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PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION
PICKLEBALL 411
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BY RUSTY HOWES | WWW.PICKLEBALLCHANNEL.COM
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Matt Staub
ickleball 411 is one of the most-watched shows on
Pickleball Channel because of its commitment to
providing helpful information about the sport of
pickleball. However, we know that it is often nice
to have an article you can refer to as a companion to your
instruction and training.
This article features two great pickleball players and
instructors, Matt and Brian Staub of Poach Pickleball.
They are top 5.0 players and teachers who also happen
THE THIRD SHOT
Brian: The third shot is the third ball that’s hit in the
point process. The first ball would be the serve. The second
ball would be the return, which would be the receiving
team returning the ball, and the third ball is nothing more
than the transition shot from the serving team to be able
to get to the net.
THIRD SHOT DRILL
Matt: We’re going to give you a drill that will help you
work on your third shot as well as practice transitioning
through No Man’s Land as you gain the net.
to be father and son! While Pickleball Channel was in
central Florida at The Villages, Matt and Brian did a fun
video about how to improve your mechanics and get up
to the net. Included in this video is a great drill for the
third shot, which can help improve your game. After
you have read through the article version, be sure to
check out the entire video on Pickleball Channel so you
can really see the drill in action.
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