Pickleball
Transition Zone Drive Defense Footwork
Move forward through the transition zone while defending drives without stalling
10 min
6 x 10 progressive drives while advancing
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start at the baseline while a partner drives balls at increasing pace.
- 2After each reset or block, take one deliberate step forward.
- 3Keep the paddle out in front and knees bent through every step forward.
- 4Stop advancing only when you reach the kitchen line.
What to focus on
Continuous forward progress paired with stable paddle position.
Common mistake
Freezing in the transition zone out of fear of the next drive.