My Advice for Aspiring Pickleball Pros

[@ferranoliver4]

I'm 22, I've been playing pickleball for 2 and a half years starting from zero because I had never touched a paddle or racquet. I'm sure that I've watched more pickleball than the 99% of pickleball players, and because of that now I am playing 5.0 tournaments in Europe and doing quite good. The most important point that you said for me it is to watch pickleball. By doing this I've focused on every single concept of the game. The grips of the pros, the movement in the court, the reading of the game, and everything, and I am still doing this, watching every single pro tournament and every single game of it. And of course, watching every single game of you, cheering a lot.

[@cleanpowerhour]

Been following your career since 2022 and I'm a true believer. Great to see your rise into the top five. Boom!

[@TweenerKing]

That’s awesome!

[@PaulandMorgan]

Good advice bro. Been appreciating your down to earth, straight forward vids. They’re helping me on the journey!🙏

[@TweenerKing]

Thank you!

[@LorenzoGuerrero-q1v]

My goat, thanks for the advice and reality check! Really would love to also see a updated drill video on certain things you've been focusing on in these recent times (with live demonstrations) maybe too much to ask for but would be cool 🐐

[@ruturajp]

@TweenerKing It was an amazing experience meeting you in Dallas and I am blown away by your skills and down to earth, no-attitude, NO non-sense mindset. Thank you for a big inspiration. I unknowingly stopped you ( I apologize) just before mixed doubles final on Sunday and you did not hesitate for a picture with my kid. THANK YOU !

[@TweenerKing]

You’re welcome!

[@donia.athletics]

Loved your video! I love how you gave great tips while staying humble and set a great example for the sport of Pickleball. i’m currently filming and documenting my road to pro and this video has motivated me to commit to even more!

[@enkh-uliraldechin7071]

Love your content man. Just got your paddle and it was my first day playing with it (loved it btw)

[@TweenerKing]

Awesome!

[@wcwkbw123]

I am working on my progress to be a better pickleball player! It is so great to see your video! Sometime I feel I forgot I need have fun to become a pickleball player when I play so horrible and try to be better!

[@KinchReindl-eb3bc]

I agree 100% with hitting on a wall. It can help you in many ways including hand speed. Oh it gets even better when you mention the book "The Inner Game of Tennis" I've listened to it many times. I recommend the suggested teaching style of that book. I think another good book is "With Winning in Mind: 3rd Edition". Oh and you also mentioned watching yourself on video - another great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-wh1cv5vh5n]

Watch and replicate along with drilling those things into your game thousands of time! Repeat the same shot over and over until it is second nature. 55 years old - 25 years of tennis and 3 years of pickleball. Using my old tennis drills for pickleball that I learned at Bollettieri's camps.

[@morganmiller3477]

Absolutely love your advice;it’s extremely simple yet insightful. I will definitely be passing this on to my 15 year old that wants to go pro. He played in Dallas this past weekend at the worlds and was blown away at what is out there! The future is so bright for pickleball!

[@TweenerKing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WingsOfPeaceToronto]

my fav. player + sage advice

[@Itsezpickleball]

Great advice man! I just started playing 5 months ago and been watching you a lot which helped me to improve like crazy

[@TweenerKing]

Good stuff!

[@jasonwalker1959]

Good list. You mentioned it but I think it's worth emphasizing: watch yourself on video too. It's really hard to see what you aren't doing correctly until you see it and have a pro break it down for you.

[@magneticmagnum]

Great and realistic advice

[@MrPanthers23]

Great content. Love your channel.

[@EatSleepDinkPlayPB]

Love your stuff man. Let me know whenever you are in San Diego, CA. Food on me and some PB if you want to haha!

[@tategilpin8987]

I’ve been playing for 2 months and already play at a 5.0 level. I have a college tennis background. Is that a good trajectory towards pro pickleball?

[@TweenerKing]

I would say so. Just don’t expect it to happen overnight!

[@hoangakahowie]

Damn was at the PPA in Dallas I ran into every pro I like except couldn't find Alshon 😢 next time for sure and great video

[@TweenerKing]

Next time!

[@evanmccullough_pb]

tip number 8: Get in shape!

[@magneticmagnum]

Can you do a video on wall drills that took you to be a top 5 player?

[@OFFBRAND-lk6jz]

You look like Garrett Hedlund the actor on tron the movie

[@DSpickleball]

Is there any tips for the mental game? That is the thing that is really really hard for me.

[@TweenerKing]

Out now!

[@DSpickleball]

@TweenerKing I saw! Thank you!

[@HeavyAndLow]

Dude! James was not playing his best at the last tournament. I thought you guys were going to take it. You both have plenty of talent.

[@kennynguyen6060]

No chemistry… Quang Duong and Alshon on the other hand would’ve actually taken gold

[@simoling]

I'm a huge fan so give this GIRL a paddle. Save me from my Amazon wooden paddle that gave me tennis AND gold elbow! I'm a 3+ without a good paddle. Thanks.

[@izziic4527]

Hey Alshon! On my way to go pro! Hey also, I'm currently using the SLK HALO Pro XL paddle. Do you think that will be good enough for a while? Then a year down from now upgrading?

[@TweenerKing]

I haven’t played with it. I’d say take a look at the pro scene and see if there are any players out there using it. Also ask yourself if it fits your play style well.

[@curiouswuwu]

I’m not young, should I still go for it? 🥺

[@TweenerKing]

How “not young” are you? 😆

[@curiouswuwu]

just turned 42. Maybe I can be the new Matt Wright?

[@TheSourcingSamurai]

"Hit the Cone"

[@thegoldenrooster8376]

lets go

[@iantercero5380]

My advice would be not to wipe your forehead between every serve because it is annoying to everyone playing/watching. Why do you wear wrist bands and a hat if you’re always towering off every point? 😂