THIRD SHOT DROP DRILL
Next, you want to make sure that your paddle face is open.
As you’re hitting this shot, it’s important that the ball goes up
– giving you the arc you want to hit a good shot. The motion of
the shot is going to be a lot like a serve in pickleball or a softball
toss as you’re coming through in an upward motion.
then actually hit the third shot drop with your paddle. As a
result, the trajectory of your shot should be very similar to the
toss you just had.
Remember, when you are tossing or hitting the ball in this
drill, the trajectory of your shot should be an arching motion. To
quote Brian Staub, “The apex of your shot should be on your side
of the net.”
THE 3RD SHOT DRILL
WES: Here’s a very simple drill to help you work through the
key elements of hitting this shot. What you’re going to do first is
you’re going to go back to the baseline. You’re going to put your
paddle down. You’re going to grab a ball, put it in your paddle
hand, get low, and go through the motions of trying to toss the
third shot drop into the kitchen.
After you do that 10 or 20 times and you feel comfortable
lifting the ball and staying low, you’re going to pick up your
paddle again. You’re going to drop the ball, let it bounce, and
RUSTY: So, that’s your Pickleball 411 for today. Everybody,
we really hope this has been helpful. And now there’s only one
thing left to do, and that’s go play!
Special Thanks to: Wes Gabrielsen, Steve Paranto, Brian Staub,
Matt Staub and The Villages.
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