Pickleball
Overhead Backpedal-to-Smash
Track deep lobs with proper backpedal footwork before smashing
8 min
5 x 10 deep lobs
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward track deep lobs with proper backpedal footwork before smashing.
Instructions
- 1Start at the kitchen line as a partner lobs deep toward the baseline.
- 2Turn the hips sideways and cross-step backward rather than backpedaling flat-footed.
- 3Let the ball drop slightly before contact to control the smash.
- 4Recover forward immediately to the kitchen line after the swing.
What to focus on
Cross-step footwork instead of a flat backpedal.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 deep lobs
Common mistake
Backpedaling flat-footed, arriving off-balance and mistiming contact.