]

This was great, so many things I see I am doing wrong. Great job Chris from a fellow 3.5 at Best :)

[@EsseQuamVideriSe7en]

I found the slow motion shots to be especially helpful. Great video.

[@highlife7241]

What an outstanding lesson! Thanks so much!

[@jillsdancer]

Excellent lesson! Gonna work on this tomorrow :)

[@jimwaldemarsen472]

Great video Chris something we can all learn from. Best in the business!!!

[@Orbitald]

Great video!!! So many great learning moments! Be brave!

[@gabeanderson8816]

Chris that posture change at 17:00 changed you from looking like you’re “trying your best” to powerful athlete. Keep it up 🫶🏼

[@johnp1]

Good video. Very valuable instructions. You can use the same techniques for tennis too.

[@skrueger78]

Killer video. Keep them coming. Wish I was near where you are to get lessons with these outstanding pros.

[@millisock]

Fantastic instructional video! Thank you for this!

[@spakuloid]

What an awesome teaching video! This is great an just what I needed - thanks!

[@joysonmenezes2158]

Thank you. Amrik is really great instructor!

[@josepinchero]

great tips. sure wish i had access to a coach like this.

[@optionswire2531]

this is a terrific video. two thumbs up

[@bippie999]

Excellent video, something we all need to work on!

[@mgarded]

I love when you have him on!!! He needs a channel we can follow

[@aznflamel3oy]

When volleying / punching, in additional to the leaning forward and keeping your swing to a minimum, also notice his feet and leg position, they are much more bent than yours. Getting low and being able to spring upwards and forward (from the lean) is where all of his body mechanics works in sync of each other to generate the power, which is why he doesn't need to do a pull back big swing. You also need to add the mindset of being ready to pounce and counter each ball hit by your opponent. Any of his balls should be expected to be a speedup. Having your body in that bent and lower position will help you anticipate and react to a potentially speed up, but it can also give you the upper edge on attacking a back return. It works both ways.

[@SnapShot83]

Great video Chris! Love the info in this - love to see more content like this is the future. Thanks for sharing!

[@Danydiazpb]

Great video, learned so much most make more of these videos❤❤❤

[@rbflapjackful]

This was a fantastic video and some of the best instruction I have seen. I wish he was in Northern Virginia. My one question is in regards to this stance and defending lobs. Some of my play partners have gotten very good at disguising offensive lobs and I find that when I am anticipating the speed up, getting low and weight forward, I get caught off guard when the lob comes and I'm too slow to react and get back. Any thoughts?

[@Peaceseeker917]

One of the best videos I've watched on PB. Learned alot and loved instructor, to the video editing and to the practice play. Please make a video on 3rd shot drops with the same instructor. Also. What shoes are you wearing?

[@jlam8226]

I felt like I was in the lesson thanks so much for posting! Subscribed!!

[@chasebethersonton5169]

Dude this guy's teaching is amazing!

[@aznlntegraboi]

6:10 the difference in expressions is hilarious 😂great video and instruction from Amrik!

[@kcarwen5262]

Wow 🤩 wow 🤩 wow 🤩 fantastic details, keep this kind coming !

[@pickleballchumps]

On point, great lesson!

[@kadendominus123]

The keeping the foot (anchor foot) on the kitchen line is a good tip. What do you do if you have a 2H backhand dink like ALW or Riley Newman?

[@kemperkl]

💯 great instruction! I can relate to a lot of the same bad tendencies. I can’t even tell you how many times my dad (and coach) has told me I wasn’t bending my knees enough 😆

[@dianallamas7135]

Thank you, thank you for making this video becauae this is one (of many) things i really want to be confident in. Get lower than i think it should, "legs, legs, legs" and forward motion ending on my toes. Oh and have an achor foot always. This was fantastic.

[@hruntingson]

Interesting observations and lesson cues. Gonna have to try this.

[@JohnRoberts-i7g]

Great video. Does this instructor offer lessons? Very helpful

[@jonahhawkins3910]

Great video! I have awesome counters but hit a lot of out balls I like how squatting a bit helps you identify those

[@mprime007]

Chris, awesome instructional video!!! New shirt motto… 5.0 at best.