Why Ben Johns is the #1 Pro Pickleball Men's&Mixed Doubles Game at Clearone

[@johnmccready6752]

I never get tired of watching Ben and Simone play. Bonus to watch Dekal and Adam. Great stuff.

[@bobbobek5358]

Great video, you really get a sense of being right on the court and the abundance of talent that's present. So much can be learned by watching this.

[@matthewmeyer929]

These players are all 3.5 at best. Even the so called “best player ever” is maybe a 4.5. Just kidding. Since there is never a high level video that gets posted without someone saying that, I thought I’d get it out of the way on the pro video before it even starts.

[@benjaminrodriguez2918]

I’ve never played this sport before… well, I've never played ANY sport before…. In fact I can’t even walk, and I struggle standing under my own power…. But I’m pretty sure I could beat every one of these guys with my non-dominant hand. (the other comment that traditionally accompanies pro-level videos.)

[@imperabo]

@@benjaminrodriguez2918 Any 6 year old who has taken a tennis lesson would dominate this sport.

[@DTBB2021]

I think my carrom board lessons would have given me an edge over these guys; pretty sad that I moved on to online rummy these days (anyone said that before?!)

[@Blazervitch]

@@imperabo lol, I don’t see many 6 year old professionals

[@Mr.Martini549]

A fierce battle, this was.

[@robertl.6919]

I am a tennis player and this looks pretty fun indeed...Questions: Can you " top spin" the ball so when it lands it accelerates with a higher bounce ? I know the rule of " no feet " in the net section but can someone jumps over it and hit the ball , like a smash, when both feet are off the ground ? Thanks !

[@earlstrohmeyer486]

Your foot can't land in the No Volley Zone either. You can stand there if the ball bounces though, just no volleys.

[@robertl.6919]

@@earlstrohmeyer486 Thanks !

[@brucepinkerton2716]

Yes as a tennis player you can topspin and underspin the ball. And yes you can leap across the corner of the NVZ to volley the ball

[@alfredeneuman6966]

You can top spin a Pickleball, but as the paddle is hard compared to a tennis racquets strings, it is a bit more difficult. For me an underhand slice is a little easier to get underspin. You can jump over the non volley zone and hit the ball near the ends of the court, as in a "flying erne," but you cannot land in the NVZ doing so. I play with someone who flips the paddle to produce topspin, and usually at terrific speed. He is truly a master at it and I have to say I've not seen even the pros do it like he does. He will often do this for balls below the net, but there he increases his chance of hitting the net. The guy is 65, will 'walk' 36 holes of golf during the day, then play sets of Pickleball in the evening.

[@beyondthepale9071]

not only can a foot not land in nvz but you can't use your paddle can't touch inside the zone either i.e. using the paddle to keep yourself from "falling into" it.

[@thepeoplemender2269]

Like a beautiful dance. They’re wonderful to watch. ❤️

[@richardwentworth439]

Great match thanks for posting.

[@jasonerpelding1180]

The 28 shot rally at 8:15 is my favorite

[@tommy_bahama97]

There’s a fault called on Stone at 5:55 that I don’t understand. Could someone explain?

[@SoaringTacos]

Looks like they are stacking and Stone was not suppose to be the receiver of the serve at that point.

[@Blazervitch]

@@SoaringTacos after a side out, what determines who should be the receiver?

[@pickleballer1729]

Nice, but I think the video is a bit misnamed. It should be "Why SIMONE JARDIM is the number one female player in the world". She and Ben just finished defeating one of the top men's teams in the world and she didn't shy away from the battle one bit. That's why, in my book, Simone and Jesse Irvine are of a special breed. No fear.

[@Kalamabbfan]

I totally agree about Simone. I would be interesting to see Simone and Anna Leigh play together.

[@pickleballer1729]

@@Kalamabbfan I'd be more interested in seeing how Ana Leigh would play with Lindsay Newman or Jesse Irvine. I think Simone's style and her age would make that pair-up of limited effectiveness. MAJOR kudos to Leigh Waters for grooming and playing with Ana Leigh, but I think AL should be looking fro a young partner for her long term career. That's my opinion. Others will disagree, no doubt.

[@rodbrown42]

She is great and made a lot of shots -holding her own- vs the boys, but Ben really owned the court. He stands at centre-line and takes 75% of the court while Simone has to defend the corner. When they attacked Johns it didn't go in their favor. Also, Johns' roll attack is sick.

[@skythemusic]

That ATP was tight! She plays great D.

[@RichardsWorld]

I think it also helps that they understand and feel each other well. Ben Johns just played mixed doubles with someone else that is a good player, but they didn't get very far.

[@neoncoyote2008]

Interesting that when Ben is on the odd side at the line, he frequently allows his right foot to cross over his left when he's reaching for a backhand. Most coaches say not to do this, so as not to be off balance on the next shot. I guess Ben is just quick enough that it doesn't matter. Now, anyway.

[@CliffPickleball]

If you quick enough there's absolutely no issue crossing your right leg over the left on the odd side the key is you have to go back to your initial position as soon as you hit the ball.

[@beyondthepale9071]

neoncoyote2008 like anything in any sport, it depends on the situation. In most cases, he was in dink mode and new he had plenty of time. Most people do. In other cases, the quicker will effectively use crossover. Otherwise, shuffle. It will always depend on the situation.

[@OrganicHealer]

win sauce

[@Ginzalili]

I notice Ben waits for the ball to get to him and likes hitting the ball when it’s closer to the ground after it bounces. I think this gives the ball a better trajectory when dinking and dropping

[@dianenaylor4770]

Wowsers! 😲

[@martinfisher5985]

Ben is a phenomenal singles player. That being said, I would not partner with him because he handles like 80 % of the balls in doubles. I would prefer trying to beat him. The way to beat him is you MUST keep him out of the middle with Miss direction shots. And slam it down the outside. You must take high risk shots inorder to have a chance. I don't see many slams to his feet also.

[@doughboygold]

Ben John is a Court Hog, he doesn't leave room for his Partner

[@alfredeneuman6966]

Simone ain't so bad either. Against Bar/Stone she held her own. Also noticed that Ben and Simone never change positions.

[@ronfisher4751]

Great player obviously but why even play doubles if you're going to hog all the shots? That woman could be eating a cheeseburger on most points.

[@jebronekitty]

I don't like how slow and close you have to be

[@golfmaniac007]

Why do people get so impressed with around the pole shot?…..it’s an easier shot than over the net

[@bart1476]

Which one in the light blue is the woman?

[@deanmiller543]

Please fix the "8", it's upside down!!

[@mdmasontn]

Does NOT answer the question -Why?

[@paulmcdevitt2038]

Click bait. No analysis as to why he is the best...

[@PaulBCohen]

Seeing is believing, if you can see.

[@saulpinto4720]

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[@vladd6036]

He could let the lady play a bit more in the beginning. Happy to see being attacked on his backhand.

[@imperabo]

Yes, professionals should definitely put good manners ahead of optimal play that has made them the most dominant pair in history.

[@SS-qf2po]

Tens of people watching in the stands...almost as exciting as the PBA.. can u imagine Federer playing this?

[@Simplygreatstuff]

Probably not but who cares and whats ur point. Pb doesnt need a tennis star to validate it. When pb has been around as long as tennis there will be many more ben johns as the numbers continue to rise and the game speeads thru out the world.

[@SS-qf2po]

@@Simplygreatstuff no doubt it is popular...I'm just saying that the talent required is not even on the same planet...it takes many years to develop into a 7.0 works class tennis player...it takes just months to develop into a good PB player...that's why it's so popular...it's an easy game compared to tennis...and don't say I don't know...I play 4.5 PB

[@Simplygreatstuff]

@@SS-qf2po yes but you don't play 5.0 and when you get to 5.0 - you wont be at the top of them either - it might take just months to develop to be a good PB player (and sadly that it is not correct for many Picklers) but it can take years to get to the top of PB otherwise it would be crowded already. - and 5.0 is 5.0 but there are only few 5.0's at the top - from what I have observed the game is getting better and better and we are seeing greater skill from those at the top - again, lets see how pickle ball is when it has been around as long as tennis.

[@SS-qf2po]

@@Simplygreatstuff bruh...I played div 1 college tennis...ex 5.0 also...I'm also a rep for a major PB paddle company...I'm also a referee in the sport...yeah, I know both sports.. no need to hash this out...there is no comparison as far as athleticism is concerned. Enjoy!

[@Simplygreatstuff]

@@SS-qf2po its not about athletisism. I played agrade afl. So what?? Center rovers often sprint run 20kms in 4x25minute quarters andvitsconly played in Australia who has a population less than 25 million. Tennis.., no need to hash this out bro' is a pussies game in comparison. Whats ur point?