How To Practice Pickleball By Yourself

How To Practice Pickleball By Yourself - 3 Different Ways

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3 жыл бұрын

Need to make a change to your stroke technique? Practicing solo is often one of the best ways to do that. Here are a few great pickleball skills to work on by yourself...
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@cwarner5909 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing these drills without a ball machine not everyone can justify getting one.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻😎

@Prince_Gordon Ай бұрын

Perfect for the mornings when my kid has soccer games and doesn’t want to wake up early and wear himself out on the court. Watching you do the drills also helps me feel less lonely and pathetic out there on my own 😆

@primetimepickleball Ай бұрын

lol! Nice.

@pennywoodward3317 2 жыл бұрын

I love all of Jordan’s videos and find them very helpful! Thx Jord!!

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Penny!

5 ай бұрын

This video is GOLD!!!

@charlesbell5518 2 жыл бұрын

Another great drill, thanks Jordan

@carinakagawa7254 3 жыл бұрын

This is really great Jordan ! Thank you for sharing these to us ! How I wish that you can be our instructor here !

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@lgnovo1 3 жыл бұрын

Jordan you are a great teacher. Thanks

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thiaco6203 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan and PTime! SO happy to have found you and your AHMAZING teaching videos! Thank you for the solo ideas as I have to shift to practicing in the p.m. and I injured my hammy. I am working on lowering and top spinning as well as placing it deep to the receiver’s backhand. I appreciate the other solo drills cause looks like I am gonna be a loner at practice!

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Hi! Glad you are enjoying the videos. Practice pays off 💪 If it has to be solo then so be it. You got this.

@elleng7658 Жыл бұрын

Love this. I want to practice on my own schedule and this will be great ,Thank you!

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@bobstrawn4994 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mickpegg4363 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say how much I enjoy your videos and coaching. Your approach is professional and approachable and you’ve really helped me think about my strokes rather than just wacking at the ball. I’m a much better player because of you. Cheers.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Mick !! 😎

@malouzarate1498 2 жыл бұрын

Great drill idea. I just bought a Ball Hopper, & now know what to do. Thanks again!

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love to hear that. Solo practice is what more than 99% won’t do. 💪

@YT-User1013 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@LatiNoble 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love solo drills videos because it’s so hard to find a partner to do drills with. It’s almost impossible to get a group to train with unless there’s a coach involved. Also, It’s nice to see teachers that see the benefit of practicing aggressive serving. I know to begin with it’s more important to consistently get the serve in, but getting the hang of hard to return serves can be practiced at any level.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome !

@vypersportsLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone I try and train with stops after half hour or if they see people they want to go play so they don’t work hard if I say no we need to practice.

@davidaldrich3488 3 жыл бұрын

You have become my prime time pickleball channel and believe me I have seen many....I have recommended your KZfaq channel to our club of over 250 members here in Hilton Head, SC Your red yellow green video is my recent favorite.....Noticed the non volley zone practice offered a ball that was at least in the yellow zone to offer drive option

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

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@darrell1374 3 жыл бұрын

Great. I was just practicing these drills the other day!

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@edburgler5161 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Jordan.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed!

@palemedes965 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. My situation is that I must practice alone most of the time. So, many of your videos I could not use because they involved practice with a partner. Appreciate this type of practice video.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome !

@jisforjoy3314 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jordan! You definitely inspired me! Jin

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Jin !

@lauspillane2210 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful video! Thanks so much for making it.

@primetimepickleball 8 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

@sylviabonetto5157 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice for solo practice. Thanks Jordan 🏓

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

😊😊

@ricksmith2841 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video and great suggestions I hadn't thought of

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

😎

@davide6419 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips for practicing solo!

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David !

@goldpros22 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on a hard subject, hard because not much flash. Exciting maybe not, but valuable practice! Well done Jordan

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric !

@markheneghan3804 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan Great Info

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@AnnMitt Жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you!

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@tomkatunleashed8708 3 жыл бұрын

Jordan, you’re the best training instructor!

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gailcinelli2694 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the guidance.

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gail! Glad it helped.

@joseluisrodriguez1726 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias Jordan! Saludos desde México

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

De nada !!

@lynnandrews9261 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video !

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynn !

@manifestandohoy9214 Жыл бұрын

EXCELENTE VIDEOS!!! LOVE THEM!!!1

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you do.

@raymondeargle8653 Жыл бұрын

I do this training a lot thanks, still working on getting rid of flicking my wrist now using a pendulum drive with my arm solid wrist. works.

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Awesome, always love to hear when someone is doing the work.

@valeriegriner5644 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@elizabethfrawley562 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

@tonybell5043 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. I find myself the only one on the court a lot... and even in Rec ball, people hate when you work on "new stuff" during a game (or maybe that's just me 😆).

@randyidaho 3 жыл бұрын

I am always working on my skills when playing recreationally. Yes, I make more errors, but since I don't have the choice to do drills hardly ever (most all I play with just want to play, with no interest in improving their skill level). So, they just have to tolerate the additional errors during RECREATIONAL play.

@DeadZergling 3 жыл бұрын

I always save my practice hits for the start of the game, or when we are up 4-5 points. My partners are usually pretty understanding when I tell them I'll play a safer game if I need to.

@jacobrocks7 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the drills

@primetimepickleball 10 ай бұрын

Any time! 😁

@luke9822 8 ай бұрын

Step 1: buy 150 balls.

@primetimepickleball 8 ай бұрын

Yes, lots of balls will help.

@Prince_Gordon Ай бұрын

Or you could always grow your own 75 pairs…

@Quincybrown247 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Thanks Quincy. Glad you enjoyed it.

@rationalplinker3937 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't know that I was waiting for this video, but now I see it's one that I will greatly appreciate! But what about third shot drop? Not effective for solo practice?

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

You can try that too, just didn’t include it in this video.

@nerycoleman2126 3 жыл бұрын

jJordan you must be a Pickleball God😀 🙏🙏THANK YOU THANK YOU!👏👏🙏

@vypersportsLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Will be trying this in the morning

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

How'd it go?

@vypersportsLLC 2 жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball it went great people were watching me playing in courts next to me. Then serving to location cones.

@michaelperez8843 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, just started playing a few months ago. Question what about dinking any suggestions on drills, thanks

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Please see first few drills from this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrZ2hdJmt5_HhGQ.html Also this is drill workout for every key skill in pickleball.

@robertdoran7387 2 жыл бұрын

I used to do stuff like this when teaching myself tennis back in the 90's. When using a Pickleball it's harder than it looks. I have only played twice so getting used to the lack of bounce of the ball after a drop is still new.

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@wilsonandlucy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always J. Any chance you could help that poor lady in the background with her game....1:20 is a good starting place.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@yoyoyo7692 2 жыл бұрын

One of the positive things of Covid restrictions is that we could not play doubles but played skinny singles for six months(!!!) and became much better at placement! Also , I practice against a wall for drives and at 7ft for dinking

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Yes, all of that will improve your game at a faster rate.

@mlee9049 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan, how do you feel about using a semi western grip for achieving top spin? I get a lot of top spin from it, but it does contort my body some and I have to be quick on changing grips. Do you think I should just stick with the continental grip?

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend an eastern grip, which most pros use for their forehand groundstroke.

@mlee9049 3 жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball Thank you for getting back to me. I enjoy watching your channel.

@tomthomas6991 2 жыл бұрын

Explain how you hit the ball to the different spots in the court ie backand, middle and forehand.

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Be mindful of where your paddle is facing at the point of contacts. That’s where the ball will go. Slow down your swing if need be to gain control and a sense of where your paddle is facing at contact.

@pongnim859 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan, may I asked which Paddle are you using on this video. Please specify. Thanks.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Engage encore MX 6.0

@yasim9435 Ай бұрын

Can you do dynamic / drive shot with your hand swinging , not just pushing, such that it lands at the kitchen line?

@primetimepickleball 11 күн бұрын

Sharp angle...kind of. you still have to swing quite up and full speed not recommended. full swing produces more of a forward motion sending the ball in a straight line that is not conducive to landing short while still clearing the net.

@a.joseph4233 Жыл бұрын

Since you have a 2 handed backhand do you use a paddle with a longer than normal handle [so as to fit both of your hands easier] ..Thanks...am a newbie.

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely. Get a longer handle paddle if you want ot use two hands.

@randyidaho 3 жыл бұрын

Jordan, Is there a purpose in spinning your paddle 1 or 2 revolutions AFTER you toss the ball as you are moving to your ball contact position? It seems there is a risk in ending up with a slightly wrong grip at the time of ball contact. Your feedback is appreciated.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the more revolutions=the more spin. Just kidding. It’s a habit that I haven’t broken. I hardly ever have the “wrong grip”, so that’s why I’m not too worried about changing it.

@randyidaho 3 жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball That is what I figured - sort of a habitual "pre-ball strike" routine. I think I'll pass on developing that one ;- )

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@thiaco6203 Жыл бұрын

Wait, I do it cause my hand gets sweaty and I am airing it out!!!

@SDPBALLCOACH Жыл бұрын

Try the Louisville Slugger soft toss machine.. It has a "feeder" that sends a ball down a ramp and launches just high enough to hit.. I use it in my classes. It's a "baseball" item that works really well for Pickleball.. Cheap and easy to set up.. The other thing is for "targets" you can use towels to lay on the court and they're easy to see n hit.

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Great tips Kevin! Thank you!

@SDPBALLCOACH Жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball That ball feeder is really cool , simple to use and doesn't cost a ton..

@veronical8103 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan: What is the brand and make of your paddle? Thank you in advance.

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Hi! It's this one here: alnk.to/6mM9UCY

@veronical8103 Жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball Thank you! I wish I had asked before I bought a Erne paddle. I love how Engage marks the actual sweet spot!

@zacharyreff5137 2 жыл бұрын

You’re really good. Are you a 5.0? That would be my guess but I’m still trying to wrap my head around the scoring structure. I’ll find out this weekend at my first tourney. Hopefully my 2.5 estimation is accurate. Thanks for your vids!

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

5.5

@zacharyreff5137 2 жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball that’s crazy. I thought 5.0 was the highest ranking. Very nice. Thanks for your content 🤘

@jesnatic1296 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Can you/have you made a video about placement? That is where I struggle. I'd like to place the ball down the middle or sideline, but it often goes cross-court. TIA for any advice. Meanwhile, I'll keep practicing.

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@MrJapaneseBob 10 ай бұрын

great video BUT you are stepping over the line before you hit the serve... is that a legal serve?

@primetimepickleball 10 ай бұрын

When you're self feeding to train a drive forehand it's not the same as a a serve so you don't need to adhere to serve rules.

@robertbissell9311 11 ай бұрын

pros and cons of drop/bounce serve vs hitting serve without a bounce.

@primetimepickleball 11 ай бұрын

Folks sometimes have an easier time with timing the ball after they let it bounce. If you don’t need that, I’d recommend using the volley serve. You can get a higher contact which is very helpful to hitting more impactful serves. If you watch the pros you’ll notice they all use the volley serve. The drills in this video are for self feeding for practice and not specifically for serving.

@judypaladino4957 11 ай бұрын

Just curious, is your two-hand backhand shot a preference or a necessity? If a preference, then why?

@primetimepickleball 10 ай бұрын

Two handed backhands are entering the game more & more. #1) it's easier to hit topspin on the BH with a two hander because you can have a later contact. Topspin is becoming much more relevant in the game #2) It provides more stability on defensive blocks & resets to have a second hand that is behind the paddle 3) Some players find it easier to attack with two hands because you're holding the left hand on the paddle as a FH and that can make it easier to generate power.

@RonnieBincer 3 жыл бұрын

Do you sell that style shirt? I've been buying your shirts as a way to support you a bit.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ronnie!! We appreciate it! For this exact shirt, I’m pretty sure it’s still available in the link here: www.dinktee.com/phone/index.html#!/PRIMETIME-Red-Camo-Performance-Tee/p/129344706/category=32995039 Anyways, we have a brand new website for ALL of our NEW gear that you can check out here: shop.spreadshirt.com/primetimepickleball/

@RonnieBincer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I just ordered the red camo shirt. I could not find camo on your current site so I really appreciate the 1st link!

@Landarch1821 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mind me asking where these videos are filmed...City and state? Looks like California!

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Various locations in the Bay Area, California

@eugenebockelmann1366 Жыл бұрын

Can you use these as a serve

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

You can absolutely train your serve like this on your on. Serve training is the easiest to do on your own.

@Magoo71 2 жыл бұрын

Is this from Concord, Calif.??

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@mattweiler415 2 жыл бұрын

Why the paddle spin on the toss? Is there a purpose or just a thing?

@primetimepickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Habit. I don’t recommend it.

@mattweiler415 2 жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball Ok, thanks. Was wondering what could possibly be the purpose

@derekdavis1932 Жыл бұрын

Where is this?

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Concord, CA

@derekdavis1932 Жыл бұрын

@@primetimepickleball thank you..im from Rancho Cucamonga ,CA.. This city dont have anything for PB...barely any tennis courts..uuuhhgggg

@janicenicolle7156 3 жыл бұрын

Live this as I don’t have a partner

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@karenallen8804 Жыл бұрын

Make the screen bigger

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

You can expand it. Click the expand button. I believe it's in the bottom right corner of the video.

@Benis0n 3 жыл бұрын

We're gonna miss you guys when you move! -Ben

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben! Hope to see you on the court before we leave !

@Benis0n 3 жыл бұрын

Hope we can give you a send off party.

@evanhayes5891 3 жыл бұрын

Moving where? (Say Oregon)

@Benis0n 3 жыл бұрын

@@evanhayes5891 Arizona

@evanhayes5891 3 жыл бұрын

@@Benis0n As long as it's close to Surprise I'm sure I'll be acing Mr. Briones soon 😂

@TheAnnieG07 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very helpful! But please lose that music.

@primetimepickleball 3 жыл бұрын

You either love it, or you hate it...

@ClarkJohnsonVideos 3 жыл бұрын

All good pointers. I see that you have a tennis style swing, both foreland and backhand. I also started in tennis many years ago when the topspin pros like Borg first dominated the game. I have always tried to hit with significant topspin, both tennis and pickleball. I am about a 4.0 player. Do you have any specific recommendations for topspin? Possibly a style of paddles?

@sandrock605 10 ай бұрын

Why do you twirl your paddle every 5 seconds? Is it just a habit, or is there some technique?

@primetimepickleball 10 ай бұрын

It’s habit. Not recommended.

@alextaylor3670 26 күн бұрын

Great video but there is absolutely no need to leave the mic audio in as he’s hitting the balls i feel like he’s breathing down my neck 😭

@primetimepickleball 11 күн бұрын

thanks for the feedback. always working on improving tech and setup.

@fernandog.aguirre2791 Жыл бұрын

Wow, a young guy that could play tennis...playing this? WTF? I do believe this is a very low joint impact excersice for those older people that can not play tennis anylonger!

@primetimepickleball Жыл бұрын

Respectfully disagree. It's extremely high impact at higher levels of play.