Tips for former tennis players

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This video provides a focused pickleball lesson for tennis players looking to transition their skills to the paddle sport.

Instructor Jordan Briones guides tennis player Ian Westerman through key adjustments for rapid improvement.

The lesson emphasizes adopting an open stance and shuffling for better net play.

Taking balls out of the air with shorter strokes and keeping volleys low are crucial for effective play.

The session also covers strategic dinking, recognizing speed-up opportunities, and the importance of the third shot.

Ian learns to soften balls for resets, aggressively approach the net, and practice drop shots and net transitions.

Key Points:

  • Stance and movement: Utilize an open stance and shuffle for agility at the net.

  • Volley technique: Take balls out of the air with short, low volleys.

  • Dinking strategy: Keep dinks low and deep, using cross-court shots for control.

  • Third shot importance: Master the third shot to transition to the net effectively.

  • Net play: Be aggressive at the net, taking balls early and controlling the pace.

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Happy pickling,

Paul