Pickleball
Defending Against the Erne
Recognize and neutralize opponent erne setups as a team
10 min
6 x 8 dink rallies with simulated erne threats
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward recognize and neutralize opponent erne setups as a team.
Instructions
- 1Rally dinks while one opponent occasionally steps toward the sideline post to erne.
- 2The dinking team should aim shots away from the post, not wide crosscourt.
- 3The non-dinking partner watches for the erne setup and calls it early.
- 4Adjust target selection immediately once an erne threat is identified.
What to focus on
Team communication to spot and react to erne setups.
Recommended reps
6 x 8 dink rallies with simulated erne threats
Common mistake
Continuing to dink wide crosscourt after the opponent shows erne intent.