Third Shot Communication
Basic (2.0-3.0)
Pickleball Strategy Topics
Third Shot Strategy Topics
Explore 36 Third Shot strategy topics organized by module and covered in the Pickleball35 App and Book.
Third Shot Basics - Drop, Drive, or Lob
Basic (2.0-3.0)
Third Shot Drive -Advanced
Advanced (3.5+)
Third Shot Drop -Advanced
Advanced (3.5+)
- Third Shot Drop - Target the Backhand Foot
- Third Shot Drop - Target the Player in Front of Your Partner
- Third Shot Drop - When Both Forehands Are in the Middle
- Third Shot Drop - No Forehand in the Middle
- The 5th and 7th Shot Drop
- Moving in the Transition Zone
- Third Shot Drop - Move Forward Together
- Third Shot Drop Success - Put Away a Popup
- Third Shot Drop Mistake - Rushing In
- Third Shot Drop Mistake - Drawing Opponent Forward
Drop Shot Defense
Advanced (3.5+)
Poaching
Advanced (3.5+)
Overhead Smash
Advanced (3.5+)
Complete strategy scenarios, visual diagrams, and detailed explanations are available in the Pickleball Strategy App and Book.