LEARN to Get CRAZY Spin in under 12 Minutes! (Guaranteed)

You Do Not Need a Fancy Paddle to Create Crazy Spin in Pickleball with Just Twelve Focused Minutes

Hey there, it is your coach Jordan Briones

One of the most common things I hear from pickleball players at every level is that they want more spin. They want that heavy topspin drive that dips fast and kicks high after it bounces. They want a slicing drop or reset that stays low and forces errors. They want control and shape instead of flat predictable shots that get punished.

Most players assume that spin only comes from expensive paddles, special surfaces, or elite level mechanics that feel out of reach.

That is simply not true.

The reality is this. You are much closer to creating serious spin than you think. Once you understand how spin actually works and what causes it, everything changes. It becomes a skill you can train instead of a mystery you hope to unlock.

Pickleball Spin Myths That Hold Players Back

When I first started learning how to hit with topspin, I fell into the same trap that most recreational and intermediate players fall into. I genuinely thought I was already putting spin on the ball. I felt like I was brushing it. I believed I was doing everything right.

But when I watched the ball in the air, I saw the truth.
The ball was floating.
It was not dipping.
It was not kicking.
It was sitting up and begging to be attacked.

This happens because most players mistakenly believe that spin comes from swinging harder or snapping the wrist faster. They try to generate spin with speed and force instead of the right mechanics.

Real spin is not created through power alone. It comes from friction, paddle face angle, contact position, and the way the ball rolls across your paddle face during contact.

Once you understand that, you stop trying to swing harder and start learning how to swing smarter.

The Moment Spin Finally Made Sense

After a lot of trial and error, I stopped focusing on equipment and started focusing on feel.
I adjusted three key things.

I changed how I held the paddle.
I changed where I made contact with the ball.
I changed how I thought about the ball interacting with my paddle.

Instead of trying to hit through the ball, I focused on brushing the ball. I imagined the ball rolling up the paddle face rather than bouncing straight off it. I slightly closed the paddle face and made sure I contacted the ball more in front of my body instead of letting it get too close or fall behind me.

Almost immediately, the ball started behaving differently.

It dipped faster.
It curved more.
It jumped higher after the bounce.

That was when I realized something critical about spin in pickleball.
Spin is not about power.
Spin is about precision.
Spin is a skill you can learn at any level.

The Three Core Elements That Create Real Pickleball Spin

There are a lot of complicated explanations floating around on the internet. In reality, spin comes down to a few simple fundamentals.

Brush Instead of Bang
Your paddle should act like a brush instead of a hammer.
Instead of slapping the ball flat, you want to create friction so the ball rolls across the paddle face. That friction is what loads the ball with rotation.

Think about painting a wall.
You do not smack the paint onto the surface.
You brush it smoothly.

That is exactly what you want to feel at contact.

Low to High Paddle Path
Your paddle must travel from below the ball to above the ball during contact.

This does not mean a huge exaggerated swing. It is a subtle upward motion that happens through the strike zone. That path is what helps the ball grab onto the paddle and rotate forward.

This applies to drives, rolls, and even controlled dinks when executed properly.

Intentional Clean Contact
Spin does not happen by accident.
You must be intentional about where and how you strike the ball.

You want contact to happen out in front of your body, not late and not crowded. The ideal contact height is at or slightly below your waist for most shots. When you get it right, you will feel it. The sound changes. The feel changes. The flight of the ball changes.

That feedback tells you that the paddle grabbed instead of just deflecting the ball.

How to Use Topspin Slice and Sidespin on Purpose

Once you understand the fundamentals of spin, you stop letting spin happen accidentally and start choosing when and how to use it.

Topspin
Topspin is ideal for aggressive drives, rolling volleys, and dipping dinks. It allows you to hit the ball harder while still keeping it inside the court because the spin pulls the ball down faster.

Slice
Slice is extremely effective for drops, resets, and serves. It keeps the ball low after the bounce and forces your opponent to lift it, making it harder for them to attack.

Sidespin
Sidespin adds deception and movement. The ball curves in the air and kicks sideways after the bounce. This is especially useful on serves, speed ups, and certain angled shots.

When you can control these three spin types, you are no longer just hitting the ball. You are shaping the rally and controlling the point.

How to Train Pickleball Spin in Just Twelve Minutes

One of the best parts is that you do not need a partner, a court reservation, or a ball machine to work on spin.

You just need your paddle, a few balls, and about twelve focused minutes.

Wall or Fence Brush Drill
Stand a few feet from a wall or fence. Pretend to hit the ball upward using a brushing motion. Focus on brushing up and if you're doing it wrong, you will hit the wall.

Self Feed Topspin Drill
Drop a ball, let it bounce once, then brush up from low to high. Pay attention to the way it jumps after it hits the ground again. The bounce is immediate feedback for how much spin you created.

Controlled Third Shot Brush Drill
When practicing drops, focus on brushing the ball instead of just pushing it forward. Maintain that same low to high motion and feel the ball stick to the paddle momentarily.

You do not need long sessions. You just need consistent deliberate practice. Even twelve focused minutes per day can dramatically change your ability to control spin.

Why Technique Beats Gear Every Time

Paddle technology can help. A good surface can enhance what you are already doing. But it does not create spin by itself.

Spin comes from your mechanics, your timing, and your connection with the ball.

I have seen players using budget paddles generate more spin than players using top tier paddles simply because they understood how to make the ball roll instead of bounce.

If you develop feel, you develop spin.

Final Thoughts on Mastering Pickleball Spin

Spin is not reserved for advanced players or professionals.
It is not something you purchase.
It is something you train and develop.

Once you understand the feel and put in a few focused minutes every day, you will notice immediate changes. Your drives will dip harder. Your dinks will stay lower. Your drops will become more reliable.

And you will start controlling points instead of reacting to them.

Give yourself those twelve minutes. Stay consistent. Pay attention to feel.

The spin will come.

See you on the courts,
Coach Jordan Briones