PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION
PRACTICE DRILL
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WITH ROB CASSIDY,
INSTRUCTOR FOR LEVEL UP PICKLEBALL CAMPS
AND ENGAGE 5.0 PRO
e practice and practice our
dinking shots so we can
neutralize our opponents’
ability to attack us. At the same
time, a properly disguised offensive
lob can be easily executed from
a seemingly harmless dink shot.
Here’s a great drill for three people
to practice dinking, lobbing, hitting
a successful drop shot and, finally,
completing the exchange with a
good fourth shot kitchen drop.
Although a young, energetic team
can do this drill with two players,
most find it easier to complete with
three. Here’s the proper three-
player sequence:
y y Player B dinks the ball with
Player A.
y y When properly set and balanced,
Player A executes a disguised lob
over Player B. The goal is to hit
the ball high enough that Player
B cannot reach it, and deep
enough that it falls in the back 3
to 5 feet of the court.
y y Player C will then hit a drop back
to Player A in the kitchen.
y y Player A will complete the
sequence by re-dropping the ball
back to Player B in the kitchen.
y y Repeat and be sure to rotate so
everyone gets an opportunity
with each shot.
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When done properly, these shots
will allow you to practice your dinks,
lobs, drops and reset shots in a
controlled and cooperative setting. •