Hit A Perfect Backhand Slice Return In 7 Steps (Technique Explained)

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A slice return is a great option on the backhand side because it allows you to do a few things that are really beneficial to you in advancing in the point.
#1 - You can cover some ground as you hit the shot which helps you transition to the NVZ line faster.
#2 - You can hit it deep and slow which also gives you additional time to get up to the NVZ line all while still putting pressure on them due to the depth.
Watch the video for a deep dive on the Backhand Slice Return.
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@Sensimuse 11 ай бұрын

Great video, it’s always helpful to see the mechanics of the shot broken down from step to step. My backhand slice has been a weapon of mine since I started playing since I have a lot of table tennis experience that transfers over really well, specifically for applying backspin and slicing.

@primetimepickleball 11 ай бұрын

Nice! It definitely helps when you come into it with skills already in your back pocket.

@bobleming5673 11 ай бұрын

Yep, as a Long Pip Table Tennis Player this came naturally to me 😊

@Prince_Gordon Ай бұрын

Thank you! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for since I somehow ended up sending a ton of backhand returns either straight into the air or smack dab into the middle of the net. Perfect breakdown. Now I just need to implement it so I can stop embarrassing my son when we play doubles…

@primetimepickleball Ай бұрын

You’ll get there, keep tweaking. Great job!

@pahu47 11 ай бұрын

This is a great in-depth instructional video Thanks-I can’t wait to go hit a couple hundred balls with the machine

@primetimepickleball 11 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@jerrywade5299 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video. I feel one of your best yet. Great detail and easy to follow. We’ll done!!

@primetimepickleball 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate that Jerry! Glad you liked it.

@jimmyroller4465 7 ай бұрын

Your video improved my game tremendously. It gives me the time needed to get the kitchen line. My dinking game is going well and my opponents don’t dink it back to me. They feel I’m a wall on my side of the court. Thank you again for this video.

@primetimepickleball 7 ай бұрын

So happy to hear this. Thanks for the comment.

@glenross3093 11 ай бұрын

Very clear. Good detail. Professional instruction! Thanks!

@primetimepickleball 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@AnnMitt 6 ай бұрын

🥹 thank you for this detailed instructional video. I learn more from KZfaq than from my Rec Center lessons. 🙌

@rickbuttle2602 11 ай бұрын

Very detailed breakdown exactly what I’ve been looking for!! Excellent ,thank you!

@primetimepickleball 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad this is what you were looking for.

@dineshshah1891 4 ай бұрын

Excellent tips. Thank you.

@primetimepickleball Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ianmacdonald5278 11 ай бұрын

Another awesome, detailed video. Great job!!

@primetimepickleball 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian! 😊

@nadinafiveland3266 11 ай бұрын

So good! Thank you!

@primetimepickleball 11 ай бұрын

Cheers! 😊

@dennismassey1940 11 ай бұрын

Great video!

@primetimepickleball 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

@mitchandrus 11 ай бұрын

Good info. I'd like to see a backhand serve with a slice. Thanks

@primetimepickleball 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@lilremylote 11 ай бұрын

I slice a vertical line with the paddle completely flat, lots of spin but I definitely need to slow it down. Opposite most of the time leave the ball on the net. I mix it with a couple of top spin and is deadly but really, once I started to slow my pace a little the spin got crazier. All about timing. Great Video 🎉🎉🎉❤😊

@primetimepickleball 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and for sharing your experience. Great stuff!

@AlKu-kq9iz 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic

@primetimepickleball 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@didaugherty2731 4 ай бұрын

I have a tear in my rotator cuff and have been to P.T. (no surgery)..... I've been playing through it and was wondering if a slice backhand return of serve would be easier on the shoulder? It appears to be the case from what I've seen.

@primetimepickleball Ай бұрын

Show the motion of a slice to your doctor and as him. Generally, the slice is a more relaxed and easy motion.

@jimw6991 9 ай бұрын

Hi Nicole, I noticed your contact point seemed to be even or maybe even slightly behind right knee. If you were hitting topspin, I would expect you would be contacting in front of the right knee (closer to the net). If I am trying to correct my spacing and contact point (copy your good looking shot), do I want to make contact even with right knee, further away from net or closer to the net? Also seemed you are loading left leg, striking ball BEFORE right foot is touching down .... I am guessing that is part of transfer step as its clear from side angle camera your weight has shifted towards net as you are hitting. I loved this video, I use slice forehand more than slice backhand to return the serve slow, low, deep . This gets me (65 year old) all the way to NVZ before my opponents can hit at me. If I hit hard topspin or flat, my opponents ball is back at me before I am at NVZ so I end up trying to hit half volley from "no mans land". So I want to develop this good slice backhand return, just need a ball machine 😊. Thanks for posting.

@primetimepickleball 9 ай бұрын

Hi Jim! You are correct… a flat or topspin drive would be contacted more out in front (towards net) and the slice contact point is even with knee or even slightly behind knee. You will want to do the same. The slice contact is generally struck later then topspin for everyone. You are also correct in that I don’t get my right leg down until after contact. This will be true most of the time when I’m seeking to hit a slower and loftier slice. If I were hitting an aggressive slice then I may get my right foot down earlier but it’s rare that you’d want to hit an aggressive slice in doubles pickleball. I love that you get great benefit from a slice return and it helps you get to that net. Great stuff! I hope I answered your question.

@mikepetrandis8525 7 ай бұрын

If I’m miss hitting the ball, is that an issue of spacing or not watching ball into my contact sweet spot?

@primetimepickleball 7 ай бұрын

If you’re miss hitting I’d practice with a slower incoming shot and start with working on watching into contact. Spacing could be an issue but probably secondary. Hard to say for sure without seeing it.

@clintroberts1 6 ай бұрын

Most pros aren't doing this any more. It provides free accelerated topspin for the 3rd shot (drop or drive).

@sixpoint3 11 ай бұрын

This is a joke , right ? This is pickle ball. 99% of players are with one foot in the grave They just want to pretend to exercise while they can.

@primetimepickleball 11 ай бұрын

Not at all a joke and your statements are 100% not true.

@glenross3093 11 ай бұрын

Im 64 yrs old. I play tennis and pickelball. Sometimes I get almost as much work out during pickelball as I do in tennis. Pickelball can be very competive and fast pace. I keep meeting more young players too.

@jimw6991 9 ай бұрын

@glenross3093 I play both tennis and Pickelball as well. I find I move consistently during Pickelball, many times in tennis doubles, especially when my partner is serving, I am mostly watching the point. Even if I time my poach my opponents are usually good at keeping it away from me so I don't bother. In PB, you and your partner are working to net on every point , regardless of who served. So court is smaller but different rules results in extra movement in PB you don't normally see in tennis. Not to mention the quick action you see at the net in PB on every point. So Nicole is taking her good footwork, transfer step, excellent mechanics and perfect spacing to show a not so athletic looking person can glide to the net after returning serve and be balanced at net waiting for her opponents to try and attack or hit an approach. My opinion, if you are older player and want to make game easier, start working on footwork, spacing and good mechanics. Cudos to Nicole for great instructional video, most have to pay 100 bucks for a lesson like this.

@86309 7 ай бұрын

you just showed how much you do not know about the game. I hope you dont bring that attitude on the court with you....@sixpoint3

@sixpoint3 7 ай бұрын

@@86309 Yes, A game it is, as opposed to other sports