5 Ways to Improve Your Drives, Drops, and Volleys

Practice does not have to be boring. In this video, Coach Tony Roig and Paul (Director of Pickleball at Pickle & Pint in Largo, Florida) walk through five drills you can do with one partner that sharpen every part of your game. You will learn: Baseline chain hitting — Work on ball-body separation, weight transfer, and trajectory. Drives and volleys — One player drives from the baseline, the other punches volleys from the NVZ. Builds rhythm and the discipline of keeping the ball in play. Drops and volleys — Same setup, but now you are dropping. Works your third and fifth shot drops while your partner reads dipping balls. Dealer's choice — Mix the drives and drops. Your partner has to read what is coming, which is exactly what happens in a real game. The bracketed transition drill — Move through a small zone with a cone or dot, hitting different shots as you go. Builds the footwork piece most players skip. The Slinky — Work your way forward and back through the transition zone, both cooperative and aggressive versions. A quick word on safety. Footwork drills only work if you can move safely. If you are not comfortable with your movement, get with a local coach or join us inside our training before you push the pace. If you like this type of coaching, check out one of our four free mini-courses at TonyRoigPickleball.com. —————————————————————— Tony Roig Pickleball helps players understand the game instead of just collecting tips: strategy, the mental game, and the decisions that decide pickleball rallies. 🌐 Website: tonyroigpickleball.com We recommend Pickleball Central for your pickleball needs. Using our affiliate link at https://pickleballcentral.com/tonyroig helps fund content like this. Customers will get up to a 10% discount. Discounts may vary by product, and some exclusions apply. We earn a commission on purchases. 🛒 Tony's Amazon storefront — books, training tools, and gear Tony uses: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tonyroigpickleballformerlyin2pickle?ccs_id=77992b29-49a7-48a5-a01b-9035a0cc01a2 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 🎙 Pickleball Therapy Podcast — dedicated to your pickleball mindset and improvement: https://link.chtbl.com/pickleballtherapy Contact: hello@tonyroigpickleball.com Connect Instagram: @bestpickleballcoach Facebook: @tonyroigpickleball TikTok: bestpickleballcoach