The #1 Shot Advanced Players Have That Others Don’t

[@sarvanisuzanneviger-edson81]

I love the way you explain a play, then do it, THEN show it slow motion so we can understand it better! This is VERY helpful. Thank you for the great teaching videos you make.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks, we appreciate it Sarvani!!

[@aahyes9068]

great vid, thorough & clear. Everything I thought to add, just wait a moment... then sure enough you added it. Best pb channel I've found.

[@toastmasterism]

Jordan had a toe on the kitchen line FOUL!

[@afterthesmash]

I've been hitting all the PB shot and stroke highlights on KZbin this week, and _this_ is the single most underrated shot in my opinion. I finally understand why my random rec group rarely manages to get into a kitchen game. Almost every shot from low in transition sets up another slam from the other side and we ended up bashing more than half the time (the other 30% was late-to-the-ball lob defense, and only 20% was kitchen game). I'm pretty new to the sport, and I was below average in the group (proficient enough for rec play, but not world beaters). I seemed to be working harder than anyone else I observed to land a solid 3rd-shot drop, although my batting average is only about 0.500 at this stage. And it was great when it worked. Suddenly the hulk on the other side with the Flash Gordon wrist action was reduced to sending me back a ball I could properly deal with. Not only is this shot underrated, but his is a superior treatment and extremely easy to understand.

[@primetimepickleball]

Excellent observations. You are very thoughtful about your play. Keep it up! That will take you far.

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Another great video Jordan. Love your camera angles and slow motion edits along with the written descriptions. Your instructions are always so clear and on point. Very easy to follow and understand what you're trying to teach. If I lived near you I would definitely take lessons with you.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks, we appreciate it! I’ll be moving to AZ this year, not sure where you are!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

@@primetimepickleball NYC.

[@tonton6858]

Hi Jordan, your video really helps me a lot leaning about pickle ball! I live in AZ, so could I have a chance to take a lesson with you? I play pickle ball twice a week with friends but my skill is not getting better…:(

[@Emma2010929]

Hi Jordan, I was at a clinic put on by Ben Johns and he emphasized what an important shot this is to learn. One video I would like to see would be for good offensive shot options at the line as well as seeing good defensive techniques when you’re trying to reset the point. I would like to have a broader shot offensive arsenal at the line and know where to aim if the ball is attackable (slightly above the net) but I don’t have an angle to hit down at their feet. Thanks Jordan. Your videos are great.

[@primetimepickleball]

Awesome suggestion!

[@mfrailich]

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[@mfrailich]

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[@mfrailich]

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[@mfrailich]

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[@alohaleslie9407]

Awesome Jordan! This is something I continually work on...sometimes successful, sometimes not. The problem I have is when playing with bangers or hard-hitters, resetting/volleying a fast ball from mid-court is really challenging! Just the right amount of grip pressure, etc. is needed and it's not always easy to tell how much to use to make a successful shot. My other problem is I'm a bit of a perfectionist so I want to make the "perfect" reset which oftentimes puts so much pressure on me, I totally flub the shot. Thoughts? Other than counseling... LOL

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes Leslie, this is a shot that needs LOTS of practice. I have to practice this shot in the transition zone every single time that I play. You will find the balance in grip pressure and how much you actually have to “volley” the ball. Don’t be perfect! No one is. Just do your best to get that first ball down and try to reset the next ball. Even the pros make mistakes! Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6m4fpKfZZuoh7M

[@johanmeijer133]

Great instruction. By showing how not to do it, and then the correct to do it. With excellent camera angles.

[@primetimepickleball]

😃

[@pm1948]

Excellent instruction....thanks

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Phil !

[@richardbarton2567]

Excellent tips, Jordan. Thanks.

[@primetimepickleball]

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[@rhouserjr]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@primetimepickleball]

Np !😁

[@jinaallen5117]

Thanks for the videos! I don’t know how to hit the balls out of the air like that for a reset. Can you do a video on this? You guys have the best videos for intermediate players. Thanks

[@primetimepickleball]

Hey Jina, most of these shots are resets hit as volleys. We have other videos that go over the reset volley. Check them out!

[@jinaallen5117]

PrimeTime Pickleball thanks! I’ll check those out.

[@hotyogaoceanave8778]

Great video Terrific pointer

[@primetimepickleball]

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[@skythemusic]

Very helpful. Coming from tennis I am realizing this is a specific reality I need to work on.

[@seymourmansfield3411]

Excellent learning video. Thanks.

[@primetimepickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@greatislandbob1826]

Great advice! Thx! Now, time to practice.

[@primetimepickleball]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@get.that.polish952]

Great video! I have that problem and every partner I play with complains that I lift my shots, but nobody tells me how not to do it. You just did. Your wife has great form and looks beautiful when she is playing! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@primetimepickleball]

😊

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you very much. Another well produced video. :)

[@primetimepickleball]

Your welcome !

[@guyrestivo]

great video....thks...new to the game but love it....do u have a video on your backhand technique at the kitchen...for instance..u hit a backhand coming thru level with an slightly open paddle finishing higher---and the ball went over the net and down...i would have thought that was impossible(maybe just a bad camera angle)...would love to know that technique..thks again

[@primetimepickleball]

We have this one...kzbin.info/www/bejne/javNg6WHfLGNo7c. Hope that one helps.

[@guyrestivo]

thks so much for the reply and recommended video...great stuff!!

[@suekillian2707]

Great explanation! Very helpful! Thanks

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you!

[@soonlee9302]

Good demonstration.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank you!

[@bradwallin8358]

Hi Jordan, the transition shots here are volleyed, wondering about ever letting ball bounce first? Thx.

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, of course. Although the balls that are hit at your feet, are most likely going to have to be half-volleyed. This is also a hard shot. Taking the ball out of the air can be much easier !

[@kennethsheeley2551]

Great video Jordan, thank you!

[@primetimepickleball]

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[@JoyJay-se1ue]

Since you are in the transition zone should we always keep the paddle below knee height in a ready position after taking the split shot, then when you arrive at the kitchen move your paddle up to the the waist high position in the ready position?

[@primetimepickleball]

below knee height would be too low I think but having it around your hips would be good.

[@lizlemon9632]

Good written instructions .

[@harryhutchins6754]

Great video. Noticed that all resets were with backhand and there were no resets with half volleys. Hope that means you with touch on these in a future video ? If not please give me your thoughts on forehand resets and half volley resets forehand and backhand. Thanks.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the suggestion!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Hopefully in future video.

[@soonlee9302]

I will try that !

[@primetimepickleball]

How did it go?

[@daviddaley6955]

Great tips!!

[@primetimepickleball]

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[@mervatameen646]

Another great video! I get the tendency to swing on shots when I just need to hit infront. Any tips on how to stop doing that? Thanks !

[@primetimepickleball]

I assume you’re talking about volleys? There’s nothing wrong with swinging if you are intending to hit a swinging volley. With regular push or punch volleys, you want to have a stable paddle face and firm contact out in front. Check our our volley videos!

[@mervatameen646]

Thanks Jordan for your reply, I do really appreciate it. You're correct. Min 9:50 of this video is what I'm having trouble with, with balls coming hard and fast. It seems hard to bring my paddle to the right position after many shots. I need to follow your advice and keep practicing with the wall :-) Thank you!

[@primetimepickleball]

Yes, anytime the ball is coming fast, you should be in block mode. There is no time to swing or follow through. Just try to meet the ball out in front with a stable paddle and hope for the best! 😊

[@mervatameen646]

@@primetimepickleball thanks Jordan!

[@paulcbarrera]

wher are the courts you shoot on?

[@primetimepickleball]

Concord, ca

[@paulogden7417]

Your court is gorgeous. Wanna meet you there to practice resets!

[@primetimepickleball]

Concord, ca

[@dlande100]

Great job, Katrina.

[@primetimepickleball]

😎

[@chrishale5234]

Outstanding!!!👍❤️👍 I’m on it!

[@primetimepickleball]

👍🏻

[@danbriones9008]

Great video. Is she one of your prototype pb player. She is doing great .

[@primetimepickleball]

She’s awesome!

[@markslonim3696]

That’s really good info! What do you have for the same scenario but a ball bouncing at your feet? Seems I always hit it in the net or too hard.

[@primetimepickleball]

Glad it helped Mark! Check out this one, should help for that scenario: Quickly Convert Defense To Offense With This Little Known Shot kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqbRi4Ona5J3m7c

[@vitoberlingeri1879]

Nice job guys!

[@primetimepickleball]

Thank YOU Vito!

[@9ADPANS]

what paddle do you use?

[@primetimepickleball]

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[@joannecaras6614]

Love your wife! She did great! I practice with my husband & I hope I can win as many shots as she did! Go Girl Power!! Or maybe less power!!!

[@primetimepickleball]

😊😎👍🏻

[@joannehader]

Great tips; demo starts at 4 minutes in.

[@primetimepickleball]

😊

[@martygenereux7886]

Jordan, let me preface my comments on your instruction style by saying I'm a long time viewer and have learned so much from you. Plus, I fully intend to continue being one of your biggest fans. That said, here is some "Constructive criticism." You videos are way too long because you repeat things three and four times. Remember, the viewer has the option of backing up the video if they choose to hear it again. Keep up the good work, I consider you my go-to guy when I'm struggling we something in my game.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks Marty!

[@afterthesmash]

Some KZbin consumption platforms and use cases make backing up easy, but others don't. I have a fairly decent Android phone, but I regard it as pretty much unusable for just about anything that requires my giant fingers to peck away at that tiny screen (16 cm on the diagonal, so not small). At the other end of the spectrum my desktop has three monitors and it's super easy to rewind.

[@NextShotPickleball]

Jordan taking it easy on the wifey. Great video.

[@primetimepickleball]

I wasn’t taking it easy!

[@kzetting]

Great video. and No, Katrina, take it easy on Jordan! ;)

[@primetimepickleball]

She doesn’t know how to take it easy! Lol

[@richardf5265]

Great video! And wow your wife is really good!

[@primetimepickleball]

She is! 😀

[@charlesrobertson9333]

Please join Rumble to expand their content. 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@davidfessenden2586]

Does Katrina give lessons?

[@primetimepickleball]

Currently, no. Maybe in the future! 😊

[@flyguy22190]

Do you have a video explaining how to do the shot where players take all the pace off a ball and it just plops over to the opponents side of the net and just dies?

[@primetimepickleball]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYbKfJ2DrtFriq8

[@waynegray4356]

The spirit of the video is appreciated. However, the 12-minute video can be summarized ... "dink"

[@primetimepickleball]

This is a reset shot not a dink.

[@chrishorton8460]

Question: after accidentally speeding up the ball, and presenting a full on slam opportunity to your opponent, what’s the best way to defend against the slam?? Do you have a mindset/technique or approach you use to get the slam back over the net? This video was great, thank you!!

[@primetimepickleball]

Keep calm, get low, and drop your paddle down. Just like the video. If you can just contact the ball with a good block, you have a good chance of staying in the point!

[@invisicast]

Maybe *open* with her making the shot a few times, go "nice reset shot" and *then* explain a bit. Otherwise start indoors in a film room. Continuous foot faulting. And dude - are those *running* shoes? Your partner saves the day! Overall, a good bit of info on what many would call a half-volley drop shot.

[@primetimepickleball]

Film room? Sorry we don’t have that. Lol.

[@invisicast]

@@primetimepickleball It was a facetious comment. LOL I am well aware you don't have a film room LOL. The search has been called off for your sense of humor. LOL It's cool. LOL Carry on. LOL

[@timothyharmon9259]

You are foot faulting most of the video

[@primetimepickleball]

Lol

[@quadcondor8619]

What if you are in the transition zone and you can whip a heavy topspin forehand, does that put u in a bad position

[@primetimepickleball]

If you can get the ball down on your opponents then you might be ok but if you’re playing a skilled team and they have a high contact point you’re likely going to be in trouble.

[@nicholaswittendorf7230]

Hes on the kitchen line lol

[@primetimepickleball]

Oops!

[@jperkins12]

Maybe his WIFE should be teaching him. She has won a lot more points.

[@primetimepickleball]

She always does a great job of the demo!

[@vkosek]

Major Rex kwon-do vibes going on

[@primetimepickleball]

Lol

[@gg80108]

Contacting the ball "in front", means you do not step back let it bounce to hit the ball "in front".

[@primetimepickleball]

You can step back and let it come up if you expect it will bounce high and you can roll it down at opponents feet. You should still try to keep the contact out in front of your body as much as possible so be sure to step back enough.

[@gg80108]

@@primetimepickleball I like it when they step back cuz it gives me alot of time. Do not like it much out of my partner cuz I know its gonna come back hard and we probably lose the point. Reaction time is the name of the game!

[@coder6083]

Why is she not moving forward after her great resets?

[@primetimepickleball]

When drilling you don't always follow the shot in so that you can practice the same shot over and over again. In play, she would move forward.

[@jasonpeery]

Whoever can figure out how to do these videos without all of the talking, in other words, whoever can do these videos and can talk WHILE the visuals are going on, is going to crush this space. These videos are great, but the first four minutes of this video are totally unnecessary. Literally show the drills and the playing (the Xes and checkmarks while you are explaining the concepts). You’re welcome! And thank YOU for doing the videos.

[@primetimepickleball]

Not completely sure who you are thanking, but we’ll get back to CRUSHING this space! Thanks for the comment Jason!

[@sarvanisuzanneviger-edson81]

....and then re-explain the entire play at the end of the play.

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks, we appreciate it Sarvani!! 😊

[@chrisanderson4044]

Can we just call it the kitchen instead of the non volley zone

[@primetimepickleball]

You can.

[@pickleballworld6645]

J, Many foot false :)

[@primetimepickleball]

Lol

[@mikebarron7282]

Again great information but you really talk to much.

[@rgmitchell719]

maybe redo without kitchen violation…

[@primetimepickleball]

really? what time stamp? i don't recall any

[@davecotter5548]

Too much talking in prep of demonstration

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@gkillmaster]

Super helpful. Great points! Thanks!

[@eugenelarosa9072]

You talk to munch can you please get with the program

[@primetimepickleball]

Thanks for the feedback. We feel we've improved this over time in more recent videos.

[@weaseldeez]

Too much talking in beginning. Almost 4 minutes before a ball is actually hit. Nice instruction and visuals though once you started actually showing the shot.

[@primetimepickleball]

Trying our best!

[@jaymontana3553]

Why not jus t say that the third shot should be a dink?? Sheesh

[@j.michaeltynan7062]

Jordan, nice info., however; this video would be better, and much shorter if you were more economic with your talking.

[@allan.allarie8306]

Way off base man....visual and verbal explanations complete the lesson

[@j.michaeltynan7062]

@@allan.allarie8306 Jordan, thank you for responding to my comment. I'm a big fan and hoped my critique would be taken constructively. I've seen comments like it before. As a visual learner, I regularly skip through the bulk of your lengthy explanations and carefully watch your demonstrations. By doing so, I paired down your last 12 minute plus video to about 7 minutes. What I'm suggesting is that anything superfluous or repetitive be edited out. I appreciate you.

[@primetimepickleball]

J Michael, I’m just responding now. Lol. I think we’re pretty economical, our awesome content is helpful, and FREE! Can’t beat that ! 😂 😎

[@vfishman]

You are talking way too much. More action please!

[@Ginzalili]

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[@primetimepickleball]

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[@markheneghan3804]

I think his wife is a better player than him.

[@primetimepickleball]

😎

[@davidfessenden2586]

🤣

[@mathieuleclerc8896]

This clip should have been 3-4min, this guy talking way to much, for nothing.

[@primetimepickleball]

Point taken. We've improved things since this video

[@JohnZahn]

Too long winded!!!

[@leslieclarke5954]

Jordan takes too long to get into it. Too much verbiage. Not enough action.

[@primetimepickleball]

Noted, thanks for the feedback.

[@bh5606]

..too much talking..

[@debrakaplan5541]

Talk too much