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2 drops and attack self-feed

This is an excerpt from The Pickleball Drill Book by Suzee Anderson.

2 DROPS AND ATTACK SELF-FEED

TYPE OF SHOT

Drop shot, swing volley

PROGRESSION LEVEL

1

EQUIPMENT

Target rings

NUMBER OF PLAYERS

1 player

OBJECTIVE

This drill focuses on developing fluid movement through the transition zone by ­combining forehand drops with a swinging volley attack, helping players develop rhythm, balance, and aggressive forward momentum during point play.

SETUP

• Set up target rings: 2 crosscourt at the NVZ line and 1 in the middle of the court in transition zone.
• Start at the baseline with 3 balls in hand.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Self-feed the 1st ball and hit a crosscourt forehand drop shot, moving forward.
2. Self-feed the 2nd ball and hit another crosscourt forehand drop shot, continuing to move forward.
3. Self-feed the 3rd ball and hit a swing volley attack aiming up the middle target.
4. Repeat the sequence for multiple rounds—both directions crosscourt.

FOCUS POINTS

• Remember to progress forward after each shot—shot 1 from the baseline, shot 2 from the transition zone, and shot 3 from the NVZ.
• Emphasize a strong forward weight transfer to naturally move up the court.
• Maintain smooth momentum and follow-through toward your target with each swing to reinforce direction, balance, and purposeful movement.

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