#1 Forehand Strategy Mistake...Do THIS Instead!

[@socalslifer7722]

whether or not everyone agrees with the strategies mentioned - the quality of this instructional video given is second to none. The slow motion break down, clear visuals, etc. Very Impressive. Thank you very much

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you so much!

[@debbiehodges9186]

Loved the Strategy, circling the player you are talking about, using the arrows and asking your audience the question of strategy is SUPER Jordan! Aloha from The Big Island

[@primetimepickleball]

Aloha!!

[@kevinpilon11]

7:56 that perfect airplane shadow.

[@primetimepickleball]

😂

[@mariec7355]

Is there any videos on how to stop hitting the ball out of bounds. I always hit too hard and dont know what to do to stop

[@primetimepickleball]

Work on hitting slower outside of competition. Focus on control over power. Drilling is often the answer. It will be hard to change this in a game setting when you're all amped up. Once you have more confidence in your slower shots you will likely feel more comfortable hitting less hard in competition.

[@jillianferguson4202]

Great, thorough explanations of several different points: positioning, shading, etc. Well done!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Jillian!

[@jacobjackson881]

Loving the analysis of the gameplay footage

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Jacob !

[@richardmarshall159]

As noted earlier much less chatter much more valuable teaching .Thank you , Rick I look forward to more lessons now

[@eduardovalentin6932]

Excellent...clear and explained in simple terms for people of all ages to grasp the point.

[@primetimepickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@magunda100]

Another articulate and analytical video, filled with logical tips. Euclid would be proud of you.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Matt !

[@pm1948]

Outstanding instruction.... Thanks!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Phil !

[@chuckgehrman440]

Playing at 3.5 level. I get to the net successfully but my opponent (WHILE HE IS AT THE NET) has a strong drive when he is at the net. I am prepared and get the racquet on the ball but v very ,very defensive or hit it out. SHOULD I CONSIDER BACKING A FOOT OR SO OR WHAT SHOULD i DO?

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, you can do that. Although here are a few things to think about: 1. His drive may be going out. Test it and let some balls go. 2. Maybe your are giving him an attackable ball? Work on hitting better dinks. 3. Keep it to his backhand side. It will be a lot harder to speed up the ball from that side.

[@marcusdelavega934]

One of the best videos I've seen in awhile! Love it.

[@dakotabob09]

Your video production quality has gotten really good and your player analysis continues to be outstanding.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!! 😊👍🏻

[@gloriachilds8589]

When serving can you bounce the ball first or do you take it out the fair?

[@johnbarrett5229]

at 5:44 I love the giant shadow from the airplane as the ball hits the line! Well timed! : )

[@primetimepickleball]

😂👏

[@philminion4705]

gr8 vid as always, it's all about the angles of attack and shading.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Phil !

[@srikanthmaganty524]

Excellent explanations...these helped my game..

[@primetimepickleball]

Great! Happy to help.

[@briannash5167]

Tks for all the hard work

[@zhuowang3522]

Great video. Now this is pickleball instruction at the next level.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Larry !

[@carmenfink8265]

Cliff Pickleball serves

[@Cowboy23335thahc]

Great Video explained simply and with great examples. Well done instruction!

[@primetimepickleball]

👍🏻😎😎

[@JacobTabor]

Yes these strategic voice overs of people playing a game is so beneficial.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Jacob!

[@kevinarmes9804]

Is that Jose Diaz (former racquetball pro)? I recognized his walk and facial hair, then I saw his Gearbox logo and shoe type- I'm a racquetball player and that all fits. And I'm glad you put the disclaimer halfway through- I was going to say he is leaving the low percentage shot and covering more of the middle- as a tennis player as well I don't mind that strategy. Both were really good dtl passes.

[@primetimepickleball]

It is. He’s becoming a really good PB player!

[@kevinarmes9804]

@@primetimepickleball That's awesome, he is an incredible racquetball player. Shoutout from Texas to those California Rball players!

[@kccrawford1375]

Great information. I like this format.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks KC !

[@DeadZergling]

Great instructional video, now to just convince every casual player I play with to do this... I half expect many to say, of course I'm shading, I have my sun glasses on right now!

[@primetimepickleball]

Lol!!😎

[@ableadamgon286]

Thanks for the instructions. A quick question, what do you think is the remedy for the weight leaning forward when defending the non volley zone? Usually, i find myself leaning forward when drinking. Is this a good practice? What could be done to address this, if it is not?

[@TheTrojanman83]

Drinking or dinking? 😂

[@ableadamgon286]

@@TheTrojanman83 both will be fine...🤣🤣🤣

[@primetimepickleball]

You want to have your weight on the balls of your feet and you want to be in a balanced ready position. What you don’t want to do, is to be constantly over-leaning and over-reaching in. You should only be leaning and reaching in if you are trying to take balls out of the air or trying to attack a ball.

[@primetimepickleball]

Getting used to being at the NVZ and doing drills dinking at the NVZ is probably the best thing you can do.

[@dalevoigt8612]

If it is a problem, find a person who loves the lob and play against them. If you are leaning too far forward it is hard to use the over head smash as lob defense.

[@HKStephen168]

Very good explanation of proper shading

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Stephen!

[@scotthuff4485]

Great game analysis and explanation of shading. Keep up the great content!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Scott! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ch-vs3fw]

This might seem super simple and obvious to you, but it was a complete and total eye-opener for me. My partner and I implemented this the day after I saw this video, and it made a DRASTIC difference in our competitiveness on the court. Thank you so much!

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome!!!! 😊👍🏻

[@kirstinjohnson497]

When you shade to the middle do you take a step back?

[@primetimepickleball]

Typically no, hold the line for more intimidating position. If your team popped it up then you may want to back up a bit as you shade to cover.

[@jaymecriscione6791]

My favorite Jordan video so far! :) Thanks!

[@kenjimiwa3739]

At 6:53, because the guy at the kitchen knowingly stood towards the center, he should be prepared for a down-the-line shot. You can see he was caught off guard, shifting left just as you hit it pass his right side. It also helped that the intended direction of your shot was well hidden until last second.

[@Tinyhall1]

Airplane shadow at 5:42" and subsequent replays...also, net player at 5:37" strongly favoring backhand volley with paddle ready position.

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes!

[@paulmay6249]

Your content is always excellent. The lighting and view on this video was perfect. Slow Mo had tremendous value. Please use often.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Paul !

[@kelautz]

Yes, slow mo, several times for the same shot is incredibly useful for my understanding!

[@TheDogsSide]

Good video. Another thing to mention is the reason they had more options in these example is that the ground strokes were inside strokes vs outside strokes. Inside strokes give the ability to push and pull vs just pull like an outside stoke.

[@inadaze2]

I like the 2 person drill. It needs a good name, like Attack (Protect) the Castle. As for the effectiveness of shading: it helps when you and partner are on the same page. if one person shades and the other one doesn't...big holes emerge., eh?

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, same page with partner makes a difference for sure.

[@kenmckinsey6763]

Great coaching. All the details. Thanks

[@primetimepickleball]

👊🏼

[@leclercization]

Excellent tips !

[@karenstien7400]

Such a thorough video from start to finish. Love the slo mo breakdown and explanation of real live points. Your videos just get better and better. You and Nicole are THE BEST! Thank you!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Karen!!

[@treediddy]

One of your best. I too often have partners who plant themselves defensively in the middle of their half of the court. I wish they could all watch this video.

[@primetimepickleball]

You can just send it to them ! 😊

[@treediddy]

I had the link posted to the Facebook page of my most frequent pickleball venue.

[@bethl]

Excellent video explanation!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Beth. Glad it was helpful!

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

Hey brother, This one's a gem!! I'm going to use it tomorrow on a new student. Keep on keeping on....

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Kevin!

[@grashew4323]

Really useful tips, thank you Jordan !!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@ReynoldsReviews]

I’ve just started pickleball transitioning from tennis, these tutorials are helpful, but sometimes getting to the point of the tips takes far too long, quick fire precise tips I find easier to take in rather than long winded multi point tips, by the time the point of the tip arrives I’ve forgotten half of the build up to it

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@darleneduncan9474]

In doubles play which player is responsible for hitting the ball when it’s returned right down the middle?

[@primetimepickleball]

The person who is cross court from the incoming ball is ultimately responsible for the shot.

[@paolofat52]

Excellent lesson !

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Paul !

[@ratnacook56]

the problem is if I hit it down the line very close to the line, like you did it. my opponent most likely will call my ball out. I have that problem often.

[@primetimepickleball]

It happens.

[@mdhf5007]

Such a great video, thank you!

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anupshah9779]

Very well explained. thank you.

[@primetimepickleball]

👍

[@efgarizona950]

Found this to be one of your best instructional videos!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@felicitymoss6783]

One of your better videos. Like the live examples.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@YT-User1013]

Great info and drills

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you liked it!

[@JustinPowellConsulting]

Such a solid explanation. Love it!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@johnle4068]

Where can I get your exact paddle with the red outer??

[@primetimepickleball]

You can purchase the paddle that I use in the link below, the MX 6.0. The red tape you can get anywhere as it’s just electrical tape. engagepickleball.com/?aff=7

[@karenbader5570]

So well done! This is what I needed!! Thanks!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Karen!

[@sdg638]

Good stuff. I notice that you twirl your paddle between shots a lot.

[@primetimepickleball]

Twirl power!

[@Fbghostwriter]

Love this guy..,he doesn’t pussyfoot around.. he gets right down to business!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Kimberly !

[@tonybell9201]

Very detailed breakdown. Much appreciated!!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Tony !

[@CatsPJS2027]

Watch out for that plane! Great video, just learning to play in southern california

[@primetimepickleball]

Great! 👍🏻

[@DudleyDoRightontheAT-thruhike]

Awesome instruction. I am a new fan!

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@garyjones3585]

Great content; this is a great way to create “ the wall”. Keep the good teaching coming please

[@primetimepickleball]

👍🏻

[@swinkeymo]

The camera angle is perfect.v It would be great if you did two cameras with one one the side and one high for your training videos. Thanks.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Dan !

[@zumbalorisaward]

Great video! Super helpful!!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Lori!

[@JustinCase91744]

Awesome and informative video... thank you

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Justin !

[@SailCamaraderie]

Much needed advice and great situational videos. Thank you!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Sal !

[@duanevanwinkle3488]

Well defined drills...with camera work to show how it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@primetimepickleball]

I'll keep it in mind. thanks!

[@duanevanwinkle3488]

That was a compliment not a critique! Well done

[@thedcp]

Great freaking video

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@sandrawitt5530]

Great strategy and lesson. Definitely going to start drilling.

[@primetimepickleball]

yes!! upvote for drilling :)

[@davidaldrich3488]

two comments here please 1. In first example with your drive down the line.......... the opponent paddle is over set up for a backhand not allowing a quick paddle adjustment to the line shot...further adding to this option as best choice 2. Option with a drive return to the short side player attempt to drive the ball at the paddle side hip of that player....this provides for less possible return options Very nice video and well edited...Ty

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks David!

[@thomasrutledge587]

Excellent. Thank you. Often I experience a situation where I’m in the even court having served and the return comes back cross court down the middle but slightly into the deuce or even court. Many times my partner will take this shot on his forehand and then be out of position for our opponent’s shot down his line. I think I’m in a better position to take this shot even though it’s off my backhand but often I hear, hey it’s my forehand. What are your thoughts on this?

[@primetimepickleball]

I would say whoever has the stronger shot in the middle should take that ball. Also if it’s slightly in the deuce court and your partner is taking that ball, they should hit their 3rd shot towards the player on the odd side. Then they can’t be beat down the line.

[@matthewjohnson7350]

great video, thanks

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you liked it!

[@volnatic1]

What do you do if one of the teammates is a lefty? Which side should each play?

[@primetimepickleball]

It all depends what their individual strengths and weaknesses are and how they work together. Often "forehands in the middle" is a good idea but it's not the "be all end all" solution. Maybe one player has a good backhand and a so so forehand and that will change everything. The fact that there is a lefty in the mix is not the only consideration. Another example is, if one player has a terrible backhand that gets picked on relentlessly then they should have their forehand as their outside shot "near the sideline" so that the other player can help in the middle where their partner's weaker backhand now is.

[@volnatic1]

@@primetimepickleball good advice and makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[@MariiaGross]

Thank you 🤗

[@primetimepickleball]

No problem!

[@B4inSF]

EXCELLENT TIPS!

[@primetimepickleball]

😊👍🏻

[@KR-qn9hp]

very nice explanations

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.

[@michelekennedy6093]

I’m left handed so it’s always about who has the best position. Lots of communication

[@Clarkstonlife]

Love your videos great job. What level player are you?

[@primetimepickleball]

5.5

[@doodleedah]

So helpful and insightful, as usual. Thank you! 🙏

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Darci!

[@sunsioux444]

One of your best videos

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@vypersportsLLC]

Nice video but when you’re talking about forehand taking middle and this was wrong because both paddles were in middle. They were just out of position. I understand but wrong tape

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll take a look.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Very helpful indeed.

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you think so!

[@MrThedocholiday]

Jordan is from Euclid? Euclid CA?

[@primetimepickleball]

He lives in the Phoenix, AZ area now.

[@jillrobinson6767]

What PB tracker do you recommend

[@primetimepickleball]

pickleball Tracker? Like a practice and match log or?

[@oscarjimenez1779]

fantastico incredibile la informacion

[@primetimepickleball]

Muchas gracias !

[@guihuagao1749]

Thank you

[@primetimepickleball]

You’re welcome!

[@wesrxnumber]

Good information and excellent videos to see shading techniques in action. You should talk to your partner before the match about shading so you are in synch. Thank you Jordan. I enjoy your videos to learn new skills. ,

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, communication between partners is key.

[@dalevoigt8612]

In the 5:30 time stamp shot selection; you forgot to mention the over commitment to the back hand.

[@primetimepickleball]

There’s lots more things to mention, could not mention them all in one video.

[@jksteinhorst7723]

A very thorough video on the tactic of shading to cover the middle; thanks. A clarification regarding down the line shots as viable options in the video: this shot carries the HIGHEST margin of error, or otherwise said, the lowest chance of success, as noted by the graphic that one should be able to complete the shot 8+ times out of 10 to attempt the shot as a viable option.

[@damientaylor6354]

Nice capture of the infamous Glenn Lucey!

[@primetimepickleball]

Lol

[@Tall_guy_racing]

Your videos rule and you do a great job. You also spin your paddle a lot. during rallies too. It’s wild

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks!

[@psychprof00]

This is great!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@larrysee7306]

@7:53 "This shot has the lowest margin of error" Actually I think you meant the reverse. Nevertheless, this was an excellent training aid with great editing and slo-mo to emphasize your points. Keep 'em coming!

[@primetimepickleball]

👍🏻 The down the line shot had the lowest margin for error, meaning that it was a riskier shot than hitting the drive cross court or through the middle. In both examples, a very small window was open due to incorrect shading, and was taken advantage of.

[@ruizclan270]

Larry See is correct. The terminology was used incorrectly in the video. The down the line shot has the lowest margin of success and a "higher margin of error". None the less it's a good video for me to direct my partners to reference, being that this the type of coverage I strive for when playing.

[@primetimepickleball]

Ok, you guys understand it and find the video helpful. That’s all that matters. Thanks!

[@jillianferguson4202]

Higher margin for error because of being a riskier, more precise shot that many players couldn’t count on navigating placement & would hit it out; with that being said, I guessed this as the best choice; a fantastic point, if one has great control over ball placement! Love it!

[@ericsmith3301]

This is a great video this is what piCKLe baLL has become I think I was watching videos from three years ago and getting confused now that I’ve learned how to use KZbin I can go to your more recent videos

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome!!

[@dannyiskandar]

so basically your strategy is to sacrifice the right side position to cover more in the middle? also work for left side line to cover middle? what if you got a shot really deep on your sideline?

[@primetimepickleball]

Strategy is to cover their highest percentage shots first.

[@markheneghan3804]

Great Strategy

[@primetimepickleball]

👍🏻

[@darleneduncan9474]

In double play, who is responsible for striking the ball when it’s returned right down the middle.

[@primetimepickleball]

The person who is cross court from the incoming ball is ultimately responsible for the shot.

[@Alaskaraised]

Thank you for this video! You have answered the $64K question! I will be practicing this and hopefully taking my game to the next level and maybe helping my group learn this as well. :D

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome! I didn’t know this question was so expensive!!! Lol

[@moasaad]

Well done! 👍🏻

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Mo !

[@sheaunderwood]

Awesome video Jordan. Love the level of detail you go in to

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Shea!

[@alansargeant]

Awesome video! Great description of adjusting your position as points progress AND how to take advantage of your opponents when they don’t move into the best position.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Alan !

[@colinsmith1233]

Awesome great video

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Colin !