Pickleball
Third Shot Drop Ladder
Repeatable drop arc that lands in the kitchen
12 min
4 x 15 drops (deep, mid, short feeds)
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start at the baseline with a partner or ball machine feeding returns.
- 2Take the paddle back low and push the ball with a stable face — no wrist flick.
- 3Aim for the apex on your side of the net so the ball falls into the kitchen.
- 4Move up two steps only after a drop that lands soft.
What to focus on
Contact out in front with a quiet paddle face.
Common mistake
Swinging up from behind the body, which pops the drop up.