How To Train Forehands & Backhands On A Ball Machine (Slingerbag)

[@bretwallach9863]

Another great video, thank you! Starting a couple of months ago, I started hiring a 5.0 pro to play as one of a foursome. In other words, 2 friends, me, and the pro with no coaching, only playing. The main purpose is that it's super fun to have the opportunity to play against someone at that level but another purpose is to see how the highest level players handle various shots. What I've found on the service return is that for the most part it doesn't matter how hard I hit it, only how deep I hit the ball. He can handle any amount of speed I (or anyone else) returns the ball with, but with it deep, it at least keeps him further back and reduces his options. If I return the ball shallow, the point is pretty much over since he'll be able to take advantage of the better angles and distances and even if he doesn't hit a winner outright, his shot will put my partner and me off balance and there's no recovery from there against him. I note that you do say to slow it down and focus on depth for returns so I guess this is a long winded way to say "I agree!" 🙂 Unfortunately, I find that speed on the 3rd shot drive doesn't help much either against the pro (though against 4.0 and under it is helpful). There, I find that low is much, much, much more important than speed. In your video, the player is hitting wonderfully low drives and that would work pretty well. But what works even better is a somewhat slower ball (I call it a half speed drive) with more topspin that is knee level or lower when it crosses the opponents kitchen line. Such a ball takes away all the dangerous angles and greatly reduces the possibility of the ball being returned hard. Yet it's still going fast enough (and aided by topspin) that there isn't time for the opponent to step back and take it after the bounce (at least not effectively). When I hit that shot well, sure, the pro returns it, but the return is nothing special and for at least that brief instant, my partner and I are in control of the point (yay us!).

[@zevwaldman6941]

This is a very helpful comment. Appreciate it.

[@primetimepickleball]

💯 These are great insights! You're on point on all fronts in my view. Sorry for the delay.

[@alp.2330]

Great video! I just received my Slingerbag. I can’t wait to try your drills! Sharing the settings and position was very helpful! Please continue to make more drilling videos with the Slingerbag.

[@primetimepickleball]

Sorry for the late reply I have been dealing with recovering from an injury and also a move across country. I'm so glad you find the videos helpful! The Slinger Bag truly is such a great training tool to have. Here is a link to a YT playlist of all the Slinger Bag videos I have created. Every time I make a new Slinger Bag video I add it here. I do plan to continue to make more. kzbin.info/aero/PLf5SOZbiy_ZgdxeFYjoYW-hoLUAc6v52T

[@mca10spro]

I love your videos Nicole. You are the high bar to reach for in making these videos. Thx so much.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you! I appreciate the very kind words and I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@jeffsingletary1876]

I purchased the slinger bag on your recommendation when you first reviewed it. I love it. And this training video is excellent. I can hardly wait to go and train.

[@primetimepickleball]

Great to hear!

[@totallygrateful]

Very nice video! Appreciate all the detailed machine placement & settings info.

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome! Thx

[@kcarwen5262]

I just got the Slinger ball machine, using your discount code. More videos like this please 🙏

[@primetimepickleball]

Amazing! It's such a good training partner. Here is a link to a playlist of all my Slinger Bag videos. Anytime I make a new one I add it here. kzbin.info/aero/PLf5SOZbiy_ZgdxeFYjoYW-hoLUAc6v52T

[@jimkazmarek5302]

Yep! Good stuff. I set 3 cones on each side. Helps me to have targets.

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad you liked it and found it helpful!

[@Bleventhal8156]

Thanks!

[@primetimepickleball]

thank you!

[@brianbanks3044]

i have the Simon and love it....doesn't oscillate but repetition is the key

[@primetimepickleball]

Totally!

[@ggsd4903]

Great instruction🎉

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicholastran8257]

These are on point. Can we get more videos of drilling with the slinger machine?

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you! I'm glad you like them. Here is a link to my YT playlist for all the videos I have made for the Slinger Bag. Anytime I make a new video I post it here and I do plan to continue to make more. kzbin.info/aero/PLf5SOZbiy_ZgdxeFYjoYW-hoLUAc6v52T

[@gayle-aka-ideaswoman]

Please more Slinger videos. I am sharing with our players

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I try an put out a few Slinger videos every month. Here is a link to my Slinger Bag playlist. Every time I make a new Slinger video I add it here.---kzbin.info/aero/PLf5SOZbiy_ZgdxeFYjoYW-hoLUAc6v52T

[@SylvainPlourde-x9h]

How we can contact Nicole Havlicek for more informations about Slingerbag?

[@primetimepickleball]

[e-mail]

[@cindythomas7701]

What is the cost of this machine

[@nilkamals]

I see you're teaching more one handed on the backhand side. How do you feel about the two handed vs 1 handed backhand?

[@primetimepickleball]

Love the two handed. Having both in pickleball is good.

[@jorgemilanes8546]

Do you recommend using the Slinger balls that come with the bag or a ball more likely used in tournaments or league play like Franklin or Selkirk? Great tips, thanks!

[@primetimepickleball]

For best results I'd use the ones you use in tournament play. Balls play differently.

[@katherinejaramillo89]

Thank you! I don’t have a ball machine, but I have a couple of great drill partners. They’re cheaper.🤣

[@primetimepickleball]

As long a you have some great drilling partners you are set! Glad you liked the video.