What if you didn’t have one good forehand, you had TWO! You may not have this unique ability on the court, but we know you will enjoy watching Wes Gabrielsen, a top 5.0 pickleball player, demonstrate this move which he uses to his advantage. Yes, he can literally hit an amazing forehand with his left hand, and then seamlessly switch and hit another great forehand with his right hand. See if you can tell which way is his primary way to play pickleball. We have even included some instructional pop up tips that apply to all forehands whether left or right! And the slow motion is just plain fun to watch besides being helpful when you study other players to improve your own pickleball skills. Watch this one today!
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I really enjoy your videos. There are always informative and easy to watch — I like the fact that they are short (under 3 mins) and the people on the videos are always upbeat. I would be interested in seeing some discussion on lobs — both from the service line and from the kitchen line. Also, how to make returns from lobs that are over you head yet land behind you. Thanks
How about something on backline lofts
I love your videos. Thank you. I see so many former Tennis Players who are using illegal serves in Pickleball Could you show both the rules and the best wat to serve?
Love seeing the ambidextrous clip of an accomplished player. Several of us who play together switch hands, usually out of desperation. Maybe we should consider developing it versus bemoaning it??!
I am a lefty, but have always played right handed as I have been made to do everything right handed since grade school except throw a ball. When I started playing pickle ball I would often switch hands for returns, but my mentors told me not to do it because I wouldn’t have time to recover for the next shot. So its nice to see a 5.0 player do it successfully. This video inspires me to try to perfect the two fore-handed shots.
Had tried practicing my right handed forehand in tennis while hitting against a wall and used it once and a while when playing back in the day. Once I am back to playing pickleball (recovering from ruptured achilles ) I am sure to try this.
What does he do at the net? There must be a backhand in there somewhere!
I agree with Glenn Geda. I’m a “little” older and have lost a step (ok…maybe two). What are some tips for playing that lob that “somehow” got behind me? Or maybe better yet, how can I stop that lob from happening in the first place? Thanx for the great video’s. They are really helping my game.
In our seniors group we have some men who most of us believe have an illegal, side serve and even though we explain the rules, they still don’t see what they’re doing wrong … a video would be very helpful.
Hi Eva, We have just the video for you! See if this video can help explain all the rules clearly. http://pickleballc.wpengine.com/2014/04/pickleball-411-the-underhand-serve/. Let us know if it helps!
Does weather affect a pickleball racquest? Can it ruin it?
I am not am ambidextrous, but I am an X – Handball player from New York City. In Handball, which is hitting a rubber ball against the wall, there is an old saying: ” You’re only as good as your opposite hand”. Well, I had to develop my left hand in this particular sport. The transition to Pickleball was easy, since it was a “hitting” game. I was still able to switch hands while playing.
The only problem I have with this, is sometimes, during the switch (especially during the fast volley) I may drop my paddle on the ground. But most of the time I can switch quite easily. Any suggestions?
how do you put spin on ball and practice this technique.