7 KEY Ways To Keep The Ball LOW In Pickleball (So You Can Prevent An Attack Before It Happens)

2024 ж. 9 Мам.

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Throughout your journey as a pickleball player, you may find yourself sending your shot over to you opponents side higher than you would like, more frequently than you would like. That's not ideal because the higher you send the ball over to the other side, the more likely you are to be attacked. Especially if your opponents are further up in the court.
What separates a great pickleball player from the rest is their ability to keep the ball low at key moments and on demand. Keeping the ball low makes it more challenging for your opponent to make successful aggressive plays against you.
Today, we're going to look at 7 key ways to keep the ball low in pickleball
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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.
@melisamelisa89292 күн бұрын
Awesome advice, thanks so much. Keep it low first before learning spin. Got it 🎉
@MattMcGurk16 күн бұрын
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.
@roger_roger10 Жыл бұрын
- I really appreciate your comment and kind words Roger. I’m glad you find the content and the delivery helpful. 😁
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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.
@pandrus23 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!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
- Agree.
  @tomhesemann3680 Жыл бұрын
- So good! I learn so much from these videos:) Thank you.
  @susanfitzgerald9596 Жыл бұрын
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! :)
@alohaleslie9407 Жыл бұрын
- Happy to help!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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!
@janlucas3242 Жыл бұрын
- Awesome Jan! Happy to hear that it’s very share worthy 😁. Thanks for your comment.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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!
@lisaduncan6140 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks so much Lisa! Glad you enjoy the videos.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
- Totally agree!! As a beginner, your videos are right on point and super helpful! I have liked and subscribed! Thanks again :)
  @deanakonda6 ай бұрын
- kzhead.info/sun/ZaarY72cfJx4lqs/bejne.html
  @mdkayesrony7675 ай бұрын
Another great video Nicole! I love the stop action that shows the point you are teaching at the moment. Thanks!
@admranger Жыл бұрын
- You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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.👍
@heidibancroft834 Жыл бұрын
- Glad you liked it Heidi!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Definitely 1 of the top training videos I have watched. You are a Wonderful Teacher...my Favorite!
@jeaniealfafara Жыл бұрын
- Thanks so much 😊
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Best instructional videos out here - straight to the point and use of video and video angles - sweet
@beyondthepale9071 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks so much for the kind comment.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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!
@deanmarty5956 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 ;)
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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.
@edplay4153 Жыл бұрын
- You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed these.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I'd say your best one to date. Keep up the great work!
@davidpossien3061 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks David 👍
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for not polluting your brilliant video with pointless cheap music!!!
@Terra_Divina12 күн бұрын
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…
@gracenmotion2402 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.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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!
@emilygreene6366 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: kzhead.info/sun/q5SBdd2geKWHmok/bejne.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: kzhead.info/sun/httyiZ2JbIqAYJs/bejne.html. Hope this helps!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Well done....a great video that clearly teaches the skill that everyone tries to attain. The ability to keep it low!!!
@davidmcnaughton160310 ай бұрын
- Very true! Thanks!
  @primetimepickleball10 ай бұрын
Thanks for these great tips! Just starting out and really enjoying it.
@slingshot360diecastracing6 Жыл бұрын
- You are so welcome!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. These aren’t covered as comprehensively often👍
@StewsReplay Жыл бұрын
- Thank you! Glad you think so!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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.
@briangeissinger4086 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks Brian! Yes, have to evolve the skills and strategies to be successful at higher levels of play. You got it! 💪
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you Nicole! I. I Can connect and learn more by watching and listening to your voice on pickle ball.
@annamarietantillloproducel215 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks so much Anna! Your comment warms my heart. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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.
@angelomazzuca6244 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks Angelo! Glad you found them helpful! I'm rooting for you on your journey to 4.0 :)
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
- rofl
  @shekina9473 Жыл бұрын
I agree that this was so full of good, applicable information. Thank you!
@cathywieland7108 Жыл бұрын
- Glad you think so Cathy!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thanks!
@deborahhumbert59638 ай бұрын
- Glad this helped Deborah!
  @primetimepickleball8 ай бұрын
Unbelievably good, very well explained, I learned a lot!!!
@mariliacosta1169 Жыл бұрын
- Glad you enjoyed it!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Very helpful information video. Thanks.
@fkporsche19 ай бұрын
- Glad it was helpful!
  @primetimepickleball9 ай бұрын
Incredibly helpful!!! Thank you!
@AnnMitt11 ай бұрын
- Happy to help Ann!
  @primetimepickleball11 ай бұрын
Best advice of anyone on KZhead! 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!
@user-pi5qq4br3l Жыл бұрын
- Thank you SOOOO much Micheal. This comment really means a lot.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
This video is just what I needed!! Thanks!
@jeremyvongkhamchanh9597 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks Jeremy! Glad it was helpful.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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!
@kendevore8713 ай бұрын
- So happy to hear!
  @primetimepickleball26 күн бұрын
Terrific video!😊
@jackstein54868 ай бұрын
- Thank you! 😃
  @primetimepickleball8 ай бұрын
Excellent and high quality info. Thx.
@lizlemon963211 ай бұрын
- Thanks Liz! Glad you got value from it.
  @primetimepickleball11 ай бұрын
Thankyou Nicole another aspect I will work on. If you were to micro master one aspect or shot in pickleball what would it be?
@diannemolloy2174 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.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Great info. I’m a tennis and squash player that just started pickleball..thanks
@jacobrocks710 ай бұрын
- Awesome! Welcome to pickleball. Glad you liked the video.
  @primetimepickleball10 ай бұрын
You have some great players in this video!
@benjaminleavitt3666 Жыл бұрын
- Yes! They are great and gracious 😁
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always Nic!
@darlenevendegna20012 ай бұрын
- Thanks Dar!
  @primetimepickleballАй бұрын
I love this video. Thank you.
@TheImano Жыл бұрын
- You’re welcome Wong! Thanks for the comment.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you!
@rebeccaboggs2893 Жыл бұрын
- Glad you enjoyed the video Rebecca!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Lots of info here. Thank you
@Sparky31388 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks for the comment Stephan! Glad you enjoyed the info.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
These are great tips!
@loblandmarks2 ай бұрын
- 😎
  @primetimepickleballАй бұрын
Best ever, imo. Thanks!
@judyfrench3888 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks Judy! Means a lot.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
very good video. really helpful!
@lennysheldon7685 Жыл бұрын
- So glad it's helpful. Thanks for the comment.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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!
@fredjim6941 Жыл бұрын
- It is the Selkirk Amped Invitka!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! I still remember your words of wisdom!
@nalynegunggavakin9682 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Great tips!!😊
@kol_athletics Жыл бұрын
- Happy to help!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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… 😅
@Simplentertainments5 ай бұрын
Great Job !!
@paulmancini-sb9qn2 ай бұрын
- 😁
  @primetimepickleballАй бұрын
New here and enjoyed your teaching. Why when I hit 3SD, it still gets aggressively hit back at me?
@crmannino3781 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.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Hi, how many inches off the ground across ALL shots EXCEPT serves is the BEST &/or IDEAL contact low point for practice? THANKS!!
@Crazy-Roland-vDrums Жыл бұрын
- A low contact is not ideal. Get the highest you can.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
- @@primetimepickleball all the pros strike the ball as low as possible... ~30" off the bounce.
  @Crazy-Roland-vDrums Жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@Ana-vg5fr Жыл бұрын
- Thanks so much Ana!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@dr.jamessylvesterdmd30536 ай бұрын
- Thank you very much!
  @primetimepickleball6 ай бұрын
Great video!
@mgarfinkel Жыл бұрын
- Thanks Mir! 😊. Glad you liked it
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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
@cathygahan5324 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks for the feedback Cathy. Glad you enjoyed the video.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл 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
  @tgw23011 ай бұрын
- Pause it yourself brah
  @xXxLax4LifexXx24 күн бұрын
Good advice
@billpaige6595 Жыл бұрын
- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Great advice
@jeandarnell-nq2ck Жыл бұрын
- Thanks Jean! Glad you enjoy the advice.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jjaustintx11 ай бұрын
- Thanks so much Judy! I really appreciate it.
  @primetimepickleball11 ай бұрын
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. :)
@jimw6991 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.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
I agree on pausing a little
@gregflakus6611 ай бұрын
- Ok, thanks.
  @primetimepickleball11 ай бұрын
How do I hold the paddle to top-spin vs slice?
@caponteh Жыл бұрын
- Please watch these two videos: kzhead.info/sun/lbSpks2QmF-KiY0/bejne.html & kzhead.info/sun/ga6Oe7CasX9mdac/bejne.html. They explain everything about grips and when to use which.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Nice video.👍👍👍
@TheImano Жыл бұрын
- Thank you 👍
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@777-Phil Жыл бұрын
- Welcome
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you at 5:44 try to hit the ball at its highest peak....
@eddiemattison7792 Жыл бұрын
- You got it!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Where to find link for Reset shot?
@nalynegunggavakin9682 Жыл бұрын
- There's lots on the channel. Just search the channel for "reset". Here's a good one: kzhead.info/sun/ZJqcfpWtjZaiZas/bejne.html
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the repeated replays. Helps see whats happnening without pausing, rewinding, etc
@soy_leche Жыл бұрын
- Glad you like it Ryan!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Love her voice
@donnacollins6698 Жыл бұрын
- Thank you!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
I saw them steeping on the kitchen few times
@marcogarcia69277 ай бұрын
- You can step into the kitchen as long as you don't volley it.
  @primetimepickleball7 ай бұрын
Do pickleball rules prohibit touching the racket surface with your other hand?
@VideoNOLA 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.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
This is a good game for heavy women that don’t or can’t run.
@frankfurter726011 ай бұрын
- It’s a good game for everyone.
  @primetimepickleball11 ай бұрын
- @@primetimepickleball, agree.
  @frankfurter726011 ай бұрын
805 pm. No
@jamesmedina-bs6jj Жыл бұрын
- ?
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Is Jordan still part of the channel?
@shanel624 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. kzhead.info/sun/iZSIdNGom4eQeH0/bejne.html
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
This is not leg foult? 6:32
@kalemavin7846 Жыл бұрын
- No it’s not because the ball bounced on her side.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Why not aim away from opponent vs at their feet?
@islandboy9580 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
👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😉
@jeanyves3364 Жыл бұрын
- lol! Thank you!
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Damn. Is this a physics class? So complicated.
@qsicktv Жыл бұрын
- Sorry you thought so.
  @primetimepickleball 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
  @qsicktv Жыл бұрын
Camera too far
@rastafarian625311 ай бұрын
- How close would you like it to be?
  @primetimepickleball11 ай бұрын
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.
@samuelbellamy4218 Жыл бұрын
- It's a quirky name for sure.
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
that voice
@shekina9473 Жыл бұрын
- Thank you :)
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
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.
@Mobev1 Жыл бұрын
- No you aren't, but if you don't enjoy it as much as these other activities don't do it
  @Mayotauros Жыл бұрын
- Hahaha!!! Joking right? Think you forgot water polo and alligator wrestling?
  @jimkazmarek5302 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.
  @primetimepickleball 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
  @Mobev1 Жыл бұрын
Im seeing a lot of hits on or in the kitchen. What is this, amateur hour?? 😬
@dwainehiggins4451 Жыл бұрын
- Like someone is standing in the kitchen volleying? Where?
  @primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@someshsaxena832510 ай бұрын
- Thanks so much!
  @primetimepickleball10 ай бұрын