5 TIPS - Real Coaching

If you're a 50+ pickleball player and you play rec (including open play), then this pickleball lesson is specially designed for you. In this video I walk through 5 tips that will help you have more fun on the court and play better pickleball. We start with how to safely cover lobs, including the "open the door" footwork that keeps you from backpedaling (which is the most dangerous thing you can do on a pickleball court). Then we get into controlling the tempo of the rally, pacing yourself between points, connecting with your partner, and one targeting principle that will make you a better player faster. Here's the thing about rec play after 50: the goal isn't to grind. It's about enjoying the game, staying safe, and improving. These 5 tips will help you do all three. 0:00 Tip #1 - Covering Lobs 3:14 Tip #2 - Control Tempo with the Soft Game 3:38 Tip #3 - Mental Reset between Rallies 4:25 Tip #4 - Connect with your Teammates 4:55 Tip #5 - Target the Better Player Stay well out there. Tony BetterPickleball Player Development [email protected] __________________________________________ Connect with us: Website - http://www.BetterPickleball.com Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/BetterPickleballcom Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/BetterPickleballcom TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pickleballtok Email: [email protected]. Important disclosure: We're proud affiliates for some of these tools, meaning if you click a link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are based on deep experience with and knowledge of these companies and their products, and we recommend them because they are genuinely helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we may receive. Please don't spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.