Pickleball
Overhead Drop-Step Reps
Get behind lobs and finish the overhead
8 min
5 x 8 overheads per side
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Set at the kitchen line while a partner lobs over your head.
- 2Drop-step and shuffle back so the ball is in front of your hitting shoulder.
- 3Turn sideways, point up with the off hand, and drive through with a compact swing.
- 4Recover forward to the line before the next lob.
What to focus on
Arriving behind the ball instead of reaching backward.
Common mistake
Backpedaling flat-footed and hitting the overhead off balance.