In this episode, Coach Sammy breaks down how to use the Ernie — one of the most aggressive shots in pickleball — teaching when to recognize it, how to time it, and how to finish points with confidence. He explains the patterns that create Ernie opportunities, especially when a dink pushes an opponent deep or wide, and how he starts his move when he sees an opponent drop their head to hit. Coach Sammy covers two main options: walking around/through the kitchen (with both feet established outside before contact) and the jumping/leaping Ernie to disguise the move longer. He also highlights common mistakes like going too soon, telegraphing it, overswinging, and indecision between forehand and backhand, plus key left-side footwork for right-handers.
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00:00 Ernie Shot Overview
00:26 Spotting The Setup
00:58 Timing And Variations
01:26 Walk Around Ernie Rules
01:55 Jumping Ernie Technique
02:30 Attack Like A Pro
03:04 Common Ernie Mistakes
03:29 Left Side Strategy
04:41 Footwork For The Leap
05:24 Backhand Ernie Option
05:56 Final Mistakes And Wrap