TransitioningIntermediate

Slinky Drill

10-20 min Partner Pickleballs, Net

Setup

One player starts at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) line and the other starts at the baseline, facing each other.

Drill Instructions

1) Begin a controlled dink rally. 2) The player at the NVZ slowly backs up toward the baseline while the baseline player moves forward toward the net. 3) Once positions have swapped, reverse the movement so the players return to their original spots. 4) Maintain the rally throughout the entire transition.

Goal

Complete three full rotations (up and back) without breaking the rally.

Coach Tip

Keep your steps small and your paddle out in front to handle the changing ball depth.

Avoid

Avoid rushing the movement; focus on the rhythm of the 'slinky' and keeping the ball in play.

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