Pickleball · Drill of the week · Week 3

Third-shot drop

A soft arc from the baseline that drops into the kitchen, giving you time to move up to the line.

Video walkthrough

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The on-court video for this drill is in production. The full step-by-step is below — and our in-depth guide goes deeper still.

How to do it

1From the baseline after the return, hit a soft, arcing shot that drops into the kitchen.
2Take the pace off — the goal is to land it soft so you can advance, not to win outright.
3Follow your drop forward toward the kitchen line.

Coaching cue

Soft arc into the kitchen, then move up.