Top 10 most common intermediate pickleball mistakes and how to fix them!

The biggest issue, and one that NO ONE ever covers in videos, is footwork. It’s all too common for players to look at their paddle after a bad shot, when in most cases they should be looking at their feet first. Frequently a bad shot is the result of being out of position and having to reach for the ball. To compound this, almost every coach I see teaching neglects to teach using a proper stance. This is true in videos as well. This leads the student to not focus on footwork first – they’re never told it is important. I always teach the importance of good footwork, and getting to the spot ahead of the ball, and settling in before the ball gets there – letting the head become still. Of course this is not always possible, but it should be the goal. And it should be the core of what is taught. Every teaching video I’ve seen has a relaxed presentation with none of the on screen actors in a ready position the same as they would be in a game. I’ve seen people try to teach and seen the same people play and it’s obvious that they aren’t teaching how they play – at least from a footwork / stance perspective. Just my opinion.

I am a tennis player, go figure. The transition from tennis to pickleball as a Beginner is easy. I went to a Bootcamp of 5 weeks playing twice a week. I am joining an Intermediate ladder league. I have a lot to learn, footwork, shortening strokes, etc. My slice backhand served me well as a beginner. Let’s see if the Intermediate players are able to see it coming and react.

Best video yet. Clear, right to the point, etc. thx

I'm a new pickleball player just learning. I thought this was sooooo helpful and will look for more of your videos! Thank you!!

Well done. Thank you. I tried it for the first time today and I am hooked. It is so fun. Thanks for these great hints.

Fantastic video! I watched it more than once!!! I love that you pack in tons of helpful tips and spend the appropriate amount of time on each point without droning on and on. I’m preparing for my first tournament and learning a lot from your videos. Thank you so much. Keep up the great work!

Really awesome & educational video, Barrett!! I just watched whole thing twice! I'm sure I'll watch it again soon! Very informative. You explain thigs so well. Thank you for making that video 🙂

Awesome & very useful info Barrett. All these points you made give your viewer an arsenal of items to work on each time they play the game. This will increase the player's interest & love for the game each time they come out to play!!!!!!

Awesome video .. I have jus started to play pickleball and moving to advanced beginner stage .. these tips are very useful and I will definitely try to apply atleast one of these each time when I play . Thank you

Your best instructional video so far, IMO (at least of the ones I've seen)

This was great info. Lots of points that are so applicable. Thanks!

Thank you for your practical and easy to follow advice and instruction! These are tips I can take right to the court.

Great teaching video, not just for those who want to advance their skill level, but also good for advanced players when their game sometimes seems to fall apart. Going back to "basics" can bring one's game back!!! Thanks again!

Really good. Great tips with excellent coaching

Soo helpful! Love this one a lot!✨🌟

So well done in SO many ways. This is a perfect model for anyone making a PB video. Information is super and presented so well, as well.

One of the best coaching videos i have seen recently..... Thank you!

Tks for the video. Learning each and every day. Will try some of your tips.

Best Pickleball video I have seen this year

Excelentes consejos, los estoy siguiendo en la práctica, y es cierto cuesta por tensión nervosa muchas veces, hay que aflojar paleta, a cada rato trato de hacerlo y salen mejor las cosas, mucha gracias desde Montevideo Uruguay