Pickleball Wall Drills for You to Practice

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Here is how I practice different pickleball shots using a wall. These are great for warming up, training for a tournament or even to just get a healthy exercise in!
I've used these wall drills when I didn't have a training partner and when I wanted to level up my game to be more competitive at a higher level.
I hope these wall drills help you too!
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Пікірлер: 77

@melisamelisa8929 23 күн бұрын

Awesome drills! Also the Oliver-Sport paddle has helped me refine my technique noticeably.

@CalvinKeeney 23 күн бұрын

Thanks so much and sounds good! Glad you found one you like :)

@linsu2854 7 ай бұрын

One of the best wall drills on KZfaq. Thank you Calvin.

@CalvinKeeney 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words and am glad you enjoyed the video :)

@daisychee7783 19 күн бұрын

Thank you v much for these excellent drills Calvin. I will do them later this afternoon.

@CalvinKeeney 18 күн бұрын

You're welcome! I hope you enjoy them Daisy :)

@greenbayequine6133 Жыл бұрын

The wall is always there! I set up a section of net 2ft. From the wall and drive a ball 20 ft away and on the return work on putting a drop between the wall and the net.

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

I like this idea! I can imagine it. Seems effect for 3rd shot drive into 5th shot drop. Thanks for the suggestion!

@skipgilbert1190 Жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a wall. Thanks for posting this. When I fined one I will have a some drills to practice.

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and I'm glad you have some drills to practice!

@tenayaasan1345 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Calvin. I basically learned how to play tennis on a wall, but had not yet figured out how to use the wall for pickleball. This is very very helpful!!!

@CalvinKeeney 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tenaya! I'm happy to hear it was helpful. Good luck using the wall as you did in tennis :)

@savrtym Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks Calvin this gives a sequence to follow just like a point unfolds.

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the nice feedback :) I'm glad you liked it!

@TrickstheB 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank You!

@CalvinKeeney 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim :) I'm glad it was helpful

@christinekirchner515 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Calvin, great ideas and really liked #7 putting all together. Just starting out and beginning week 4...no lessons but tips from other players as I play...does help two days a week beginners/intermediates play on one court and the more advanced players on two others...

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Christine! I'm glad you liked the video and have a good place to play :)

@cluek9780 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed: simple, straight to the point. Glad to be reminded of short swings. (Hitting it high is other-than best practice). Loved the mixup, tho I’ll serve from 22ft, and try to practice dinking coming *down at the wall. Subbed!

@CalvinKeeney 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great C Luek! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos

@rainmaker6335 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best PB wall drill I have seen so far..GOOD JOB !

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks Rainmaker :) I'm glad you liked it!!

@ramonbobea48 3 ай бұрын

Simple and clear instructions 👍🏽 Awesome video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@CalvinKeeney 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ramon! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

@laurawhitfill9496 6 ай бұрын

Loved it!

@CalvinKeeney 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@angelparis2071 Жыл бұрын

Awesome drills. 👍🏻👏👏👏🥰

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Angel!

@frankmatthews3755 Жыл бұрын

I just started playing and I know these drills are going to help me in my development! Thanks for producing this insightful and most helpful instructional video. Best wishes for your continued success!!!

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank! I appreciate the feedback and support. Good luck in your games :)

@130rne Жыл бұрын

Welcome to your new addiction. 🙂

@ottoman1755 Жыл бұрын

Appreciated! Much!

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@pjpj2639 3 жыл бұрын

Have been doing wall drills for a couple of yrs. has been great for hand speed. Really like your reset drill.....had never thought of that

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks PJ! I enjoy wall drills. Great for me to tournament prep or even just to warm up when I need it. The reset drill is fun :)

@roncarr5222 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very very helpful. Thank you so much!

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! I appreciate your feedback and am glad you found it helpful :)

@fkporsche1 Жыл бұрын

Great demo

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@AnnMitt Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I need to find a wall and practice.

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Ann. I hope you find one :)

@vinnavuong20 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video, l like how you included everything in the end for the last drill. How many repetitions for each shot should we do when we practice?

@CalvinKeeney 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! That is nice to hear. I would say focus more reps on the skills that seem the most challenging. There isn't a magic number but try to drill in a way that is fun. You will quit if too boring. With that in mind, I will do certain drills until I'm either a bit physically exhausted and need a rest. Or if they start getting too boring I will modify the drill or switch. Some days I need to improve my drive more so I will focus most of that wall drill time on that. Sprinkling in some other drills. While some days I just want to hone all of my skills and I will do a fairly even mix of the drills. I usually focus on time spent versus number of balls. So if I have 10 minutes to hit on the wall before I play, then I might do 8 minutes of drives and 2 minutes of other. Or 2 minutes on 5 different skills, etc. Hope that helps! Keep it fun is the main point from this

@moreauda1 Жыл бұрын

Great video Calvin

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Darrell!

@siolecarg1527 3 жыл бұрын

🤩 Awesome video! Very helpful! 🙏

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :) I'm happy to hear you liked it!!

@SDPBALLCOACH 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, good idea to post it. Try taping squares ⬛ on the wall to give urself a target. You really should drill the serve from an accurate distance a it's fairly easy to determine if it would have been in or not.. This is a good one though.

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! I appreciate it. For serving, do you measure the distance from baseline to net (wall)?

@SDPBALLCOACH 3 жыл бұрын

@@CalvinKeeney Yeah, should be about 11' back from the wall put another line/square about 1 1/2 ft. Above the existing line and that's your new target. 😉 I'm going to be "experimenting" with a 24"x24" piece of plywood that I can hang from chain link fence.. We'll see.. Take care.. Kev-

@liz-sy2lj Жыл бұрын

How do you execute a third shot drop if the opponent hits their shot extremely hard, low, and deep? With emphasis on low?

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

That's kind of tough to answer in text, but I would say to point the top of the paddle at the ground (not to the side fence), be strong with the paddle and do a somewhat scooping or tossing motion like you would do to throw a bean bag

@vivarogers7871 3 жыл бұрын

😇so useful!! 😻 love it, thanks

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Viva! I hope your league is going well :) Miss you!

@malikahmad8170 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and skills.

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Malik :) That is nice to read!

@Mr.Martini549 2 жыл бұрын

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@tiyans 15 күн бұрын

what distance where u from wall.. practice drive, dropshot and serrve?

@CalvinKeeney 14 күн бұрын

However far is comfortable for me to hit the ball after it bounces back from the wall. In the video maybe 5-7 ft on dinks and 15-18ft on drives. Depends on type of ball/wall and how hard I’m hitting

@Cindicain Жыл бұрын

great!! I was just wondering about your grip? I have a habit of keeping my pointer where you are, but I'm always reminded of the proper grips

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

I personally just use whatever feels natural to me. Some shots I keep my finger high on the grip, touching the paddle like you see. And sometimes I choke down to hit the ball harder. Usually choking up on the paddle gives you control like a ping pong paddle. And choking down on the paddle gives you a bit more power. You can practice both and dont worry about what grip is "right". If it's not injuring you and it feels good, then use it in my opinion :)

@jimcolclasure7508 3 жыл бұрын

Another good and useful video. Thanks Calvin.

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch, Jim! I'm glad you liked it and hope your games are going well. I miss seeing you around as often!

@SlamMasterPickleball 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the Slam Master Practice/Training Paddle. Much better than wall drills! And before you dismiss it as looking easy - it's harder than it looks - especially volleys. The training is similar to a boxer practicing with a speed bag. You gain so much more paddle control. More variables than wall drills. Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g515pdiTzdG9kps.html

@RC-dj8rp 11 ай бұрын

Watch later

@mauricetate3571 Жыл бұрын

I feel your drives would be more consistent if you used your body rotation more. This allows a more relaxed swing giving more control. Body unwinds first, relaxed arm follows. You see this principle in all sports, baseball. Martial arts, table tennis etc.

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

One thing to look for in Pickleball is that the ball comes back very quickly. Typically you want to be moving in right after the drive to get a short volley hit by your opponent. I encourage players to make sure they don't overhit/over rotate, putting their body out of position for the next shot. I see what you are saying Maurice and I will think about it more as it applies to my drives. Thanks for the insight!

@blipco5 3 жыл бұрын

Subscriber 203 🔎

@CalvinKeeney 3 жыл бұрын

Woohooo! Lucky sub #203 :) Haha! Love it

@skipgilbert1190 Жыл бұрын

It looks like you choke up on the paddle, do you?

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

I do choke up on a lot of shots. Particularly volleys and control shots like drop shots. Whatever feels natural

@redelfpickleballfundamentals 3 жыл бұрын

Zero-Zero-Two Start.

@liz-sy2lj Жыл бұрын

hey, i really like your instruction...but i was noticing...looks like you are holding your paddle much like one would hold a ping pong paddle. am i correct on this? if so, i guess that's okay right?

@CalvinKeeney Жыл бұрын

Hey Liz. Thanks for the nice words :) Yes it's ok to hold the paddle like a ping pong paddle. It's normally done when you want more control of the paddle

@billr6879 2 жыл бұрын

Pickleball would be much more fun and would speed the game up if a point was rewarded to the team that won the point whether the team was serving or not. You could expand the scoring to 21 (or some other number) instead of 11. In a similar manner, this was done in volleyball where the rule was changed that a point was awarded to the team that won the point regardless of whether the team was serving or not. This rule change made the game much more fun to play volleyball because the game went faster. The same could be said for pickleball if the rule change went into effect. I did this while playing with my son and now we always play this way where a point is awarded for each serve to the person (or team) when we play together. Someone ought to request or propose this rule change.

@CalvinKeeney 2 жыл бұрын

Major League Pickleball has adopted this rally scoring into their format. You should check them out! Great matches and fun to watch