Your opponents are going to hate me for teaching you this

[@PickleballKitchen]

I need feedback on the diagram. What did you guys think? Lay it on me please!

[@bd3952]

Just drawing the kitchen, net and a partial centerline was a little confusing at first. I think if you drew the entire court, it would be obvious what you were doing right away. I did quickly understand what you were drawing, but there was that initial “huh?” moment (seconds). Thank you for taking the time to create helpful content. I enjoy your videos.

[@PickleballKitchen]

That helps a lot, thanks!

[@danskiludvik8358]

@@bd3952 my thoughts as well.

[@henry0712]

I think that the abbreviated diagram was a perfect illustration of the advantages of hitting this shot. I am a relative beginner, but it makes perfect sense, to me.

[@mikemomboisse8273]

@@bd3952 Agreed. Would have sped up recognition if you'd pointed out which line represented the net. Got if eventually but at first it wasn't clear what was what

[@BruceAChristie]

Great disguise in your low-key setup. The opponent would not likely expect to be passed by your shot, so it’s deceptive as well. I like your explanation on how to deliver the topspin on one’s dominant side. Thanks for the great video! 💎❤️

[@PickleballKitchen]

Thanks for checking out the video and yes, it's a sneaky one.

[@BruceAChristie]

Sneaky One might become your middle name. Of course you would fine tune it. 🤓

[@Bergarita]

This is great information. I definitely would like to try that cross court shot on my 3rd shot serving from the even side.

[@PickleballKitchen]

Definitely give it a go and let me know how it works.

[@kristalkrome7749]

I would like to know how I stop knocking the ball up into the air.? I try to make all of them run to the net but I hit the ball up into the air.

[@gg80108]

Brushing up by ear is a table tennis tip to get topspin.

[@NathanBrantley]

CRAZY. I'm an experience tennin and table tennis, I clicked out of curiosity and now realize why my dink topspins kept hitting net.

[@Bergarita]

A tennis buddy calls this a "buggy whip" stroke. It's nasty in pickleball use.

[@heavenlypickler]

I have used this technique for hundred times but hit to the net 99%. After one year of playing pickleball, it finally gets over the net 😂

[@cathywieland7108]

I thought the diagram was great! I could follow it.

[@gordengibson1]

Since there are outdoor and indoor pickleballs, are there outdoor and indoor pickleball paddles?

[@mitchgillilan]

No

[@1105pitbull]

Unfortunately, most of the people I play with don't focus on the third shot drop. I'd love to know how to get the spin serve back.

[@PickleballKitchen]

What kind of spin?

[@1105pitbull]

@PickleballKitchen the kind that bounces one way or the other not straight on. I try to fade to the direction I think it's going.

[@tanthony3895]

I am a big time spin player. The way to counter a spin, is to watch the holes on the ball. The ball will tell you exactly which way it is spinning. If you watch the holes you will know exactly which way it's going to shoot when it hits and you can counter it.

[@darrell1374]

Nice strategic shot!

[@howardjuliewiley5629]

Yahoo! A new video. I understood the diagram. I just need to drill the topspin.

[@PickleballKitchen]

Give it a roll and let me know how it goes.

[@1105pitbull]

Is it necessary to have a rough surfaced paddle in order to get good topspin?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Not necessarily, but it can help.

[@terrykruse6276]

What paddle are you using?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Gearbox GBX

[@stacy695]

Are you using that paddle now instead of the CX14H?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Mostly. I’m all over the place with paddles right now.

[@stacy695]

@@PickleballKitchen Me too! 😂

[@mtcdnp]

I see same shot for double handed return on back hand

[@longtimelo]

That diagram was clear was mud 😂

[@PickleballKitchen]

That's what I'm hearing? Too many colors? How can I improve it?

[@danskiludvik8358]

@@PickleballKitchen it made perfect sense to me. Looking forward to working on this shot, I am a 4.37 DUPR rated player, and I play with a 4.8 who beats me on this move a lot. But now, thanks to this video, I know what she's doing to me. Can't wait to repay the debt.

[@danskiludvik8358]

@@PickleballKitchen maybe label the "net" and "kitchen"?

[@glassman304]

It was clear, especially as you explained each layer as you applied it.

[@BRUCEFOWLER-ru7sf]

Why would anyone hit a third shot drop to a forehand? You should drop to the backhand

[@devotedpickleball]

You have to be careful about the backhand, too close to the side line and they can Erne your drop. This happens a lot at high levels. You hardly see a pro drop to the backhand for that reason.

[@Izzy2143]

All the advice I've seen teaches that one should stop and split step as ones opponent is about to hit the ball. Your video seems to assume that one is playing against an opponent that doesn't know this basic teaching of the split step.

[@paulogden7417]

If you split step at half court this shot will be out of reach

[@paulogden7417]

So yeah it would be frustrating.

[@lizlemon9632]

Good tip. Video loquacious…diagram unclear.

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

Another expert in a ridiculous non sport . Nice tip. Lol

[@ThiccBoi23]

Another reason to drop to their BH not FH

[@PickleballKitchen]

For sure.