StrategyIntermediate

Around the Post Practice

10-20 min Partner Pickleball paddle, Balls, Two targets (Cones)

Setup

Player A stands at the kitchen line. Player B stands at the opposite kitchen line with a bucket of balls. Place a cone 2 feet outside the sideline.

Drill Instructions

1) Player B feeds a sharp, cross-court dink that pulls Player A wide. 2) Player A hustles outside the sideline to reach the ball. 3) Player A strikes the ball low and hard past the net post into the backcourt. 4) Reset and repeat for 10 reps, then switch roles.

Goal

Successfully land 7 out of 10 ATP attempts within the court boundaries.

Coach Tip

Wait for the ball to travel as far outside the court as possible before swinging to ensure a clear path around the post.

Avoid

Do not try to hit over the net; the goal is to keep the ball low and bypass the net entirely.

Listen to your Coach

Miles will walk you through this drill.

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