How to Hit a Third Shot Drop in Pickleball in 5 Easy Steps

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The 3rd shot drop is one of the most essential shots in pickleball but it can also be one of the most frustrating and difficult to hit. If you’ve ever been frustrated with this shot, you’re not alone. But you should also know that if you can dink, you can hit the third shot drop. Today we’re going to look at how to hit this shot, take it step by step, and I’ll share some practical tips to help you implement it quickly and compete at a higher level.
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@Ali.Abdulla 2 жыл бұрын

criminally underrated channel

@HighFivePickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Feel free to share the channel on Facebook - that would help a lot!

@terryhelton4962 Жыл бұрын

Best video on 3rd shot. Didnt know that the ball should apex on my side. I was always hitting the apex at the net. Thanks so much , this will change my game!!

@HighFivePickleball Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Hope it helps. Thank you for the comment!

@MichaelKada Жыл бұрын

Great explanation!

@HighFivePickleball 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

@gerrydertinger7447 Жыл бұрын

I took to the court trying to focus on this 3rd shot. Found it challenging when my opponents banged a solid hit low trajectory 2nd shot deep into my court. Certainly not the soft lobbs shown in your video, but the concepts I still accept. Just quite the challenge.

@HighFivePickleball Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Gerry. If your opponent hits a deep serve return with pace, it will add an extra challenge to your third shot, for sure. That's one of the amazing parts of pickleball! The strategy. How could you weaponize your serve to give you better odds on your third shot? Here are a few things to consider on the thirds if you're still having trouble: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ia9do9h4rNu5hqM.html And here is a quick tutorial on the transition zone: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJOlaMajtZjahqM.html Hope that helps-

@coder6083 Жыл бұрын

Being able to attack a drop seems difficult, depending on the level of your opponent. I’ve gotten better at the drop and now I’m working on letting out balls go out. Lol

@ralphdobson2389 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very easy to follow and good graphics.

@HighFivePickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

@davidfarmer8992 Жыл бұрын

Great job of explaining the steps. Thanks!

@HighFivePickleball Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@coder6083 Жыл бұрын

Great video, amazing drops!

@HighFivePickleball Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davidmarion7215 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained!!!

@HighFivePickleball Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@leej2024 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Only part I disagree is dropping it toward/in front of the opponent who's still transitioning toward the net. Drop shots are best when both opponents are at the net; otherwise either drop in front (ideally at "backhand" side) of the opponent who's already at the net, or, hit a groundstroke (ideally aiming at the feet) of the opponent still transitioning.

@HighFivePickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. I agree about hitting a ground stroke at the feet of the person in transition. That’s what I meant in the video but didn’t communicate it clearly. Thanks for clarifying!

@johng3621 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video! Really like the comparison to throwing the bean bag in corn hole. Emphasizes that the dink is different than a hit. Thanks!

@HighFivePickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad that it helps. Thanks for watching

@RSH137 2 жыл бұрын

nice set of reminders.

@HighFivePickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@arautus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pointers. I'm just getting into this.

@HighFivePickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Feel free to check out highfivepickleball.com/path if you want more step-by-step info.

@arautus 2 жыл бұрын

@@HighFivePickleball will do!

@michaelfries1443 2 жыл бұрын

don't rush the kitchen if your shot is attackable was a key takeaway from this video for me

@HighFivePickleball 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great, I’m glad it was helpful

@moasaad 2 жыл бұрын

Plz consider making a video on different techniques to improve “Un-attackable” dinks / 3rd shots!

@HighFivePickleball 2 жыл бұрын

You got it! I’ll add it to the list. Thanks, Mo!

@ronbroberg3022 Жыл бұрын

I believe being able to consistently hit a 3rd drop helps neutralize someone who might be more skilled than me in other areas and gives me a chance to win.

@HighFivePickleball Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Great point