How Points Are ACTUALLY Scored in Pickleball - The Numbers Don’t Lie

Almost 40% of points at the 3.5 tournament level are simply GIFTED to the other team. Coach Tony Roig breaks down real US Open footage and reveals exactly how points are scored in the women's game — and the third shot drop only accounts for 13%. Here's what actually wins points: 🔹 Gifted points — 38% 🔹 Drives off short returns — 22% 🔹 Keeping the ball alive — 18% 🔹 Third shot drop — just 13% Stop over-investing in the shot that barely moves the needle. Full video on the In2Pickle channel! #pickleball #pickleballtips #thirdshot #pickleballstrategy #pickleballdata #in2pickle #tonyroig Connect with us: Website - http://www.BetterPickleball.com Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/BetterPickleballcom Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/BetterPickleballcom TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pickleballtok Email: Tony@BetterPickleball.com. Important disclosure: We're proud affiliates for some of these tools, meaning if you click a link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are based on deep experience with and knowledge of these companies and their products, and we recommend them because they are genuinely helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we may receive. Please don't spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.