Drill

Drills

Pickleball

Third Shot Drop Under Footwork Pressure

Hit a clean drop while still moving forward, not just from a set position

10 min
5 x 10 drops hit on the move
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Start behind the baseline and jog forward as the feed is served.
  2. 2Time the split step so contact happens while your body is still advancing.
  3. 3Keep the paddle face open and swing low-to-high with soft hands.
  4. 4Land the drop in the kitchen and continue moving to the line.

What to focus on

Soft hands and a stable base even while advancing.

Common mistake

Rushing the swing to catch up with footwork, causing a popped-up drop.