PRESCOTT LAKES PICKLEBALL CLUB HELPFUL LINKS
Following are links to videos that may be of interest to those who are learning the game of pickleball or trying to improve their pickleball game. The links are categorized by ability/skill level.
Beginners:
Keeping Score: How to determine and announce the score in Pickleball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm1x05-kU-M 
How To Play Pickleball: Part 2 of 3 - Serving & Scoring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox3YlsvewMA&list=PLOD89c4nt4hRiWBRJmfDEPYo6rhOy-0AT&index=2 
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How to Play Pickleball: Part 1 of 3- Intro & Definitions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEYsymCtIDY&list=PLOD89c4nt4hRiWBRJmfDEPYo6rhOy-0AT&index=1 
How To Play Pickleball: Part 3 of 3 - Rules and Gameplay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVFB97Hvlxs&index=3&list=PLOD89c4nt4hRiWBRJmfDEPYo6rhOy-0AT 
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Novice:
Pickleball Strategy 101
This video provides strategy and tips for playing smart pickleball. It discusses shot selection, court positioning, etc. The focus is on pickleball strategy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ceh-7DI1Y |
Proper Paddle Position
Get your own private lesson from US Open Pickleball Academy instructor and multi-champion Simone Jardim! games. The ultimate goal is to minimize mistakes, so see if this variation on the ready position might just work for you! http://www.pickleballchannel.com/Quick-Tip-Ready-Position-Simone-Jardim |
Ground Stokes Forehand/Backhand
Pickleball Strategy 301- Six Rules of the Fast Game Describes how to play the fast volley game in pickleball. Shows strategy and when and where to place the ball. This video also shows how to judge when the pickleball will likely go out of bounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlcfSiCGshg 
How to Hit a Reset Shot
Learn how to hit a reset shot with Daniel Moore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16cN1uVdl2s |
The Volley
Learn how to hit a VOLLEY like the pros. Watch this short video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyr4TaLvWiw 
Non volley zone (kitchen) & line rules
"This fun video is the most \complete non-volley zone rule video ever! ... Reviewed by the USAPA...." Source: www.pickleballchannel.com https://youtu.be/xGfLXDTzJck |
Intermediate:
Pickleball Strategy 101
This video provides strategy and tips for playing smart pickleball. It discusses shot selection, court positioning, etc. The focus is on pickleball strategy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ceh-7DI1Y 
Improving Your Dinking Strategy
Improve your dinking by using these three secrets and boost your game overnight! In this informative episode of Pickleball 411, pickleball pro Steve Dawson http://www.pickleballchannel.com/PB411-Dinking-Strategy-Steve-Dawson 
Basic Third Shot Drop -- Building A Solid Foundation
This video has some tips on some basic third shot techniques. There are many other options and solutions when it comes to third shot, but this is focused on particular things that you can expand on the more experienced you get with your third shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAUYwOu9iJ0 
How to Hit a Reset Shot
Learn how to hit a reset shot with Daniel Moore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16cN1uVdl2s The 5-minute warm up Drill A quick pre-game pickleball warm up when you have limited time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh7I0kHStws 
How to Hit a Lob
A lob can be an effective pickleball shot, especially when both of your opponents are at the non-volley zone. Learn how to hit a regular and topspin lob in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUatethB8d8 
4 Keys to Hitting a Good Pickleball Overhead Smash
Overheads or a Smash is fun when it goes in and frustrating when you miss! These are 4 keys to hitting a good pickleball overhead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdjEBqih_2Q |
3 Mistakes to Avoid when Volleying
Find out if you’re making these three big mistakes when volleying by watching this informative Pickleball 411 episode now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuK0vdX5qpY 
Six Rules of the Fast Game
Describes how to play the fast volley game in pickleball. Shows strategy and when and where to place the ball. This video also shows how to judge when the pickleball will likely go out of bounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlcfSiCGshg 
3 Times NOT to Use the Third Shot Drop There are times when using the third shot drop is NOT your best option? Hear from pickleball coach and ambassador for the sport, Phil Dunmeyer, as he lays out three circumstances when you would NOT want to use the third shot drop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb6iK87H9lM 
Three Serves and Why You Need Them
Everyone needs to check this video out! In this episode of Pickleball 411, our host, Rusty Howes, is joined by Jennifer Lucore, Alex Hamner and Bob Youngren http://www.pickleballchannel.com/2015/07/pickleball-411-three-serves-and-why-you-need-them/ Advanced Analysis of an Actual Championship Point
Check out this shot by shot PICKLEBALL STRATEGY breakdown of a great point between top players Alex Hamner and Wes Gabrielsen vs. Sarah Ansboury and Chris Miller. http://www.pickleballchannel.com/PB411-Point-Analysis-Alex-Hamner 
Master the Third Shot Drop - Pickleball 411
Everyone wants to master the third shot drop in order to play better pickleball! There are many ways to practice, but watch this video where Seymour Rifkind ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-VOy2lhtB8 |
You may find some helpful information at the following sites:
You may find these links from the USAPA site useful in learning the basics of pickleball:
You may find these links from the USAPA site useful in learning the basics of pickleball:
