One of the biggest questions in pickleball is whether to drive or drop on the third shot. If you have ever stood behind the baseline thinking should I drive this or play it safe, you are not alone.
There is no single rule that works every time. But there is a simple way to read the return that makes the decision a lot easier.
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Technique
Struggling with the third shot drop? Instead of forcing the perfect drop from the baseline, use a third shot drive to create an easier fifth shot drop and transition to the kitchen with more confidence.
Technique
The lob catches a lot of doubles teams off guard. Not because they can't run it down, but because nobody knows whose job it is. Here's the rule that fixes that instantly.
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