10 Pickleball Tips I Wish I Knew When I First Started (that no one talks about!!!!)

Here are some of the BEST pickleball tips for beginners and intermediate players. In this video you'll learn the right grips, proper footwork, drive vs drop strategy, paddle weight & customization, targeted drills and wrist exercises to improve your game. I share all the lessons that took me from a brand‑new player to a 5‑0 competitor. CHAPTERS 0:25-2:00 Why your grip matters & understanding the three fundamental grips Using the wrong grip can strain your wrist, so I show how to find and use the three grips most pros rely on. The Continental (hammer) grip positions your hand like you’re holding a hammer, providing a neutral angle and easy transition between forehand and backhand. The Eastern (handshake) grip feels like shaking hands with the paddle and offers comfortable control for beginners, though it produces less topspin. The Western (frying‑pan) grip rotates the wrist further around the handle to generate heavy topspin but sacrifices some control. Learning these grips early helps prevent overuse injuries. 2:01-3:03 Footwork & weight distribution: One simple adjustment will immediately improve every shot: play on the balls of your feet, not your heels. Pickleball pros talk about having a slight forward lean and split‑step so you’re balanced and ready for quick movements. 3:04-3:55 Learn how to hit a drive before you learn how to hit a drop shot: Drive before drop Beginners are often told to master the drop shot first, but modern paddle technology and stronger players have made powerful third‑shot drives increasingly effective. If you’re just starting out, develop a consistent drive to put pressure on opponents; refine your drop shot as you progress into intermediate play. 5:03-6:04 Kitchen‑line anticipation: At the non‑volley zone it’s tempting to lean in the direction you expect the ball, but leaning leaves you vulnerable. Instead, reset to a balanced stance between dinks and use your feet—not your upper body—to anticipate. That way you’re ready for shots in any direction. 6:05-7:16 How to have good court positioning and coverage: An easy way to shut down your opponents in pickleball is move your feet to the spot on the court where you're taking away your opponents easier shot. This forces them to have to play more low percentage shots which gives you the upper hand. 7:38-8:55 Wear court specific shoes: It's pretty simple but it makes a big difference in your play to wear proper pickleball court shoes! 8:56- 9:48 Film yourself play: Want a reality check on your form? Recording your games and drills helps you catch mistakes you don’t feel in the moment. Video analysis reveals issues like standing too upright, poor paddle position or sloppy recovery, giving you clear feedback for improvement 9:49-11:14 Customise your pickleball paddle by adding weight: You don’t need to buy a new paddle to improve performance. Adding lead or tungsten tape around the paddle’s perimeter can increase power and enlarge the sweet spot, making off‑center hits more forgiving. Side or head weighting boosts stability and pop, but start with small amounts and monitor for wrist fatigue 11:15-13:19 Strengthen your Wrist Muscles: Strengthening your wrist and forearm reduces the risk of overuse injuries. See the 3 strength exercises I do regularly! 13:20-14:24 How to practice aiming: High‑level pickleball is about precision. Use cones or targets during drills to train specific placements instead of mindlessly hitting. Aiming at defined spots from the start develops accuracy and court awareness that will serve you as you advance. ______________________________________ KINEON MOVE + LINK Check out this device at: https://kineon.io/ALLTHINGSPB Also- You can use my stackable code for 10% off at checkout: ALLTHINGSPB ______________________________________ FREE PDF: 9 KITCHEN LINE SHOTS YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO HIT! https://allthingspickleball.kit.com/682b291907 ______________________________________ GET DISCOUNTS ON GEAR, PADDLES & PICKLEBALL APPAREL BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW!  My Discount Page: https://allthingspickleball.blog/discounts/ ______________________________________ DISCOUNT CODES My Paddle: Selkirk Boomstik: (Use INF-ALLTHINGSPB for a loaded e-giftcard sent to your e-mail after purchase) https://www.selkirk.com/pages/boomstik?sca_ref=2533760.iEpAaB8Shu SELKIRK PRODUCTS Use code: INF-ALLTHINGSPB at checkout for gift card credit towards your next Selkirk purchase! STACK ATHLETICS APPAREL Use Code: ALLTHINGSPB at checkout for 15% off your entire purchase! https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57770 _______________________________________________ FIND ME ON MY SOCIALS Instagram: @allthingspickleball TikTok: @allthingspickleball For Collaborations Email: [email protected] Source: All Things Pickleball

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