6 Pickleball Doubles Strategies New Players MUST Know

[@thatpickleballguy]

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[@prostokrasavchik8837]

I love your content, but asking for an email just shows how cheap you are.

[@picassothepwd2023]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm a 69 year old grandma that never played sports, my friends all want to play pickleball (for exercise). I've been playing for months and I'm just not getting it. I sucked until I watched this video and did everything you said and I finally won 2 games the other day.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@PickleballTrends]

Lets go! keep up the win streak

[@bar1350]

One of the best vids I've seen discussing keys to better PB play. You covered a ton of stuff in just under 11 minutes. Viewers want it concise and to the point. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks for the encouragement! Glad it helped

[@SDmountainbiker]

This guy rocks! Easy to understand, straight to the point and actually "shows" you how to execute techniques.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Appreciate the kind words :)

[@melisamelisa8929]

These strategies are very good. Since using the Oliver-Sport paddle, my technique has gotten much better.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Awesome!Love to hear it!

[@casperthegm741]

For those rec players who get frustrated with the third shot drop, I recommend just hit it a bit long to ensure it goes over. Then sit back, if it looks good, move up, if it goes too long, stay back and try again. It really should be called the 3/5/7 drop shot- you don't have to be perfect the first time. Just get it over and keep working at moving up when the opportunity presents itself- rec games don't count, so swallow your pride and just practice it.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Agree!

[@finntroll66]

Instead of 'third shot drop' it can be 'odd shot drop' or 'odd drop'. I'll see myself out.

[@julabask]

If your fast then you can move up as long as you get to the line before they hit the ball. It just needs to be low and slow and away from them.

[@rjsophia3712]

You’ll never get the drop shot if you don’t know the proper technique. Allow the ball to reach the Apex and start to drop before you attempt a third shot drop. By then, the ball has lost most of its pace and, with practice, you can place the ball wherever you want on the court. And, of course, drill, drill, drill!

[@jeremiahknopf1054]

These strategies are sooooo good. I've been playing pickleball for a while now but these strategies are so foundational, I go back to this video every couple of weeks to make sure I don't forget them.

[@thatpickleballguy]

That is appreciated! Stay tuned for more

[@DeesBees85]

Your graphics and animated overlays are elevating these videos above most tutorials I’ve seen. Good job. It makes them much more readable and easy to understand.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thank for the encouragement! Glad it helpful!:)

[@joysofpickleball]

Kyle is always so hyped to share his knowledge. That passion makes all his instructional content so much more fun to watch.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks for the encouraging words! Idk what it is. Pickleball just fires me up. and i want to share :)

[@karenk5472]

His videos are the BEST, & def most entertaining 😃

[@robbayuk]

This was great! Appreciate how Kyle gets right into, including the "what you're going to learn" at the beginning. Also, although quick-paced, you reemphasize the key points both verbally and on-screen. Well done! We're just getting started (loving it) and your videos have been super-helpful. Thank you.

[@lilajimenez8106]

I’m a beginner. So far this is one of the BEST videos I have seen. Clean and concise explanation. I love that he goes to the point he wants to come across! Thanks for your amazing video! NEW subscriber.

[@thatpickleballguy]

oo wow! Fantastic! Glad it helped.

[@JillInciong]

Kyle - well done! You make the BEST instructional videos! They're a perfect combination of practicality, conciseness and levity - love your sense of humor!!. I recently started teaching and these have become my go to videos not only on which to pattern my lesson planning. but also to send to students who are particularly interested in improving their game. I'm a huge fan - keep them coming!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Oo wow! I really appreciate that! Thanks so much Jill!

[@suparnamukhopadhyay6967]

My KZbin feed is always flooded with pickleball DOs and DONTs videos. But Kyle you're hands down the best pickleball instructional content creator I have seen. I have learned a lot from your videos, keep up the good work!!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Wow, thanks for the compliment!

[@LavernLee-zz5ln]

I’m a senior tennis player considering taking up pickleball. This instructional video was excellent & fun!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks for watching. Glad it helped!

[@mitchgillilan]

Your a great teacher Kyle. Extremely helpful. Would you reccomend putting backspin on the 3rd shot drop? I do it all the time and it works great against especially lower level/rec players.

[@thatpickleballguy]

The most important thing is hitting your 3rd shot so your opponent either 1. Has to let their 4th shot bounce. Or 2. hit up on the ball. So whether it's topspin or backspin, either works. I use both. I almost always hit backspin on my backhand and typically hit topspin on my forehand drop.

[@mitchgillilan]

@thatpickleballguy Thanks for the tip. I used to play a lot of table tennis so I have no problem really putting spin off the backhand and forehand shots.

[@AndreaMattingly-hh2ds]

This is very easy to understand & very helpful!@❤

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RobToronto]

I just started playing a couple of months ago and come from a squash background. I ended up captaining my team in our club league and only one other player has a held a raquet...I sent everyone this video and its definitely been helpful!

[@GrosMarteau]

In the description, you should have a listing of the key points. I can then have a reminder of those points within having to view the video again. 😊 Thanks for the advice.

[@CWK090]

Run your cursor along the line at the bottom to see the key points in this and most other videos. In this video, they are listed at 9:45.

[@nickramirez5670]

Memorial Day, 2023, I played my first game of pickle ball!! I’m hooked, I had so much fun!!!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Let's go!! Be careful, it might change your life.

[@miketonet4587]

Great video. I am beginning to coach here in Belgium and I apply already more of your tips but I learn everyday. This video is clear, simple and well « pictured ». Thanx and continue it is great

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks so much! Glad it’s helping!

[@judymckee5992]

I used to live in Belgium, where do you all play? Thank you for your reply.

[@rdpostsr]

Love the instruction, thank you so much...

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@35jays]

Great video and easy to follow. What paddle to suggest for a beginner?

[@maipenraiz]

This is my favorite video for beginners of all time. I see beginning and some intermediate players make the mistakes this video calls out all the time.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@wesrxnumber]

I am a work in progress with the dink return. I do not have the feel to drop the ball into the kitchen. I can return the serve deep to the server and rush to the NVZ line. I use my drop serve to the opponents backhand. Serving on the deuce side I aim for the T and on the add side I aim for the baseline and sideline corner. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and it was entertaining and very informative. Thank you Kyle.

[@thatpickleballguy]

fantastic! Glad it helped!

[@Steve_K2]

More good instruction per minute than any other PB video I've seen. Many thanks.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it helped!

[@gayle-aka-ideaswoman]

This video is me over and over and over again saying all this stuff, often to deaf ears. I am sharing with our players who will read my comment 🤪. Hopefully having you Kyle showing them will make a difference and make my job easier! Brilliant video. 10/10. Wish you were in Australia!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@alangoudie2299]

EXCELLENT, VERY CLEAR INSTRUCTION. THANK YOU.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Youre welcome

[@RCodyWanner]

is there ever a time to retreat from the kitchen line (as a 3.0) -- say for instance when i pop it up? or should i just hold and try to block?

[@thatpickleballguy]

Oo yeah, there’s definitely a time to retreat, if you or your partner hit a ball that’s high enough for your opponent to hit down on, I’d move back and get my paddle down!

[@RCodyWanner]

@@thatpickleballguy 🚀🙏🏼 thank you for confirming!! i've been retreating on pop ups but had a partner yell at me the other day -- a work in progress 😂

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

More great teaching! I’m just learning this game and watching these videos are helping me get better and better every day.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thats awesome! Glad its helpful

[@goodget-ty]

This is exactly what I would have needed when I was a beginner! Love the content Kyle! Keep it up bro! Staying with you until the end! 💪

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thank you!!

[@StackKing]

Such a great video with in depth visuals that's just makes everything SIMPLE to understand! Thank you so much!!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@letbob6127]

Your content is super informative, entertaining and well presented. Editing is superb. One of the best PB educational sites on the internet. Period.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thank you for the kind words. Glad its been helpful!

[@lhomme38]

That’s the best PB tips video I have seen. Very relevant, concise, nicely presented.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chinnobi]

Solid Content! Thank you Kyle!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thank you!

[@PickleballPlaybook-w1p]

thank you for sharing good knowledge

[@davidstewart71]

I’m new to Pickleball and I watched five or six videos before yours. You did an excellent job explaining I wish I would’ve went to you first keep up the great work. 👍

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LeeMatin-m8o]

Kyle, thank you for creating this video. The SERVE AND STAY idea has really helped me a lot!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Absolutely! And honestly, me too! Even at the pro level, I still have to remind myself of this. I still catch myself creeping up. It's normal.

[@davekaiser4358]

Nice compact video with lots of good stuff. To the point. THANKS.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it helped!

[@elisabetharnold7438]

I am so confused about the doubles serving/scoring: 1)Does each side always start on the right side no matter what the score (for example: if your score is 3 - 5, does server #1 start on the right-hand side?) 2)Or do you start the serve on the right or left dependent on the score - right/even and left/odd thereby making server #1 whoever starts the serve dependent on the serve of the right or the left? 3)After server #1 serves and loses and the serve is passed to server #2, then does server #2 serve from the box where they currently are or do they move to the box where server #1 was?

[@thatpickleballguy]

Hey there! You're not alone on that. It's pretty confusing to learn. I had a ton of trouble at first - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHWUgGaIbqdjidk Check out this video. Start at 4:14 in the video and that's probably the best way for me to communicate :) Let me know if you have follow up questions.

[@elisabetharnold7438]

@@thatpickleballguy hey thanks - that was pretty helpful!! Another video gave this Bonus tip for Doubles Scoring/Serving which is confusing me “It gets confusing but remember this, the first server in the game for each team will be in the right side when they have an even score and on the left side when their score is odd.

[@elisabetharnold7438]

@@thatpickleballguy hey thanks - that was pretty helpful!! Another video gave this Bonus tip for Doubles Scoring/Serving which is confusing me “It gets confusing but remember this, the first server in the game for each team will be in the right side when they have an even score and on the left side when their score is odd." But I thought you said that you always start the serving with server #1 on the right hand side no matter what the score is??

[@ar15tac]

Great, basic tips at anybody 3.5 and up should do. The simple tip of the game to the backhand and dropping to the back, and I went in so many more points.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Absolutely!

[@jespb66]

Thank you! This is exactly what we need to prepare for our tournament!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Awesome! Glad it’s helpful!

[@jerrywelsh3366]

How would you instruct, what reads suggested to a partner for deciding if and when to rush the net after partner’s return of serve?

[@thatpickleballguy]

clarifying question. are you talking about if... You and i are partners. and you're back returning. my court positioning would already be up at the kitchen, and you would run up right after hitting your return! is that what you mean/

[@jerrywelsh3366]

@@thatpickleballguy I screwed up the set-up. My uncertainty and that of partners is when the other is serving, we anticipate a decent, deep return, what reads do you suggest for rushing the net together on the third shot. I find myself at times, popping the clutch inly to find that the partners third was weak and he stayed back. If I’m playing the third, I know immediately it’s decent enough to approach and get a jump.

[@billdederick4502]

Thank you. Excellent tips...

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teresabenezra8144]

Very clear and precise! Thanks!

[@brad.klopman]

Kyle is the GOAT of Pickleball KZbin videos.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks Brad!

[@charlesmilbourn6861]

Nice but I also noticed in your drop shot you were doing a third Drop Drive their drop shot but you didn't recommend the third drop lob works really well thanks for the videos

[@marykennedy5372]

If one can consistently hit a deeper lob, it becomes the most effective shot in pickleball.

[@pippa212]

I’m a beginner and lose most games so will try incorporating these tips and hopefully will win a few!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Keep at it! You've got this! Have fun out there!

[@carmanfarms4710]

Hi we are new to pickleball and have been playing with one partner at the kitchen line and one behind to cover if they miss. Can someone explain why this isn’t good strategy? If I’m understanding it’s just because two at the net is better offensively. We do seem to do more running than most other teams 😂but I am surprised that this isn’t typical strategy to have one offensive and one more defensive player in a sense.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Truthfully, the best way for you to decide if it's a good strategy is to play one game doing it, then play one game with both of you up at the kitchen! And see which one works better! Part of what makes this game is experimenting. :)

[@francollins8341]

very helpful for me as a beginner. Thank you

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonbragg9111]

Ok so question on serve rule. Can a person serving the ball start the serving motion outside of the designated side line center line base line area before contact with the ball but fully step into the correct area and then make contact with the ball. Thanks for any help on this question

[@thatpickleballguy]

You have to be on the court to serve. So you can't be outside the sideline. Also, you can make contact in front of the baseline as long as one of your feet is still behind the baseline on impact!

[@Bergarita]

Dude, excellent video. I learned some good things from this. Will re-watch several times. Subscribed!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@apdeloss]

First off, I like Tyler's hat. Where did he get it? My wife wants me to wear that kind of hat to cover my face and neck. Very informative video. Learned a lot. Thank you.👍🏼

[@forthedoggiesguitars2277]

Isn’t it ok to be a foot, 2 feet or so from the kitchen line? Do you need to be on top of the kitchen line when you run up. I been playing for about 6 weeks now and beating 3.5 players (you’re videos are a big part of my success) but I’m not on top of the kitchen line. I feel more comfortable a foot or two in front of the kitchen line. Is this ok? Thanks for these amazing videos! Merry Christmas!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Yes that is ok. While you're not right up on the kitchen line you're still up there and able to hit it out of the kitchen!

[@Dgromik]

Great video!! how do you defend number 6? *as if you are in Tyle's shoes* thanks!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Good question. The most basic answer is, improve your backhand dink and then it doesn't matter as much. That takes some time but it is the primary answer. Another option if your backhand dink is really poor right now. You can run around your backhand to allow yourself to hit a forehand for a better shot! Let me know if that helps!

[@jonmac380]

Super helpful video. Thank you tons.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Youre welcome

[@770video]

I do the third ball drive because dropping the ball means hitting it hard enough that it clears the net but soft enough that it lands in the kitchen. That's too much for me if I'm hitting from deep in the court.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Nice!

[@jimbernard8964]

Raw beginner here. Nice video, thanks. Nothing at all about this game makes sense to me at this point. I've played three times now. Gotta say, playing from the kitchen line seems impossible to me. That seems to be the last place I want to be. I simply cannot react to balls from that close distance. Of course, I can't react to any balls but at least I'm not terrified when I'm back a bit. Anyway thanks.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad you enjoyed! Keep at it, you'll continue to improve!

[@neilarmstrong76]

Thank you for an excellent video. Can you do a video on how to navigate with your partner to the kitchen line from the baseline? There are so many players who never seem to understand this concept.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Yes coming soon!!

[@MrItzWitz]

Great content. Love the KD8 Aunt Pearls. Great pickleball shoes.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thank you!

[@Vbloom1]

Great tips, thank you very much!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks! Glad they’re helpful!

[@jorgevelasquez9955]

Should you be running full speed to the line on a third shot if your return is short and the opposition will be nailing you with their thrid shot drive?

[@thatpickleballguy]

If you know they typically hit 3rd shot drive you don't have to sprint up but move with some pace and be prepared for the return!

[@tbforester]

SO ENTERTAINING. Love your stuff. SO FUNNY. Excellent instruction. Thank you so much.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks so much!

[@jameshall1891]

where did the wolf come from? why was it running after the player in the black clothing with white hat.

[@Leaann111]

Great advice and nicely illustrated.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliegoerke721]

Great tips! I am going to work on implementing these next time I play! Thank you!

[@thatpickleballguy]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped!

[@Brodypuppycrazyadventures]

This is super helpful! I can't wait to do this on the court and destroy the opponents! 😊❤ Love this game!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terigiese1322]

The KING of Pickleball nails it again!!!👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻😊Big thanks!

[@thatpickleballguy]

hahahaha, i don't know about that, but thanks for the encouragement!

[@terigiese1322]

@@thatpickleballguy 😅Absolutely!!!

[@terogan]

You demonstrated it when taking a 3rd shot when you said something like, “Okay, now we go.” But wish you had emphasized when the non-hitting partner should get to the net on the third shot. I see way to many rec players charging the net the second they realize the 3rd shot isn’t coming to them. I guess they confuse the 3rd shot with the 2nd. Going to share this on our message board.

[@thatpickleballguy]

I completely agree! About the player not hitting the third shot. I actually want to do a whole video on this topic. Because there’s definitely some nuance to it!

[@Bee-of5xz]

Hi Kyle! Enjoyed watching your video. Good job with your presentation! You are funny even in editing 🤪looking forward to your next video

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@MeepMeep88]

As the saying goes, "A good backhand is a better forehand" .. :)

[@jimzimmerman5288]

You want to get to the kitchen line. That is the goal. If you hit a weak return the other players will be driving the ball at the player running to the nvz. Play smart. If they are about to hit the ball do a split step if you have not gotten to the nvz.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Agree! I’ll do another video on split stepping!

[@blessedbeliever8725]

Great vid….the one poor guy who was sometimes struggling hitting the balls was a good visual for how not to do it in those moments….that helped.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Hahah for sure!! That’s my guy Tyler! Definitely improving. Gotta coach him hard 😂

[@liuhn99]

very helpful for new players!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelmcclay357]

Awesome tips! Thanks, Bud!

[@thatpickleballguy]

For sure!!

[@LaurzeeMc]

Great, compact video, thank you! 👋Easy to send to beginner/intermediate friends that have been playing a long time, but don't do any of those tips. (However, I would have called a whistle on you -- your right foot was touching the kitchen line many times (esp in point #2). 😂 Better to keep the toes 3-4 inches back off the line. 👌👋

[@thatpickleballguy]

😂😂i gotta be better

[@jmarcusddm]

Great instructions, Thank you, Kyle!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it helped!!

[@deedeejohnson168]

Thank you ❤

[@thatpickleballguy]

You're welcome!!

[@relaxationmusicgoodformedi4637]

Good teaching!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful! Stay tuned for more.

[@Balanceiskey-nd6el]

What a great video. Thank you so much for this!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Absolutely! Glad it helps

[@timtouttellott9302]

Smart, fun & on point strategic video. Cheers

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JimFessler]

Love your videos. You actually followed my mantra of "Serve and step back", not serve and stay.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Yep I like that!

[@a.j.6018]

Another great video Kyle! 👍🏼Keep them coming 😊

[@thatpickleballguy]

They’re coming!!

[@alkallhoff9005]

Great tips in this video. I'm definitely sporadic and gotta hold the line. I'm sharing this with my doubles partner as well!

[@thatpickleballguy]

I was too when i first started!! Glad it helped!

[@dmills7375]

Good tips. Your videos are always informative and a lot of fun. BTW, at 4:36 you “kind of” did what you told us not to do. You had to retreat to hit your drop. 😀

[@thatpickleballguy]

Was wondering when someone would catch that 😉

[@tanjaomeara4378]

This guy is hilarious and gives great content.

[@thatpickleballguy]

😂🧠🫡

[@BillReals]

The editing is great and a LOT of work but it helps newbies like myself understand your instructions.

[@thatpickleballguy]

So glad it's helpful! Gotta give my editor a TON of credit. He's amazing at what he does!

[@bradyguy7701]

Great Videos....but from the side shot, it looks like your right foot is just ON/OVER the Kitchen Line. I was taught that ON THE LINE is IN THE KITCHEN, but opponents have argued it. Can you clarify the rule for me? And where in the rules it's written. I might be wrong...

[@thatpickleballguy]

yeah I made have made a mistake and that'd be a violation. You can't even be on the kitchen line a little.

[@bradyguy7701]

@@thatpickleballguy THANKS! All good....i have one buddy who INSISTS that ON the line is not OVER....or IN THE KITCHEN. I'll have to find the rule and show him. Videos are VERY helpful, btrw...

[@TatsTalks]

Great advice. Thank you!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it helped!

[@artsmith9562]

On the return and run, better to return soft and long as the opponent has to let it bounce once. If the receiver of the serve hit a low hard drive they have less time to run into the NVLine.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Yes. I think that's a strong strategy. When you watch pros, you'll watch them hit it with more force because they're typically faster to the kitchen. But hitting DEEP is the primary principle!

[@frankfurter7260]

Forget beginners, I find many players telling me they are “intermediate” can’t drop the ball in the kitchen from near the baseline area. And that is because they have absolutely no touch. They can only drive the ball, which only works at lower levels. These players are usually hyper-aggressive at the kitchen often flailing at the ball and invariably off-balance. The other shot they never hit is a reset. They don’t have the shot.

[@thatpickleballguy]

For sure!

[@cwarner5909]

Solid Fundamentals!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Thanks!

[@maryamthompson1329]

Awesome video, great tips. Thanks!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it helped!

[@adayofff]

Lol 7:28 the dog comes out :)))

[@HieuNguyen-js8sc]

tahnk you sir

[@thatpickleballguy]

You're welcome!

[@peacewG]

Loving your videos!!!

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@cindysayavong8513]

Excellent! Love it !

[@Orefamilylawncare]

Serve and stay works 90 percent of the time. There's a few players that drop it RIGHT into the kitchen everytime!! They annoy the hell out of me cause I swear if I attempt to move up they see me move up and drive it of course at that time I'm done.

[@AB-xw7oz]

Nice lesson.

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@MichaelLamson-wg2wf]

Awsome video. Thank you! :D

[@thatpickleballguy]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching,

[@vegasdoug]

I'm trying to see how that third sought drop shot is effective? It seems like you're hitting the ball right to them.

[@thatpickleballguy]

A 3rd shot drop is all about timing and keeps the opposing team on their toes. If you always drive the ball they know whats coming but if you have a drop they can't predict if you're going to drive or drop!