Pickleball
Low Volley Defense at the Feet
Handle low, fast balls aimed at the feet without popping them up
10 min
6 x 10 low drives fed at the feet
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward handle low, fast balls aimed at the feet without popping them up.
Instructions
- 1Partner drives low balls directly at your feet and body from mid-range.
- 2Bend the knees to get the paddle face down to the ball's height.
- 3Block with an open face, letting the ball die rather than swinging.
- 4Reset paddle position immediately for the next low feed.
What to focus on
Getting low with the legs instead of dropping the paddle head.
Recommended reps
6 x 10 low drives fed at the feet
Common mistake
Dropping the paddle head and popping the volley up for an easy put-away.