Fix these 8 intermediate mistakes, improve MASSIVELY

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The other day I sat down to really figure out the most common mistakes that intermediate players mistake. I came up with this list to help you out today.

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[dropshot]

I'm new to pickleball but have played tennis for over 45 years. That little hop that you do is called the split step in tennis. In any racquet sport, that's a subtle but really important thing to incorporate. It keeps you agile and moving all the time instead of getting caught flat footed. It most importantly allows you to dash left or right if the ball is banged out of reach. You'll be able to get to the ball that much quicker. Great little tutorial. Thank you for posting.

[AnnMitt]

I'm making every mistake you pointed out. However, I love this video. You're an excellent instructor. 👏

[TraceyHart-iz]

Love this video and his no-nonsense explanations! I've watched this at least 10x. I have implemented each of these a little at a time. One thing that has really helped me is to stay calm and relaxed during play.

[jamesf]

There are thousands of p'ball videos available. I rank this in the "top 10" for content, relevance and insight. Nicely done.

[mikeoliver]

This is a great instructional video! A number of my intermediate player friends know the basic shots, but they don’t understand the positioning/strategy. I’m going to share this with all of them. Keep up the good work!

[jerrygranata]

Great tips!
I once had a tennis coach tell me “don’t hit down, hit out”.
Solved so many issues.
I transferred that over to pickleball as well.

[flyertaz]

That was very well taught / explained. I've seen dozens of these videos, but i like the way you keep it simple an not over-explained or complicated. Coming from 20+ years of tennis and now starting pickleball I must say, "Well done video my friend."!!!👍

[gracenmotion]

Really good information. Thanks so much. You demonstrated and told at the same time which kept me interested unlike others I’ve watched. Very helpful.

[sharonadams]

Hi Barrett. Happy New Year.
I’m a beginner Pickleball player. I’ve been playing for 2 months. Ive been watching a lot of Pickleball videos to help me improve. I must say you were outstanding in this video. The information/corrections you share were very clear. I can’t wait to get on the court and implement the things that I heard, saw & wrote down.😀
Thank you very much.😀

[dhix]

yeah the little hop {tennis} before swinging it does improve your foot work.may seem silly BUT it gives you more of a athletic stance vs standing stright up. THANKS.

[mountaintop]

Instructions for all of us. Right to the point. Everything I saw I experience on a daily basis. Thanks for the video and thanks for the instruction. Footwork is a must.

[sabai-]

Very useful, thank you. Yes, I am trying to concentrate on everything at once. Does obviously not work very well.

[AmberCheung-kqqv]

I learned so much from youth Barrett! I'm a beginner, just learning, great instructor you are!

[artworley]

Great teaching loved the footwork tips and quickly resetting my footwork(split steps) after each stroke. Thankyou

[yryang]

Your very explanation for each unit move will enable me to start my improvement practices. Thank you!

[joelkatz]

One of the better videos for intermediate players. Very common sense oriented. Thank you.

[nmacleangroves]

Well done...your instruction is simple( in a very good way) and to the point. So easy to understand and I do make all these mistakes, thanks for explaining how to fix them. Excellent!!

[williamduval]

Thank you for your instructional video, I have improved my game a bunch especially the foot work,

[JimFe-jf]

Great instruction! I can’t wait for my next game to work on my foot work. I catch myself moving and hitting the ball at the same time and it does not always work out so well.

[liliadietz]

Sooo good. Especially footwork for those who've never played tennis, especially.