This video should be renmaed how to be a good friend or family member because these tips can literally be applied to other aspects of life outside of pickleball, you should always have your friend's and family's back, awesome video!
Oh I know what my partner thinks - my regular partner. He sighs and complains when I miss a shot. WHen you miss a shot you already feel bad enough- the attitude from a partner can make you feel even worse. OR how about simply say 'that's ok' or 'nice try'. This person also makes mistakes - I always say nice try, or that's ok. AND when he hits a great shot I make note of it.
Never thought a pickleball video would bring a tear to my eye. Thank you for delivering the teammate message in the kindest, most honest way. Nobody’s perfect, even the highly competitive ones who have superhuman skills. In rec play, I’ve experienced the what was thats, that was yours, and where were yous. No one needs to be reminded of their failures. I’d love to hear a few let’s gos and next times. I dish them out generously. Meanwhile, I celebrate the little victories in my head and practice skills to become that partner that everyone would die to play with. Attitude is not everything, but it goes a long way.
Gave me some goosebumps. I Can say as a self centered tennis player, staying positive no matter what definitely builds relationships on and off the court.
Kyle, you’re no doubt the best influencer out there discussing and teaching pickle ball tactics but this video shows what a wonderful person you are. Obviously the wife and I want to be better at the game but more than that we want to be good partners to anyone that we’re playing along side of. Thank you for making this video and keeping the game in perspective. You rock brother.
Great video! Inspirational. Good job. The thing that brought me back after the first day playing was (1) how much fun pickleball is and (2) the supportive and friendly people I played with that day. I want to reciprocate, and I think every other person I’ve played with wants to welcome people to the game. What a wonderful thing.
Kyle, At the end of the day, it's all about being human, and LIVING 'THE GOLDEN RULE!" Keep on keeping your positive attitude and sharing the human side of pickleball!
Challenge accepted. Honestly I think I’m already there. Pickleball is meant to be fun. My partner messes up, guess what so will I. The thought process should be give credit or encouragement and move on to the next point.
Kyle, enjoy all of your videos, but this one really makes you think about what’s important in the world, I have friends that coach team sports, I’ll make sure they show this video to their players! Thanks again!
This made my day, I had a bad day at pickleball the other day where a player critiqued with bad body language and words. Yes what a difference it makes to your feelings. In rec pickleball is a learning process and you dont want to worry about what a partner thinks. I love your videos I thank you!! you hit it right !!
It absolutely is a learning process! Sorry you experienced that the other day! thanks for the encouragement. Going to keep making more. Glad they're helpful! :)
I have just started watching your videos, and I love the energy, and the lack of bad language. The world can be awfully dark, and I appreciate the light that you put into it. Keep up the great work.
WOW!!! I cannot believe how few views and likes and shares this video has!! This video and message should be put at beginning of every single “How to play Pickleball” video on every single Pickleball channel! I’ve just started recently playing doubles with my wife, and I haven’t been a good teammate to her, much less a great teammate and its made it not fun for either of us so she’s stopped playing all together now! After watching this, I immediately sent it to her, and now I can’t wait to get her back out there with me so that I can put this video into practice! Thank you for such a great video!! Everyone needs to show and share this with everyone they know and play Pickleball! FO REAL! Do it… RIGHT NOW!
For most of us the results really don't matter. There are no scouts from MLP. No prize money or sponsorships on the line. We play for fun with the people we enjoy. So, just be kind. Be helpful.
A good one I like is the simple phrase, “right idea” when someone misses a shot. We all want praise, and when you acknowledge that your partner is strategically playing well, it brings some ease to the situation if they are feeling tilted. More often we worry more about what our partner thinks of us than we do about actually winning (at least in rec play) and if we don’t have to worry about our partner’s opinion it frees our thoughts up to focus on thinking about more important things like strategy.
I played in a tournament once and my partner groaned, dropped his paddle, said don’t do that again, etc. anytime I missed a shot. It was horrible and all I had to stay positive and focused. I’m sending this video to him. Thanks
Thanks for sharing, I waste so much time worrying I’ve let my partner down , how did I miss that shot , I sometimes forget to encourage them. Great video , great message
One of the best ways Ive found to stop thinking about if im sucking and letting my partner down is to remove the attention from myself and give energy to them! Glad it was helpful :)
