To develop the fundamental technique for hitting a soft third shot drop that bounces in the opponent's kitchen, allowing the hitting team to advance to the NVZ.
Equipment
- Pickleball paddles
- Pickleballs
- Pickleball court
How to run it
Player 1 serves, Player 2 returns deep. Player 1 then hits a third shot drop aiming for the opponent's kitchen. Focus on a contact point around knee level, paddle face moving forward towards the target, and body weight transferring forward. Practice hitting crosscourt and down-the-line drops.
Coach Dave’s cues
Let the ball fall and decelerate before contact. Use legs and finish towards the target. Ensure body momentum comes forward. Aim for the ball to bounce in the kitchen. Focus on a low-to-high swing path.
Watch for
Dropping the paddle head and coming back up sharply. Rushing the shot. Hitting the ball too high or too deep, making it attackable. Not letting the ball drop enough before contact.