The Top 15 Mistakes in Pickleball (and how to fix them)

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Time stamp, followed by the mistake (and my brief comment in parentheses) 00:09 too big of a back swing in every shot (use smaller strokes more often, be in control) 01:22 not knowing how you win your points (be conscious of this and have a strategy for winning) 01:44 standing up with a little hop sometimes through drive shots (#1 is about arm control/stability, this one is leg control) 02:28 being lazy (essentially, stay loose, shuffle and move around more) 03:12 not being ready as the ball is hit (think ahead; anticipate; don't be on the move when your opponent hits the ball; plant & be ready) 03:56 not giving yourself enough margin (give yourself room for error; better to keep the ball in play than to hit it into the net or out) 04:29 hitting the ball while it's on the rise (instead, hit the ball after it reaches the peak and is descending; but be flexible on this as the game gets faster and more aggressive) 05:09 not warming up (simple - WARM UP!!!! And warm up as many movements as possible. Not warming up will lead to injury sooner or later, guaranteed) 06:12 complaining about wind (Stay positive & adjust your game; quitters never win, and often, neither do complainers) 06:56 not keeping your eyes on the ball (simple - watch the ball the entire time; but again, be flexible as the game gets faster and more aggressive) 08:14 undervaluing & not practicing the serve & return (every point starts with a serve & return! (assuming they're in of course) So make them good!) 09:59 not taking advantage of offensive lobs (just make sure you know when & where to lob, and what to do after you lob) 11:28 poor communication (this is a life skill we all wrestle with on & off the court! 😄Be clear & direct) 12:33 playing too cautiously (don't play to not lose, play to win! Take risks early in the game. High risk = high reward) 13:32 gripping with too much force (find the balance between too loose & too tight; along with the right paddle) 14:15 not subscribing to this channel 😄 (pretty valid, actually! Nothing replaces real practice on the court. And while there are now countless videos of how to improve, just make sure you're viewing some of them & taking time to learn

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Great tutorial! You guys covered a lot of important things. Please include tips for seniors like me who can't run right now. ( pain from severe osteoarthritis prohibits me). I try to anticipate, but do need help on where to plant myself.

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Great video, can pick off 10 tips I'm failing to properly do as a 3.0 player and great advice to fix them. Love it when segments aren't scripted. "There's actually a 16th mistake" - His head jerk says it all. Lol

Truly one of the best videos of all time! Great share coach! From #2

Tip 17: Don't driving balls that are low (red zone) and near the kitchen line. It's either gonna go out or right into the net.

#1 big swing is correct but it has nothing to do with knowledge of the paddle being dependent on vision. Close your eyes and touch the tip of your nose with your finger. We have excellent ability to track things without vision.

Good tips! Thanks!

Excellent roundup of tips gents

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Very informative video! Keep it up.

I like to switch sides with my opponents half way through the game to even out the wind factor.