The rules, in ten minutes
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ThatPickleballGuy — Kyle Koszuta: “How to Play Pickleball: The Ultimate Guide on Pickleball Rules”
why watch it A good video to understand the rules of pickleball and learn how to play.
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First timer New to pickleball
Intermediate Road to 4.0
The topspin drive
14:38Shots
Josh J Pickleball: “How to Hit Topspin Drive in Pickleball with Ben Johns”
why watch it Ben Johns coaching a strong player's drive in real time: power from the hips instead of the wrist, a closed face and hitting the outside of the ball. You watch the drives go from flat to dipping.
The third-shot drop in a minute
0:59Shots
The Pickleball Clinic: “World #1 Ben Johns Teaches the Third Shot Drop!”
why watch it A minute long, from the best men's player in the world. If you watch one thing about the drop, watch this one.
Advanced Road to 4.5
The backhand roll, from Ben Johns
8:24Shots
Ben Johns: “How To Hit the Backhand Roll in Pickleball | Ben Johns”
why watch it Ben Johns on the backhand roll: what the shot is, and how to hit it.
Mari Humberg's aggressive slice
18:35Shots
Ed Ju: “Learning Mari Humberg's AGGRESSIVE Slice”
why watch it A close look at Mari Humberg's aggressive slice, and how it is hit.
The third and fifth shots as one plan
11:19ShotsStrategy
Josh J Pickleball: “World #1 Ben Johns Teaches SECRET to Pickleball's 3rd and 5th Shots!”
why watch it Not the drop on its own, but the third and the fifth as one plan. That combination is what you work on once the drop itself is reliable.