The PERFECT Pickleball Return of Serve: Rules and Tips To Level Up

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thanks for the refresher and added drill. My suggestion for the next video is "how to handle/best practice for handling a deep corner ball on the back-hand". is it with a drop, lob, backhand drive... assume their is no time to run around and hit a forehand and your opponents are already at the NVZ.

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This is a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@mikeslice1063]

Another great video with solid drills. I like that your videos are relatively short but broken into Tips #1/#2/#3 with concise explanations and examples.

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Great idea with the point drill.

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[@AJ-pc8cl]

Fantastic video and I am using it with great success. I note your examples were all for a right handed forehand. What if the incoming ball is to your left side? What do you recommend? Since I have a two handed backhand I am inclined to adapt everything you said to a left handed forehand. Or should I run around it and use the right handed forehand as you described it?

[@IRWE905]

Inorder to consistently return a hard serve to the back third of the court accurately you need to place spin on the ball. Which you were doing but not mentioned. Maybe you can discuss in a future video :)

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Great idea! Thank you 🙏

[@PaddleReadyPickleball]

It’s also important to try a get your body turned before striking the ball. Good drill.

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Great feedback! Thank you for watching

[@lynnbeck7555]

Great video as usual. How about a video for hitting an overhead off your back foot or running back and hitting it. Would also love a video for how to absorb power off an overhead smash and drop it back.

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Great idea! We will add it to the list. Thanks for watching!!

[@kahiauservices9315]

Maybe on how to return really fast serves to your backhand for left or right handers.

[@Whit1954]

Watched, liked and subscribed. No link for giveaway. Disappointment.

[@stevenlevy3460]

Slice or topspin on return?

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Avoid slicing when you’re playing against someone with a good drive. Top spin doesn’t create much of an advantage. The best returns are flat and deep.

[@LindaStevens-b5y]

Can’t find the Selkirk contest entry form

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I think we had to update the link! It looks like it’s all updated now!

[@NATALIELANDRY-n1s]

Would like to see left handed tips as I am left handed

[@jimzimmerman5288]

Your running is making you hit the ball out. Move into the shot and your momentum will get you moving towards the NVZ. I agree to run into the return but more control.

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Great point! Thanks for watching.

[@KJFEEL]

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[@MightyThobs08]

Most of the serves done in the drill were short serves which bounced in zone 2 ish. Maybe show a drill when someone does a big serve always and it’s difficult to return it in zone 3 😢

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Thanks for your feedback!

[@scoobydoo4087]

Why not return the serve into the kitchen, just like the third shot? Shouldn’t the second shot be in the kitchen since the serving team is far back?

[@picmedic]

That invites serving team to the kitchen. Goal is to push them back while you claim the kitchen. Third shot drop is different because the non serving team is already at the kitchen

[@dineshshah1891]

The tips are great , but the link for giveaway entry doesn’t work. Sad and disappointed

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Our greatest apologies The link is now pinned in comments and in general video description! Thank you for watching :)

[@0770charlie]

No link for the Selkirk giveaway. Huge letdown

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The link is now pinned in comments and in general video description! Thank you for watching! Sorry for the confusion

[@gailnorland8200]

No selkirk link

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We apologize for that! The link is now pinned in comments and in general video description! Thank you for watching.

[@maryhurst4663]

I’ve played for 18 years. I disagree that every return shot needs to be hit deep. I’ve won many points by hitting it short, almost like a 3rd shot drop shot whenI know my opponents are slow.

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Thank you for your feedback.

[@HalShoenfield-fs3bp]

If you quickly run up to the kitchen after returning the serve why couldn't/wouldn't your opponent just hit it over your head to drive you away from the NVZ? Wouldn't it be better to work your way up to the kitchen?

[@playpickleball-com]

Great point! We will be releasing a video soon on the Offensive Lob! Lobbing the ball over your opponents head can be a great way to back your opponents off the NVZ! In general it seems to put more pressure on your opponents if you run forward. But it is important to split step BEFORE your opponents strike the ball. So yes in that case you would be working your way up if you can’t make it to the kitchen before they contact the ball. Conversely, if you do not make it forward it is easier for your opponents to attack your feet making it more difficult on you. Thanks for watching!

[@user-cd6fd5wh6q]

Don't waste the drill session; your partner can be working on hitting deep serves versus too shallow. A shallow serve seems to be an invitation to get to the NVZ line.

[@roccosinisi347]

I put my returns in the kitchen when I play against people who don’t move well at all.

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Imaginary balls hehehehe

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