With these tips and my trusty Oliver-Sport paddle, I'm ready to keep opponents on their toes and prevent any attacks before they even happen. This content is pure gold, thank you! Your insights are invaluable and truly help elevate my game.

By far one of the best pickleball channels around. Always clear instruction, helpful videos with excellent commentary. Thank you for your hard work in putting these together.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your comment and kind words Roger. I’m glad you find the content and the delivery helpful. 😁

Perfect timing to find this. I have a good enough slice backhand and a really good natural top spin forehand. However, I need to add more slice to my forehand when I am close to net, as in dinking and resetting. Your video addressed all that I am working on in a very clear and concise way. Thanks so much Nicole! :)

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Nicole, you are my favorite pickleball teacher on youtube. Your videos are clear and succinct and immediately relevant to my game. You also have great visual examples. Thank you so much for this quality content.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

I super appreciate you saying that Paul. I do put a lot of effort into these videos so I’m always happy to hear that they are well received. Thank you!

@tomhesemann3680

Жыл бұрын

Agree.

@susanfitzgerald9596

Жыл бұрын

So good! I learn so much from these videos:) Thank you.

Awesome advice, thanks so much. Keep it low first before learning spin. Got it 🎉

That was one of the best, most concise videos on how to be a better pickleball player! Thank you! What a great one to share with everyone I teach!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Jan! Happy to hear that it’s very share worthy 😁. Thanks for your comment.

Another great video Nicole! I love the stop action that shows the point you are teaching at the moment. Thanks!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

Once again another fabulous teaching video! Your instruction Nicole is above reproach - short and concise with excellent visual examples. I also applaud your understanding and execution of technique embedded within key strategies. Well done!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lisa! Glad you enjoy the videos.

@deanakonda

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree!! As a beginner, your videos are right on point and super helpful! I have liked and subscribed! Thanks again :)

@mdkayesrony767

5 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHamlbuddc2ok9Y.html

Definitely 1 of the top training videos I have watched. You are a Wonderful Teacher...my Favorite!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Thank you for talking about the high hits. That’s my focus lately and I can’t find much on this particular subject. I appreciate it.👍

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Heidi!

Best instructional videos out here - straight to the point and use of video and video angles - sweet

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind comment.

I said it before. I will say it again: Nicole you are the best!!!!!!!!!! I've learned so much by buying your course on double strategy and by analyzing most of your video (not done yet there is a lot of them 😀) Thanks again!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that Dean! I'm so happy to hear that you have gotten a lot of value from the course and the videos. Yes, there's a lot... and more coming ;)

Excellent video. I'd say your best one to date. Keep up the great work!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David 👍

I pop up shots all the time. Thank you for all these good tips. I can't wait to try it out on the court.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed these.

Best tips I’ve ever watched. Been playing at the Y for 3 months as a beginner and been murdered or advised wrongly by some that has kept me frustrated or wanting to give up due to their arrogance and bad attitude…Thank you 🙏 for the awesome tut… I’ve fallen back in love with the sport… will watch it over & over…

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So happy to hear you aren't going to give up and that our videos helped to play a role in that. Yes, you have to be picky about who you take advice from out there.

I really appreciate you Nicole! I. I Can connect and learn more by watching and listening to your voice on pickle ball.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Anna! Your comment warms my heart. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.

So helpful! Thanks!

@primetimepickleball

8 ай бұрын

Glad this helped Deborah!

Well done....a great video that clearly teaches the skill that everyone tries to attain. The ability to keep it low!!!

@primetimepickleball

10 ай бұрын

Very true! Thanks!

Thanks for these great tips! Just starting out and really enjoying it.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Fantastic video. These aren’t covered as comprehensively often👍

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you think so!

Unbelievably good, very well explained, I learned a lot!!!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I agree that this was so full of good, applicable information. Thank you!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so Cathy!

Thank you. So much good information. 7 ways to keep it low- yes! Well covered! I will repeat watch this from time-to-time. Just slamming the ball won't get it, as you begin playing more advanced players. They can handle those fast balls and put you on the defense, especially, when they are hit to them even just slightly above the net height. They'll turn the table on you. Yep, keep em low and unatackeable.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! Yes, have to evolve the skills and strategies to be successful at higher levels of play. You got it! 💪

Very helpful information video. Thanks.

@primetimepickleball

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Terrific video!😊

@primetimepickleball

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Nicole these last two videos have been outstanding and are exactly what my wife and I need to approaching 4.0 pickleball! Thank you ever so much.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Angelo! Glad you found them helpful! I'm rooting for you on your journey to 4.0 :)

@shekina9473

Жыл бұрын

rofl

Incredibly helpful!!! Thank you!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help Ann!

Hi, Nicole! I’m really enjoying these lessons! Thank you! I’m just starting to figure out spins, both receiving and delivering them. I played with a player that spins the ball so that it literally drops and dies by the time it lands on the other side of the net. It’s a really frustrating shot being on the receiving end, lol! What kind of spin is it? Do you have a video explaining the different spins and what they do? One spin bounces away from you and another towards you. I don’t know how to read the opponent’s paddle to know what to expect when it lands. I think I also need a video on how to read the opponent’s paddle, but I’m playing with three players that are a higher level than me and they all spin the ball. Thank you!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Hi Emily! Glad you're enjoying the lessons :) Great questions. So generally, if they swing with a high to low motion that will put backspin on the ball. When that happens, it hits the court and stays down after the bounce. Sounds like that is what is happening to you. The opposite is true if they hit topspin which will be more of a low to high motion. It will bounce and kick forward so it can "get on top" of you (jam you) more than you expect. Sidespin will cut one way or another after the bounce. I may put this on the list for a video. In the meantime. Here's a video on how to hit a backhand slice: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmR8p9uhcda3l7Q.html. If the swing looks like that then the ball will land and die. So, look for this type of motion as they hit, that will tell you a lot. Here's one that shows you the topspin motion: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hattu5uKZbuwXcY.html. Hope this helps!

This video is just what I needed!! Thanks!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy! Glad it was helpful.

Best advice of anyone on KZread! Long but packed video! BTW, let the ad's play over 20 seconds and she gets a higher payoff! Be kind to those who put effort into teaching!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thank you SOOOO much Micheal. This comment really means a lot.

Excellent and high quality info. Thx.

@primetimepickleball

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Liz! Glad you got value from it.

Fantastic as always Nic!

@primetimepickleball

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dar!

Thank you so much for not polluting your brilliant video with pointless cheap music!!!

Great info. I’m a tennis and squash player that just started pickleball..thanks

@primetimepickleball

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Welcome to pickleball. Glad you liked the video.

Great video. I can’t tell you how many times I tried to drive low short balls too hard when I should have hit them soft so they landed at a low contact point. My game is much improved because of you. Thank you!

@primetimepickleball

27 күн бұрын

So happy to hear!

You have some great players in this video!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Yes! They are great and gracious 😁

Thankyou Nicole another aspect I will work on. If you were to micro master one aspect or shot in pickleball what would it be?

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

The reset shot! If you’re great at taking a high speed shot and sending it back slow with precision then the rest is far easier.

I love this video. Thank you.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Wong! Thanks for the comment.

Very helpful. Thank you!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Rebecca!

These are great tips!

@primetimepickleball

Ай бұрын

😎

Lots of info here. Thank you

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Stephan! Glad you enjoyed the info.

Best ever, imo. Thanks!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy! Means a lot.

Wonderful video! I still remember your words of wisdom!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

very good video. really helpful!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

So glad it's helpful. Thanks for the comment.

Great tips!!😊

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

What kind of paddle is being used in the first example of ‘dinks’ for the red shirted team? I’ve been looking for that paddle for awhile now. Thank you!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

It is the Selkirk Amped Invitka!

Great Job !!

@primetimepickleball

Ай бұрын

😁

Great tips!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ana!

Excellent video

@primetimepickleball

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great video!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mir! 😊. Glad you liked it

Hi, how many inches off the ground across ALL shots EXCEPT serves is the BEST &/or IDEAL contact low point for practice? THANKS!!

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

A low contact is not ideal. Get the highest you can.

@Crazy-Roland-vDrums

Жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball all the pros strike the ball as low as possible... ~30" off the bounce.

Very informative video, wish the spoken content matches a little more with what’s being shown on the visual video. I feel like my brain is split into 2 part: one processing what’s being said and the other taking in what I see and match it up with what I hear, but one is a marathon runner and the other is a sprinter. Anyway. Probably unsolicited feedback… 😅

New here and enjoyed your teaching. Why when I hit 3SD, it still gets aggressively hit back at me?

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the video. Probably because it's bouncing too high. Hit it with less arc and get it down at their feet.

Good advice

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

Great advice

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean! Glad you enjoy the advice.

Thanks!

@primetimepickleball

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Judy! I really appreciate it.

Hey Nicole, who is the lady with her back to the camera in a black n white skirt and with brown ponytail? Notice her wrist action as she hits a rather good looking slice backhand return. Do you have a video detailing how to hit that shot? My slice backhand has much more sidespin and I am envious of her shot. :)

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim! I believe you’re referring to Julie Heitman. Yes, she has a good slice. Make sure your paddle face is more level at contact and doesn’t have the tip pointed down. That’s often a big part of why it might sidespin more than underspin.

Love the video! However a slight pause at times would be a bit easier to follow. I find myself stopping the video, to process what’s been said. Thanks

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Cathy. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@tgw230

11 ай бұрын

I think most people liked the pace of the video, nobody likes videos that drag on too long, pause it if you need to that’s why the pause button exists

@xXxLax4LifexXx

25 күн бұрын

Pause it yourself brah

Thanks

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Welcome

How do I hold the paddle to top-spin vs slice?

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Please watch these two videos: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lISkxMuRkZC6hrg.html & kzread.info/dash/bejne/gH6Jra6bqrCWctI.html. They explain everything about grips and when to use which.

Yes! Thank you at 5:44 try to hit the ball at its highest peak....

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

You got it!

I agree on pausing a little

@primetimepickleball

11 ай бұрын

Ok, thanks.

Nice video.👍👍👍

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Where to find link for Reset shot?

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

There's lots on the channel. Just search the channel for "reset". Here's a good one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y2qXsJOuhsfSYtY.html

Love her voice

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I appreciate the repeated replays. Helps see whats happnening without pausing, rewinding, etc

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Ryan!

I saw them steeping on the kitchen few times

@primetimepickleball

7 ай бұрын

You can step into the kitchen as long as you don't volley it.

Do pickleball rules prohibit touching the racket surface with your other hand?

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

You can do that in general. The only time you can't do that is to put your hand inside the kitchen after you've hit a volley.

Is Jordan still part of the channel?

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shane, he hasn’t been part of the channel for over a year now. We did a video on it at that time. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGSDps-plLjAdag.html

805 pm. No

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

?

This is a good game for heavy women that don’t or can’t run.

@primetimepickleball

11 ай бұрын

It’s a good game for everyone.

@frankfurter7260

11 ай бұрын

@@primetimepickleball, agree.

This is not leg foult? 6:32

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

No it’s not because the ball bounced on her side.

Why not aim away from opponent vs at their feet?

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

You can aim low and away as well if you have a good angle on a shot to an opening. That way you’ll force them to stretch away and down. Good option if it’s there for you but often times you want to beat them up through their feet first and THEN aim away when it will hurt the most. It’s a multi step plan.

👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😉

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

lol! Thank you!

Damn. Is this a physics class? So complicated.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Sorry you thought so.

@qsicktv

Жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball I was drinking when I commented. I no longer find it complicated. In fact, it's great and I shouldn't comment when I am drinking. LOL

Am I too young to play pickleball at 50? I just feel weird out there and feel like I would regret not using my body for things like slalom skiing , surfing, spear fishing, tennis and golf.

@Mayotauros

Жыл бұрын

No you aren't, but if you don't enjoy it as much as these other activities don't do it

@jimkazmarek5302

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!! Joking right? Think you forgot water polo and alligator wrestling?

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not too young. It still has a stigma of being only for the senior community but that is no longer true. It can be a very intense game.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Good point.

@Mobev1

Жыл бұрын

@@Mayotauros well I do all those things and lift heavy because I have basically been retired since I was 30. Recently I’ve been playing some pickleball and won some 4.0 leagues. I just feel like the sport is probably the least technical sport out there once you figure out how to keep the ball low and hit the kitchen from anywhere. It is probably 50x easier than tennis which is a good thing and about the same for table tennis. In fact I brought a good tennis player out with me and in a half an hour I had him hitting the kitchen and dinking and we went on to run the challenge court at holly hill all day Saturday

that voice

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Camera too far

@primetimepickleball

11 ай бұрын

How close would you like it to be?

Fun game but dumb names and scoring. Makes sense keep your pickle out of the kitchen. Also totally makes sense to have the player number in with the score.

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

It's a quirky name for sure.

Im seeing a lot of hits on or in the kitchen. What is this, amateur hour?? 😬

@primetimepickleball

Жыл бұрын

Like someone is standing in the kitchen volleying? Where?

Excellent video

@primetimepickleball

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!