How to Hit DRIVES Like a 5.0+ in Pickleball (win more) 

Finally someone explained to a non former tennis player how to do a drive❤

Most of the drive tips ive been seeing lately is to let your paddle drop/be loose until you whip to grt more top spin. Dropping / loosening the paddle head before contact improved my drives immensely

I just want to say this vid was a literal game changer for my TS drive ability. A lot started going into the net, as I started to fall into bad habits of incorrect technique. Thank you so much.

Imma try this on my next session

I think dipping your paddle head down to 6 and plowing through is fine as it’s a flat drive. If we want a top spin drive we can then do c motion contact with eastern

This video and your foot work made my game so much better. I crushed my opponents today with back to back fore hand drives that didn't hit the net. Seriously thumbs up.

I can’t seem to keep my off arm up during my swing. This helps. BTW I prefer my two handed also over my forehand😮

one thing I noticed you didn't mention is how loose and relaxed your wrist is which makes it lag behind and give the shot a whipping effect Not sure about running around because if the opponent gets it back to the other side of the court in a singles game then you have a further distance to run if you ran around.

Excellent demonstration

I'll have to disagree with the Closed Stance not being an optimal base for hitting a forehand drive. While I do agree the Closed and/or Semi-Closed stance work exceptionally well for drives. The open stance is also relatively used on a higher level just due to providing slightly more balance WHEN you've already done the proper anticipation & movement towards the ball. In my personal experience, I've found myself generating more Top Spin off the Open Stance by adding torque from my Core and Snap-through while using the legs. The advantage at least I've seen, allows for deceiving the opponent. I can see the Open Stance being less favorable to utilize since it also is slightly less forgiving when you're hitting the ball even ¼ of a step late. But I don't see it as not optimal. Hopefully this helps & I don't get bashed by other players 🤣🤣 I use all 3 stances (Closed, Semi-Closed & Open) to hit my drives. Closed/Semi more often for my backhand than not.

Justin, your demonstration shows the top at about 45 degrees in your correct drive. I tip my paddle to get better top spin. If I Try that swing like you say my ball has no dip an sails.

Now I know how to beat you ! Thanks

So which CRBN paddles do you guys use?

You didn't mention top spin. Are your drives, in this video, with top spin? Btw John Cincola has a drive video and he recommends facing forward. I find it awkward and prefer your method.

This video was sponsored by CRBN.

What is show brand/make?