Pickleball
Third Shot Drive Lane Targets
Drive low and flat through a chosen lane instead of always dropping
10 min
4 x 12 drives alternating middle and sideline lanes
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Feed from the baseline simulating a return.
- 2Drive the third shot flat and low, aiming below net-tape height at the net.
- 3Alternate targets: middle seam, then sideline, calling the lane before contact.
- 4Follow the drive in to the transition zone, splitting on the opponent's contact.
What to focus on
Flat paddle face and low trajectory rather than a lofted drop.
Common mistake
Driving too high, giving the opponent an easy put-away volley.