Forehand in the Middle. You've Heard it. But it is WRONG. Abandon this "rule" and play better

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In this video we explore the maxim "Forehand in the Middle" and demonstrate how it can hold you back. If you want to maximize your pickleball strategy and play, we make the videos that will help you get there.
0:00 Laying out Forehand in the Middle as it is applied by pickleball players
2:31 Court Board walk through of forehand in the middle with a left and right handed player - when the rule is of no help
4:40 When forehand in the middle gives you the wrong answer
7:19 Respect the X as an answer (see below for the link to the materials)
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Комментарии : 32

@josephsabadish2866 27 дней назад

What I learned is that it is important to “protect your partner”. Unless your opponent can paint the lines, it is very helpful to protect your partner when they are moving up to the NVZ. You can remind your partner to add some loft to their ROS if they can’t get all the way forward. I am going to like this series. 👍🏻

@BestPickleballCoach 27 дней назад

What’s up Dish. Partner protection is critical to successful doubles play.

@DannyBPlays 23 дня назад

I wish you gave more examples

@BestPickleballCoach 23 дня назад

👍

@Riker-ER 29 дней назад

Good video but a suggestion: Get to the point. The first 4 1/2 minutes you were mostly talking about how forehand in the middle doesn't really apply. The teaching however, is very relevant. 👍

@BestPickleballCoach 28 дней назад

Appreciate it. It is so pervasive that debunking first was key imo.

@markcasebeer8273 29 дней назад

This is a good discussion. I'm a lefty, and I like to play respect the X. That said, with either forehands or backhands in the middle, the key is communication. Even when you are playing with a long-time partner who knows each other game, talking, "mine" or "yours" will help each other and also lead to fewer errors.

@BestPickleballCoach 28 дней назад

Communication is definitely key. Thanks Mark

@matthewcorey2338 29 дней назад

You and I think alike but finding a partner to play this way is impossible to find. I am also a lefty like you it is frustrating. When you cut that ball off they (partner) go crazy that you took your ball. I usually have to turn around because they are still standing on the baseline.

@BestPickleballCoach 28 дней назад

You might find this video insightful. Be well

@Bergarita 28 дней назад

Good stuff. Makes me think about other ways to do things on the court.

@BestPickleballCoach 27 дней назад

Gracias Fernando

28 дней назад

I agree with the point made between 4:40 and 7:20 in the video. My take is that the front person (in the case when our partner is still back) should take anything that they can hit comfortably well for the reasons you stated.

@BestPickleballCoach 27 дней назад

Merci

@IRWE905 28 дней назад

Please Review Situations where you feel it's best for the Players to Switch Court Positions during a rally. I can think of 2 possible scenarios. 1. Running behind your Partner to cover a High Lob over their head, 2. Switching when your Partner has slid across the NVZ to cover a tight Dink while you were still deep in the Transition Zone. I look forward to your insight.

@BestPickleballCoach 27 дней назад

Appreciate it. Added to the queue.

@mra2424 29 дней назад

One must also consider a players ability. If my partner has difficulty hitting successful backhands, (as in your scenerio beginning at 4:40), it could be better if the player further back hits with a forehand. Agree?

@BestPickleballCoach 27 дней назад

Any factor that influences “best shot for my team” is valid. Make sense?

@AnnMitt 27 дней назад

Would be helpful if rec center players watch your RU-vid channel. There is so much frustration at the lower level of pickleball.

@BestPickleballCoach 27 дней назад

Agreed 100%. Misinformation leads to lots of frustration for sure. Let us know of anything you hear out there that is causing confusion and we will address it. Ty Ann

@devlinsturdevant2639 27 дней назад

Completely disagree. Forehand in the middle in this situation is a HUGE advantage! I have a left handed partner and we are always positioned this way now and it has transformed our game. This is not a myth - that's why all advanced mixed doubles keep the dominant players forehand in the middle.

@BestPickleballCoach 27 дней назад

Which forehand takes the shot when you play?

@devlinsturdevant2639 27 дней назад

@@BestPickleballCoach the one on that side.. You see, you simply divide the court down the middle, vs 60% or whatever you're doing with two right handed players. Forehand does not need to cover extra court and you "Honor the X" just the same (even though this guy is inexplicably saying that doesn't work). We're sometimes going after the same ball but never watching the ball go down the middle without either swinging at it.

@BestPickleballCoach 26 дней назад

@@devlinsturdevant2639 not sure you are following the point of forehand in the middle. It is intended to be a decider between who hits the shot. All good though. Keep applying it in your play. Be well.

@marilynnsmith360 22 дня назад

You know your stuff however, you are a little wordy, as a teacher you need to learn to Bullet your ideas. Teach more right rather than going over so many wrongs.

@BestPickleballCoach 21 день назад

Ty Marilynn. I have been accused of being wordy :). Appreciate the feedback.