Drill

Drills

Pickleball

Transition Zone Reset

Absorb drives and reset while moving forward

10 min
6 x 10 resets from three depths
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Stand mid-court while a partner drives from the baseline.
  2. 2Split step as they contact, freeze the paddle out front, and let the ball die.
  3. 3Take one step forward after each successful reset.
  4. 4Repeat from three depths: back, mid, and just behind the kitchen.

What to focus on

Stopping your feet before contact so the paddle stays still.

Common mistake

Backing up or swinging at the reset.