Pickleball
Crossover Step Wide-Ball Recovery
Recover balance quickly after being pulled wide off the kitchen line
10 min
6 x 10 wide-ball reps, alternating sides
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward recover balance quickly after being pulled wide off the kitchen line.
Instructions
- 1Partner feeds a wide ball off the kitchen line, alternating sides each rep.
- 2Use a crossover step to reach the ball efficiently rather than a lunge.
- 3Hit a controlled reset or dink and recover to center with shuffle steps.
- 4Reset to center court position before the next wide feed.
What to focus on
Crossover mechanics for distance, shuffle steps for recovery.
Recommended reps
6 x 10 wide-ball reps, alternating sides
Common mistake
Lunging wide and staying stuck out of position for the next ball.