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A comprehensive lesson for beginners
Paul from Pickleball Daily
September 12, 2025
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This video provides a comprehensive beginner's lesson on pickleball, focusing on strategy, positioning, and fundamental shots.
The instructor introduces several key concepts and acronyms to help new players improve their game, starting with the two-bounce rule.
He explains the "Serve and Stay" rule for the serving team and the "Return and Run" rule for the returning team.
The instructor also introduces "GGBB" (Good Go, Bad Back) as a guideline for vertical positioning based on the quality of your shot.
The video also covers key shots like the volley, drop shot, and dink shot, as well as paddle position.
The instructor advises players to keep their paddle up and in front of them at the kitchen line to react to fast shots from the opponent.
The video emphasizes the importance of developing both a soft game (dinks and drops) and a fast game (power shots).
Finally, the video states that the progression for developing a shot is consistency first, then placement, and finally power.
Key Points:
Two-Bounce Rule: The ball must bounce once on each side before a volley can be hit.
SS/RR: "Serve and Stay" for the serving team, "Return and Run" for the returning team.
GGBB: "Good Go, Bad Back" is a guideline for vertical positioning.
Paddle Position: Keep your paddle up and in front of you at the kitchen line.
Shot Progression: Focus on consistency, then placement, then power.
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