True story, August 2018 I attended a clinic @ Green Valley Country Club near Philadelphia. Ben was one of the pros teaching at the clinic and during observed play, I hit a beautiful backhand roll from below net level (and not realizing Ben was watching) and Ben ran on the court and yelled “Give me some!” and gave me a big high five. I’ll never forget it! Benny Boy is goat👍
@yoonyulntaeny4 ай бұрын
This is one of the best pickleball tutorials I've ever seen
@kruls11014 жыл бұрын
Truly this is like an old school table tennis backhand loop, interesting stuff this pickleball
@Mr.Martini5492 ай бұрын
Ben plays a lot of table tennis while honing his pickleball skills. 😉
@gilbert35794 жыл бұрын
This guy really knows his stuff. Perfect coaching!
@markberkow20704 жыл бұрын
When,why and how! Perfectly explained and demonstrated. Now I have something to work on. Thanks Ben and Simone. You guys are the best.
@lesterma16089 ай бұрын
Just watched Ben yesterday at the Monterey Bay Pro Am and now this shot is a two hander! He’s a great guy!
@brianlane95344 ай бұрын
I believe it is the element of surprise. You may hit a winner, the opponent my hit it bad, or if they do get it back, it's usually smash city.
@AJCsr2 жыл бұрын
Thank's Simone and Benny ! 😁
@digitalreporter11 ай бұрын
0:00 Introduction Ben Johns 0:50 The Set-up 1) Ball is always out of the air 2) You can attack below the level of the net 3) Placement is important 1:45 Backhand Slices - The more back spin you get, the more top spin you can apply out of the air 2:00 Technique
@alohaleslie94074 жыл бұрын
This is such a great shot! When playing in the Hawaii Open Pro-Am 2020 event with my Pro, Adam Stone against Ben Johns, he got me on that shot all the time!!! I just kept telling him he was a "meanie" LOL What a great shot to learn. I will definitely work on this one. Thanks Ben and Simone. :)
@Tagger03253 жыл бұрын
What a great shot .
@Arx98453 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such great content and training Simone. Your terms of endearment are as warm as your genuine smile.
@richestmaninbabylon76353 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome, enjoy your tips. Would like to take my vacation to Florida to one of your pickleball camps.
@steverees123 Жыл бұрын
Helpful slo-mo at the end!
@acejefrey3 жыл бұрын
Instruction is clear as far as the mechanics go... there are many variables that a player reacts to.. so it's really about practice practice practice and the big one LUCK.
@chazsteadman50203 жыл бұрын
Watch the shot in slow motion. There is definitely a lot of wrist motion, but the motion is not forward, it's down, then up like a hand of a clock. That's how to generate topspin. Great video!
@SEANRMZ Жыл бұрын
makes it look so easy.. thanks guys
@cwdel3 жыл бұрын
I like Simone's "Virginia Tech" skort!! Wish I had one! Good video - Thanks!
@rwr3133 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks Ben!
@donsiegel20394 жыл бұрын
Soooo cool. Thx Simone and Ben. Really nice explanation and instruction... As always. Gracias!
@pickleballreviews4 жыл бұрын
Awesome technique info for our next drills, thanks Ben and Simone 🤙
@DavidTexas3406 ай бұрын
Ben Johns my hero!
@MorphousInfinity3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Benny!
@DannyBPlays8 ай бұрын
would have been amazing if even once they showed where the ball lands on the court(without a player). From just this tut it looks like it'd either go long or if a very short attack that can easily be countered
@Mr.Martini5492 ай бұрын
Best male player in the world. Believe me, it’s landing in the court. 😂
@rcbuggies572 жыл бұрын
This seems to be very related to the name of ping pong shots. often when returning short backspin serves, players will do an over the table back hand flick just like this. Tons of topspin and is pretty hard to guess where it will be placed.
@Mr.Martini5492 ай бұрын
Ben plays a lot of table tennis with his brother Collin. So he transferred the skill to pickleball.
@sohosterable2 жыл бұрын
Great instructions. What type of grip to use for this shot? Thanks
@RichardsWorld4 жыл бұрын
I think Ben only lets one person in the world get away with calling him Benny Boy.
@djjcentertainment98734 жыл бұрын
Am still learning this sport after 2 years here on Leander Texas
@benjaminleavitt36664 жыл бұрын
It looks like he hit the bottom edge of the paddle, is that part of the technique as well?
@chrishorton84604 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Thanks!
@johnbrown44643 жыл бұрын
Thanks Benny
@jinaallen51174 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial! I
@lorihennigh42604 жыл бұрын
Did you guys color coordinate?!
@lihaiduo4 жыл бұрын
Favourite!!!!!!
@El_Guap Жыл бұрын
Does he change his grip to a eastern backhand just before rolling it?
@contourman66923 ай бұрын
No time to change grip at the net
@Mr.Martini5492 ай бұрын
@@contourman6692Some pros are able to change their grip in time. Mari Marburg hits her roll with 3 different grips depending on the height of the ball. Very advanced technique. I’ve heard Ben say in an interview that he uses continental grip for 90% of his shots on the court.
@ryananderson4564 Жыл бұрын
“Benny boy” “cute cheeks” hind sight crazy
@NOT_A_TOP_FAN Жыл бұрын
Lol. If you’re into older, I bet being a pro or even teaching pro has some decent perks…
@kevincafaro88463 жыл бұрын
hopefully as a lefty, i can hit the same shot to a righty's backhand using my forehand to hit a forehand roll.
@joemarshall42263 жыл бұрын
Keep after him, Simone, he'll fall for you sooner or later....
@Mr.Martini549 Жыл бұрын
Benny... 😆😆
@thesenutz82103 жыл бұрын
Called a topspin backhand this guy is a tennis player
@pickleballplaybook3 жыл бұрын
Explains it perfectly then actually hits it and doesn’t do one thing he explained haha
@mattgraves7131 Жыл бұрын
Simone is a little flirt
@OrganicHealer3 жыл бұрын
Imagine if an older Ben was pinching a younger female, saying beautiful cheeks