Baseline Drops: Topspin Pressure Instead of Slice
Elite Pickleball Coaching: slicing a drop from the baseline is risky — if it does not bounce below the net, the opponent tees off as you come in and you cannot cover chest/feet/sides.
Third-Shot Guide: Deep Drive-Then-Drop, Medium Drop, Short Rip
Tanner’s third-shot guide keys off return depth. On a deep return, drive the first ball to create an easier next ball to drop.
Don’t Spin Most Drops: Timing Risk on a Defensive Shot
Aylex on spin vs no-spin drops: adding spin means brushing faster for more RPM, which raises timing risk. A drop is usually a defensive shot — you are already stressed, so layering a brush is a bad trade.
Third-Shot Masterclass: Pick by Depth and Ball Height
Parth Mody maps the third shot to where you are and how high the ball is. Behind the baseline, hit a defensive drive and look to drop the next one.
Two-Handed Back Drop: Fix Arm Control, Plateau, and Hand Dominance
The Prince of Pickleball flags three common two-handed back-drop mistakes. First, players overuse the arm to steer the ball — shift body weight instead so pace and direction come from the load, not a wristy steer.
Drive, Drop or Drip: Choosing Your Third to Reach the Kitchen
Connor Garnett skips pure technique and focuses on when to hit each third shot so you actually get to the kitchen.
3 Things to up your pickleball IQ! #pickleball #pickleballtips
tanner.pickleball boils shot selection down to three rules: drop balls below your waist, roll when you have time, and attack balls above your waist.