Pickleball
Serve & Return Depth Targets
Deep serves and deep returns with a clean move to the line
10 min
4 x 20 serves, 4 x 20 returns
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward deep serves and deep returns with a clean move to the line.
Instructions
- 1Place a target line 3 feet inside the baseline on the far side.
- 2Serve 20 balls to the target with the same toss and drop every time.
- 3Switch roles: return 20 serves deep, then sprint to the kitchen line.
- 4Score only the serves and returns that land past the target line.
What to focus on
Same paddle path every rep, then immediate forward movement.
Recommended reps
4 x 20 serves, 4 x 20 returns
Common mistake
Short returns that let the server take the kitchen first.