if you drive a return which is slow and short, you will surely end up running out of real estate and hit the ball out .. therefore, a drop is the best option in that situation .. upon the other hand, unless you are ben johns, it is certainly difficult to hit a drop shot off a deep and fast return .. sorry, but your theory is in the opposite 😢
@danielphillips561
3 ай бұрын
Loved the video, you do a great job of explaining difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand. I know you're very busy, but we would love more videos when possible! Some potential video topics: Slice versus Topspin service returns Dink mechanics Different types of speed ups at the kitchen "Put Away" shots Ground stroke forehand and backhand mechanics
@NickPickleballer
2 күн бұрын
Hey Daniel. Thank you. I plan on uploading weekly again starting in October and throughout the year. Thank you for those topics, I will definitely use this! The next one coming out will be about some basic dink mechanics. Hopefully you enjoy! Stay tuned and I always appreciate feedback!
@richpickleball9730
5 ай бұрын
Nick, you did a great job on explaining in details when to drop and when to drive. I see the Pros are doing more super hard drive 3rd shot now then ever before. It makes for an easier 5th shot drop and also it's great for an occasional Shake n Bake! You only have two videos put out. Can you try and do more videos for us to learn? Keep up the good work!
@NickPickleballer
5 ай бұрын
Of course Rich! It's been busy with season and tough to find the time to do so! I plan on doing more videos very soon and try to get one out a week! Thanks for your support!
@smapsmith7526
6 ай бұрын
GREAT video ! Very detailed. More videos please. In your opinion what is the quickest way to becoming 5.0 player ? Requirements in detail please. ? p.s. Much Aloha
@swingering
6 ай бұрын
Good tips! A good 6 mins of pointers which is very helpful. Thks!!!
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support and watching!
@jinghuihu7037
6 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@lordbyron3603
6 ай бұрын
Toss it ! …… in the garbage can! 🤣🤣
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
I love thinking of it this way too. I used to say “imagine throwing a softball into a trash can”.!
@larrysee7306
6 ай бұрын
A great drill for beginning TSD is to put your paddle down, and practice an underhand toss of the ball into the kitchen. You’ll get a good feel for the speed and trajectory needed, and it’s the same motion. Do this at least 20 reps. before trying it with your paddle
@squashdevicer
6 ай бұрын
It is called a drop serve not bounce serve.
@calvinpage_pickleball
6 ай бұрын
Very good 👍 bro
@LuckyBouncePickleball
6 ай бұрын
Nice!
@a.joseph4233
6 ай бұрын
Boy returning a very hard serve with a "drop shot" very hard to do....my drop shots sit too high so the opponent drives the ball at my feet....any suggestions ....thanks
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
I agree. It is very difficult. When that happens, I often suggest that you do a light drive (about 60-70% of your max power) at the opponents chest, ideally their backhand. You have to be sure that your drive is going in the court. What happens next is important, usually the opponent will volley that drive but the speed/depth of the ball is going to be a lot EASIER to handle than the previous return. From there, you can drop the ball on the 5th shot and move in. Let me know if that helps!
@a.joseph4233
6 ай бұрын
@@NickPickleballer Okay..thanks
@douglasmurdoch7247
6 ай бұрын
Remember, you don't return a serve with the drop shot. The drop will come at the earliest on the third shot. It goes serve > return > third. So you'll never need to return a hard serve with a drop. Just return the serve with a normal return. The drop, or any third, is the shot you'll hit off of the other team's return. Not the serve.
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
@@douglasmurdoch7247you’re right, I’m pretty sure he meant if he had a strong return coming his way. But good catch!
@a.joseph4233
6 ай бұрын
@@NickPickleballer Yes nick that's what i meant....thanks for your response
@weswes5876
6 ай бұрын
Good video. Lots of good points. But for most players, the drive is a much much much higher percentage shot than the drop. The drop requires much more touch and precision.
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
You're not wrong, The drop is harder to master but it's much more efficient than the drive. I want you to think of the percentage in the shot that would cause you to be ahead in most points. Yes, the drop at first is definitely a lower percent, but with practice, it becomes one of the highest % shots in pickleball. In the earlier levels of pickleball, 3.5 and below, you see players drive a lot more because the opponents can't handle the speed as well. A good drill to put this into perspective is to go out with a partner and have them hit from the baseline while you're at the kitchen. Start having them drive the ball hard at you. Your job is to return the drive or let it go (if it's out). Now, have the player drop the ball in the kitchen and move in. You should see that the drop is somewhat harder to handle. The secret to stopping your opponents from driving at you is having good and strong volleys.
@a.joseph4233
6 ай бұрын
Yes i totally agree about the "touch" needed for the drop shot..it seems the further away from the net you are the harder the drop shot becomes especially in a tight game situation...i find it very difficult to find players who want to practice the various shots...almost all want to play games ...but then they complain about not getting any better...there its a pro who teaches at the health club i belong to [with 3 PB courts] but he charges $130 per hour ...so i am using the padded wall at the health club to practice but the ball does crazy things off of the padded surface ....i will try and find a wall when weather gets better
@stephenpohlman326
6 ай бұрын
I made up my mind to hit drops every time it’s called for. At first my success rate was lower than my drives. But I kept at it. Now my drops are very efficient.. you need to have the correct mind set for drops. It’s not the drop …. It’s the NEXT shot that likely wins the point.
@yasim9435
6 ай бұрын
Could you please advise how much paddle characteristics such as “power” and grit play affect the effectiveness of this shot. Consider typical modern paddle as thermoformed from carbon fiber on surface and honey comb PP core. How weight and swing weight play in this? Can you demo different paddle models with different grit?
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
Of course Yasim, Think of it as a system of balance. Half of your energy/swing is dedicated to power and the other half is dedicated to spin. If you have a lighter paddle, you would focus more on the power of your shot through your swing instead of the spin. Vice-versa for paddles that are heavier. So, instead of being a 50/50 for power & spin, you would focus 70% for power and 30% for spin. In terms of grit, the roles are reversed. The higher the grit, the less you need to focus on adding spin. You can add more power because the top spin will keep your ball in the court. These new carbon paddles do an excellent job to produce spin without sacrificing much power (a big reason why you don't see many pros WITHOUT a carbon paddle). The secret is in your grip strength and focus. I have a local pro who has a very heavy paddle (JOOLA Scorpeus 14mm + lead tape. Weighs about 9+ oz) who can serve insanely fast, but their focus isn't on power, it's on producing the top spin. He still swings like a normal serve but he makes sure that his grip strength is looser to ensure that most of the power is produced from the paddle while his form/swing produce the spin. Now I wouldn't go adding more weight to your paddle just for this shot. You need to find a balance where the weight added/removed doesn't affect the rest of your game. Typically, I like my paddles around the 8.2oz weight. I hope I answered your question. *Remember, this is strictly my opinion*
@MqximeMusic
6 ай бұрын
Great advice man. Thanks!
@terribreed7637
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning the drop serve, my current favorite way to serve.
@andyapsay8220
6 ай бұрын
I’m your 28th subscriber! Good details!
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! Welcome to the crew!
@j03n4rd
6 ай бұрын
Good content, thanks for the tips!
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
My pleasure! I appreciate the nice comment!
@TylerClark-q1k
6 ай бұрын
Great video! Haven’t seen a video that highlighted the wrist positioning! May you create a video demonstrating forehand topspin dink?
@NickPickleballer
6 ай бұрын
@@TylerClark-q1k -- My courts were full today, I'll get this video out soon! Thanks for the suggestion!
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