The Forehand Drive in 3 simple Steps! Play Better Pickleball by Turning Your Forehand Into a Weapon

This is how to perfect your Pickleball Topspin forehand drive.

In this video, I take you through a step by step guide to learn the fundamentals of a Topspin forehand drive shot. After watching, you’ll know how to hit a pickleball.

Also, I include the most common mistakes that many pickleball players are doing.

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00:00 INTRO
01:16 SPINSHOT
01:36 STEP 1
02:45 STEP 2
03:19 STEP 3
04:01 COMMON MISTAKE
04:25 STEP 4
04:47 DONT DO THIS
05:06 WHAT TO DO
06:01 STEP 5

[chuckpeterson]

The best explanation on how to master the forehand drive I've seen. The progression is brilliant. I've practiced this progression without a paddle in hand, with a paddle in hand, striking a ball against a wall, and finally, on the court with baskets of balls. All in all, in the last 3 days, I've gone through this progression no less than 500 times. It has without quwstion, improved my drive 100%. Thank you.

[guittadabe]

I looove your method of teaching! Thank you so much for breaking it down so minutely! This just might be the best Pickleball teaching channel that I've run across.

[MattPetrowsky]

Dude. You are an EXCELLENT instructor. Your videos are the first source I will recommend to any pickleball learner!

[mikeli]

I have been watching so many pickle channels but your videos are so in depth explaining and instructing which I think by far the best instructors I can find. Thanks a million! John.

[TomHirt]

The single best swing concept breakdown I've come across. I've been stuck since I switched over from racquetball and have no forehand drive to my game, I can't forehand swing serve, I must do a backhand drop serve. But now, this has fixed both problems after one session of shadow swings. It's been a remarkable shift in my game. Thanks!!

[jespb]

Excellent explanation! I had learned topspin & slice by watching your videos! I had to watch them several times and kept practicing with the wall & empty court! That really paid back! Really appreciate your time and effort and great instructions!!! 🙏🙏👍👍👍

[numa.k]

I am a literal step-by-step learner. This is a great tutorial and very helpful! Thanks for sharing 👍

[jimpagano]

This forehand has become my serve, return of serve, and a pattern breaking weapon on thirds. Invaluable and so easy to learn. Do not skip the part where you practice in front of the mirror.

[mtbikerdb]

Thanks for teaching not only intellectually how a forehand works, but also how to physically learn it. Great video!

[JeffKrueger]

A GOOD EXAMPLE OF EXACTLY HOW TO HIT A Thanks

[waynebuckelew]

Practiced this today on the court in 11 games of rec, wow when i did it correctly what a difference in my drives!! Thanks again for your easy to follow instructions!!

[kenjiss]

I am also a beginner in this sport however have some decent skills in tennis/pingpong and badminton. I found out quickly that the pickleball comes much quicker and I am always late with backswing preparation, causing mishits - the ball either sails (hit under) or topspin into the net (closed paddle face) . You simply don't have much time for a longer backswing like tennis or badminton. As such this technique will suit me well in getting away from the tennis habit of a longer backswing. Thanks for a clear instructions.

[gnarfish]

Love your instructions!! I'm a big Federer fan and I have to be honest. Your forehand looks just like his--more abbreviated. Love it!!

[mikepetrandis]

John I just asked the serve question, but I wanted to comment what a great video. I have doubled my power and distance in one practice session.
That’s why I wanted to use this technique to improve my serve.

[sungchoe-xv]

Awesome video! I'm a beginner pickleballer, and this video was extremely helpful! I may be new to pickleball, but I'm not new to coaching and instruction, and your coaching is top notch. It's very simple, concise, and to the point! Thank you so much, John!

[howardchoi]

Wow! Great and lovely image! Thank you👏👏👏

[Lethologican]

Clean breakdown. The form drills are a good reminder to watch my balance. Thanks for the vid.

[hecizzy]

1. Best pickleball channel I’ve come across

2. Footwork you’re saying we need to be mostly facing the court squared up when using this swing ?

3. When serving, same question as before, closed stance or open ?

[colinsmith]

Loved it. John great demo and break down on each component for the topspin forehand swing. Can’t wait for the video on the backhand. Keep them coming. Awesome job.

[infomercialguy]

Love love love. So helpful I would love to see a pic of your grip.