How to React FASTER in Pickleball!

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🏓 Improve Your Game: Master Fast Reactions with Pro Pickleball Tips 🌟
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Struggling to return those lightning-fast volleys? Our video is packed with pickleball tips and strategies designed to transform you into the player who never misses a shot. Whether it's a challenging volley or a swift exchange, we'll show you how technique and practice can significantly improve your reflexes. This pickleball lesson goes beyond basic advice, providing you with a comprehensive guide to enhancing your reaction speed and ensuring you're always one step ahead of your opponents.
Discover:
Pickleball Tips for Reflex Improvement: Essential techniques that enhance your ability to react quickly, ensuring you're prepared for any volley.
Pickleball Strategies for Enhanced Play: Strategic insights to help you anticipate your opponent's moves and make smart, quick decisions on the court.
Effective Volley Techniques: Learn how to execute your volleys with precision, turning high-speed exchanges to your advantage.
Pickleball Lesson on Drill Practices: Engage in targeted drills, both solo and with a partner, designed to refine your reflexes and improve your overall game.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Technique
0:52 - Ready Position
3:02 - Backswings & Balance
4:30 - Crab Walk
6:40 - Technique Review
7:25 - Holes in Your Game
8:22 - Your Grip
8:58 - Drills & Practice
10:16 - Following the Ball
11:05 - Expect a Speedup
11:39 - HUGE VOLLEY WAR MISTAKE
12:50 - Targets & Where to Aim
14:41 - When Your Opponents are Back
15:50 - TONS OF EXAMPLES!

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@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Comment questions you have for me! I'm responding to every single one👇

@malouzarate1498 3 ай бұрын

Hi! I'm 69 years ild & have severe osteoarthritis. I'm a decent net player ( but needs lots if improvement). Need help in COURT POSITIONING, strokes I should work on, so I can get to the balls most opponents drive to me because of my present disability. Thank you!

@user-sl2ot4zq9h 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy the brand/videos. Went to the site get an EP t-shirt but didn't see any. Signed up to be an ambassador since I meet new players almost every day. But now it says my account is blocked even before I got start using it. I'm ok with not having an ambassador link but still need the shirt. Can you help me? Drop/send a new link or can you create a video for supporters of the channel. Thanks

@anakonda3035 2 ай бұрын

Love your valuable and so useful videos!! Thanks a bunch! So, any tips on how not to hit the net when returning up close or mid court? still trying to figure that one out. I started to lift the ball instead of smashing it, but it makes it too easy for the opponent. I hear just "meet" the ball, don't smash it, but I have seen experienced players, who are super tall and not smashing the ball, hit the net!! Pheeeew, that net is something alright! Haha

@user-ji2hd5jc3k 2 ай бұрын

When I’m at the kitchen line and use my backhand, my paddle faces to the right. Could be a bone change when I broke my wrist. Anyway, because the paddle is not straight, my shot is out of bounds to the right if someone gives me a hard shot at the line. Anyway to correct this?

@reneebraeunig7690 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great info!!!! Where are you ? The desert?

@jassmone2009 3 ай бұрын

Another great video. I found that to improve my reaction time to speed ups and my success in returning was to (a) not focus on my partner's shot and path of the ball (only use peripheral vision) and (b) intensely focus on the opponent's paddle face as the ball makes contact. By doing these things (along with all the other instructions in this video) I can return with pressure all but super excellent shots from my opponents. When I used to watch the path of the ball from my partner's paddle I couldn't make the adjustment at point of contact because it was happening too fast.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tip! Focusing on the opponent's paddle instead of the ball's path is a clever move. It's cool how this small shift made such a big difference in your reaction time and shot returns. Your strategy of using peripheral vision for the ball and zeroing in on the paddle at contact is something more people should try. Appreciate you dropping this insight-it's a game-changer!

@gordonwhitehead4301 2 ай бұрын

Excellent coaching.I'm 82 played 10 years for fun. always learning more. Thanks for the help.

@user-ck1zs5zk5b 7 күн бұрын

You are THE best at explaining things.

@dianallamas7135 3 ай бұрын

I must say that the new videos are looking fantastic. The graphics makes it so much easier to visualize what you're teaching. Plus, this wholw Joshua Tree vibe is pretty awesome. Cant wait to learn more from you Connor. Take care and thank you for these great videos.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@tristeele9457 3 ай бұрын

Seriously, you are good at explaining things so well. I'm a newish player and you explain things better than just about any other PB coach. Thank You!

@danieljhoward002 Ай бұрын

He does a good job!

@ToroB347 3 ай бұрын

would you mind doing a Video on Footwear for pickleball?

@dawntanger1879 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Excellent explanation - keeps it simple - hits the basics.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope it helps!

@malouzarate1498 3 ай бұрын

❤your tutorials!!!

@wghayek 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video, kept my attention the entire 19:21, Angle changes, animation and clear direction is excellent! Thank you!!!

@anakonda3035 2 ай бұрын

Agree!

@janmills54 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic set up! Your instruction is very clear and helpful. Thanks for doing the videos 😊

@liz-sy2lj 3 ай бұрын

wow, the quality of your videos has greatly improved...not that you were bad before, but much better now. you're not going through the tips "lickity split" like you were before. I really like it. please don't change.

@sandylamba2546 3 ай бұрын

Great video with lots of good tips!!

@VuNguyen-fv5jl Ай бұрын

This video answered my burning question/frustration I had!! Thank you

@liz-sy2lj 3 ай бұрын

please do a video on specifically backing up in the court when you or your partner does a pop-up. how can i get better at recognizing the pop up faster and then backing up faster?

@drewbarbosa9523 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos keep them coming!

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

✅

@davidgertman5721 3 ай бұрын

Wow, just a ton of really great information. Thank you for doing this.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TonyDL 3 ай бұрын

GREAT content here! Really nice job explaining the concepts of faster hands. I needed this!! Thank you🤩

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@pats300zx 3 ай бұрын

Great video !! Love the new filming location 👍

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@AnnMitt 3 ай бұрын

Your videos are 👑 !!

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

🙏❤️

@courvilleg1 3 ай бұрын

Great instruction.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

@GammonMaster-PcP 2 ай бұрын

Great tips! Also. Your sister is a fine player herself, a good asset to your channel 👌

@EnhancePickleball 2 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@kristinek2916 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Very helpful 👍

@EnhancePickleball 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@barkupmytrail 3 ай бұрын

Great video!

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@nonewherelistens1906 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Helps explain the context of technique in relation to the game for beginning and intermediate players.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@rafaelkramer8841 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

So glad!

@bethpat9 2 ай бұрын

So good

@SEANRMZ 3 ай бұрын

wow that sweet court and back ground scene thanks for the tips :) sean from Montreal

@masterballerb 3 ай бұрын

Man this is great! Shows us the skills then plays it out. Great work man keep it up! 🔥🔥🔥

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@acarter2072 3 ай бұрын

Great lesson.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@SuperBbronson 3 ай бұрын

Enjoying your videos are I am trying to improve my game

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Keep it up

@tuckheck 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@EnhancePickleball 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@miken2604 3 ай бұрын

great video ... where is this filmed...looks great

@Cacheola 3 ай бұрын

Great drone footage... nice setup there btw, wide open spaces, outdoor projector. Tiki bar under the solar panels? :)

@emiliebova 2 ай бұрын

I wish watching videos helped. I need to get up off the couch and practice!😢

@joshc.6706 3 ай бұрын

This is a good video. A lot of coaches will tell somebody just to do something for the sake of doing it because it works. You’re saying do something and then explaining why it works. Deeper learning can be had and application can now take place making it easier to remember. Very nice! Also great mental tip to stay prepared. Like a batter in baseball. They always need to expect a pitcher to go fastball. If the pitcher goes off speed then It’s much easier to adjust. If the batter expects off speed and the pitcher goes fastball, it’s getting blown by the batter every time.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@andreii.6094 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! I have a comment on your discussion of continental grip. I came to realization that the preferred grip may be also determined by one's wrist flexibility. I started with continental grip, it worked very well on my backhand, but I could not gain confidence in forehand volleys. My coach, Steve Paranto, advised me to switch to Eastern grip (and pointed out that several pros in our club have been moving to Eastern as well). This indeed fixed my forehand volleys without taking too much from backhand volleys. So, maybe, a more accurate way of putting it would be, continental grip should be a starting point, one should try and see how it works. If limitation is seen on one or the other side, adjust the grip. This applies even more to senior players. Some people just cannot be successful with continental.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely, your point is spot on! It's really about what works best for you. The continental grip is a great starting line, but as you've found, switching to an Eastern grip helped your forehand volleys shine. It’s all about experimenting and finding that sweet spot, especially as personal flexibility and style come into play. Your coach Steve Paranto gave you solid advice, and it's cool to hear how adjusting your grip made such a difference. This definitely serves as a reminder that there's no strict rule for everyone, and sometimes, especially for senior players, tweaking things a bit can lead to better results. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@toddhuntington1855 3 ай бұрын

Great video. As I start playing with better players, this more advanced instruction becomes very valuable. Thanks guys!

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Let’s go💪

@2brntb 21 сағат бұрын

Best video

@barrydawg7544 3 ай бұрын

Connor,, your teaching methods and skills to make it user-friendly are AWESOME... Love watching your videos... do you play pro tournaments? is your ranking 5.0?

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I was playing pro tournaments back when I started making videos and I got to a 6.5 DUPR. But now I just focus on helping other people :)

@barrydawg7544 3 ай бұрын

Very cool Connor, Dylan Frazier is a member of the Show Me PickleBall Club here in Columbia, Missouri which I belong to. Since going Pro he has been playing a great game. He comes to our yearly meetings when his schedule lets him. A full-time student at the University of Missouri here where he does his online school work while on the tour. Your court looks really good,, out in the desert somewhere.. lol.

@seanrodriguez2620 3 ай бұрын

Good job multitasking while talking while going through the drills/tutorials! Impressive!

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@christinahawley5559 2 ай бұрын

😅thank you

@mcnillerandsons7906 Ай бұрын

Appreciate your videos. I’ve really enjoyed learning the game and practicing your tips. You’re clearly a Selkirk fan but what are your thoughts on the Engage Pursuit Pro and Pro1 line?

@MISSUCHICAGO 3 ай бұрын

Kennedy is the best player😅

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

🥲

@moasaad 2 ай бұрын

Question: in doubles, should you be “watching” where your partner be hitting the ball to which opponent or just be watching the “ball” on your opponent side?

@Cacheola 3 ай бұрын

Question - do you look and see every ball hit your paddle? With hand/eye sports, I find it's mostly a spacial awareness and muscle memory contact for me, unless I'm seeing but not registering?

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Most of it is muscle memory and spatial awareness for me too. Repetition and practice is always king - but focusing on and watching the ball definitely helps!

@trevorlee7945 3 ай бұрын

I am the same most of the time I dont even see the balls I hit

@Cacheola 2 ай бұрын

good stuff, thanks guys

@amindfulemergence9835 3 ай бұрын

Looks like Arizona

@kevinforward3249 3 ай бұрын

PS Excellent videos, my new favorite

@EnhancePickleball 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@chuckpoz1968 3 ай бұрын

That looks like Palm desert ? Maybe Arizona ? New house new court ? A hint as to your new location?

@lobocnc 3 ай бұрын

How would you explain JW Johnson's ready position?

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

JW Johnson is seriously talented and has spent a ton of time perfecting his technique on the court, which lets him rock a unique ready position. But for most of us, especially if you're not hitting that 5.0 level yet, the stance I showed in the video is gonna be your best bet. It's all about building a strong base for your game! Once you get to that crazy high level, you can start experimenting a bit more.

@lobocnc 3 ай бұрын

@@EnhancePickleball Biomechanically, what JW Johnson does makes a lot of sense in that (counter to what might seem obvious), the fastest way to move your paddle from ready position to striking is rarely by travelling the shortest distance (the dynamics of your arm very complicated). I suspect a lot of the conventional wisdom comes from tennis, a sport that doesn't require the lightning fast readjustments that you get in a pickleball hands battle. But as you say, that's a lot for a beginner to digest.

@jimpagano9445 3 ай бұрын

How do you recommend tracking the balls that your partner is hitting? Do you look directly at them or use your peripheral vision? Maybe some combination of both?

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

I prefer just to look straight ahead and use peripheral vision. The ball is always going to be coming from your opponent in front of you, so I never turn my head back.

@frankgonzales8340 3 ай бұрын

@@EnhancePickleball THIS

@dardar267 Ай бұрын

I say Ken was playing best out of the four of you😊

@introvertedmoth 3 ай бұрын

Can I punch the back of my paddle when I hit the ball?

@chuckpoz1968 3 ай бұрын

Going to buy a house close bye to help my game lol Plus free court

@kevinforward3249 3 ай бұрын

During the play section you all kept your racquets lower than you instructed

@SlamMasterPickleball 14 күн бұрын

Want fast reaction time? There's a practice training drill paddle.

@Scot_White 3 ай бұрын

The camera that is positioned behind you has a large dust spot on the sensor. It shows as a dark smudge in the blue sky. Your sensor needs cleaning! I liked your video though.

@MeowRewind 3 ай бұрын

Net kind of seems high no? doesn't dip in the middle, just a thought! let me know if im wrong :)

@user-ed2pd6ne9k Ай бұрын

Palm spring

@robertpeyton4509 3 ай бұрын

Kent

@trueblue1724 3 ай бұрын

You demonstrate a high quality in your understanding, and you instruct from a solid foundation, which I find rare today. I've only responded once on KZfaq, and that was to another of your caliber, but in tennis. 54 years ago, after playing with me for 30 minutes, the number one tennis player told me I was the best player he ever hit with. I've won national doubles tournaments in racquetball and paddleball. 74 now, playing pickleball and ping pong every day. I want to encourage you to continue playing. That's been my secret over the years... I only focus on playing. You can hit thousands of balls every session if you play with others who also want to keep the ball in play. Otherwise, I'd rather hit against a concrete wall (which I have logged thousands of hours against). Play till exhaustion, short break, rinse and repeat. Watch Cara Black volleys on wall to demonstrate. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcmEm7R6zay3ip8.html

@jdl8524 2 ай бұрын

Who ranks me? I keep seeing all the 2.5 or 4.5 I come from volleyball and such sooo yea

@doc-bj4bj 3 ай бұрын

Where are you, in the middle of the desert?

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Joshua Tree! It's a place called the Sakura Edition

@fergsfamilyadventures Ай бұрын

it looks nice!

@kkistbh824 3 ай бұрын

Knew this guy was sus when he said “Balls blasted at you from the back” 😂

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

LMAO! Wasn't intentional

@bonmay6 3 ай бұрын

Kennedy was the best

@karen11 3 ай бұрын

Great video. You might want to work on your microphone setup however as the volume is a bit low.

@EnhancePickleball 3 ай бұрын

Noted!

@gregp7855 3 ай бұрын

Y'all leave your off hands like limp noodles by your side. Make better use of your off hand for balance.

@russellmarkowitz8834 3 ай бұрын

I wish you would speak just a little slower, or speak more clearly. Sometimes I just miss what you say completely.

@bonmay6 3 ай бұрын

You can change the speed to suit your needs. I sped it up a lot and thought he spoke very clearly and succintly.

@aca948 2 ай бұрын

you thinks he gets mad when his sister showing all that leg? or he maybe he like it

@Leo_Lady4377 3 ай бұрын

Why can’t you make your videos shorter! Im not watching a 20 minute video!!!! 🙄

@bonmay6 3 ай бұрын

go to settings and speed it up like I did.