Pickleball
Return-of-Drive Depth Control
Control depth on groundstrokes when receiving hard drives from the baseline
8 min
5 x 12 driven feeds returned
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward control depth on groundstrokes when receiving hard drives from the baseline.
Instructions
- 1Partner drives hard, flat balls from the opposite baseline.
- 2Meet the ball with a shortened backswing and a firm, stable paddle face.
- 3Redirect with moderate pace, prioritizing depth over power.
- 4Track how many groundstrokes land past the opponent's baseline third-shot zone.
What to focus on
Shortening the backswing against pace to control depth.
Recommended reps
5 x 12 driven feeds returned
Common mistake
Taking a big swing against a hard drive and sending it long or wide.