Pickleball
Crosscourt Third Shot Drop
Land drops crosscourt to use the longer diagonal for margin
10 min
5 x 10 crosscourt drops
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward land drops crosscourt to use the longer diagonal for margin.
Instructions
- 1Feed from the same-side baseline corner every rep.
- 2Aim the drop crosscourt into the far kitchen corner using the longer diagonal.
- 3Keep the paddle face open with a gentle push, not a swing.
- 4Move up two steps only after three consecutive soft landings.
What to focus on
Using the diagonal distance for a bigger safety margin.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 crosscourt drops
Common mistake
Aiming straight ahead over the shorter, riskier distance.