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If you're struggling with your drops, maybe they're going into the net, or worse - high to your opponent's forehand, then this is a MUST watch video. Learn how to master the drop in 3 simple steps!

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My name is Jordan Briones (co-founder of PrimeTime Pickleball), and I've started this channel to provide you the best pickleball content on YouTube. My goal (and passion) is to help you become the best player that you can be.

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[carolinehammond]

This really helps watching you two demonstrate. I get a lot from watching these videos. Thank you Jordan and Katrina!

[steveiannazzo]

I think you are so right in this approach. Isolate a skill and practice it under ideal conditions. And understand that when you get into a game you'll have to adjust for game conditions. I don't think one will reach his potential by trying to learn skills in game situations. And its not fair to your partner either.

Get a drill partner or a coach. Learn in a no-fault practice environment. Compete in a competitive environment.

Or at least that's the hidden gem I got from this video...in addition to the drilling format suggestions of course. I'll try them this weekend with my drill partner.

Thanks for the videos. This one as well as the many others.

[andyweiner]

Sometimes I find myself admiring my 3rd shot drop rather than hitting and moving toward the net using split steps. Other times I move toward the net before hitting the 3rd shot drop. Sequencing is so important; hit then move and move quickly but don't hurry. Love your videos

[alexspitzer]

Could you do more paddle review videos? Or what to look for in a paddle? What all the different cores and faces actually do? Love your videos!

[stevebentley]

3rd shot drop, ouch, that one is tough, either net and high which leads to a slam. But I keep trying🙂. Thanks for the drill tips, again your videos are super, have a great holiday season Jordan!

[JohnsBen]

Great tips, Coach JB! Gonna work on these w wifey

[daveharter]

I noticed about two weeks ago when practicing third shot drops. I tend to position myself a little off to the side. and swing up on the ball, kind of a straight-up arm thing. My point getting too is that I use this same straight-up arm swing on four different shots with pretty much the same swing. Serve, dink, drop, and lob shots. It's a little different touch, but it's pretty much the same swing. It seems to simplify it a little.

[stacysmeader]

Love the videos Jordan, you’re 1 of my “Go to” guys.
I laugh though, when I see you twirl the paddle mid rally, not good practice for me, as I’m constantly picking it up! Lol

[bruce]

great video, i see that your paddle is horizontal as compared to the head of the paddle more downwards, is this better?

[MagicPickleball]

Nice video as always! Can you please review Project 003 Invikta vs Power Air Invikta?

[btreese]

What is your target area? When I do drop drills, I usually target about 1 foot in front of the NVZ line.

Most of the players I play against can take that drop that doesn't bounce and turn it into an offensive roll volley from their ankles. It's frustrating...is there a way to prevent that? I've been trying a 70% 3rd shot drive then getting an easier ball to hit a 5th shot drop with and that seems to be a little better...as long as my drive is on that day.

[kathleenmontavon]

Would the 3rd progression be a more realistic drill if serving diagonally instead of straight?

[JackBB]

Thank you for the video (and all your videos), Jordan! If you hit a 3rd shot drop from the baseline too high and stay back, the opponents can drop your drop shot into the kitchen making it very hard to get to the net to return it. Do you have any suggestions for that? It happens to me (and my partners) too often.

[DGDancemonkey]

Can you tell me what you would set the pickle lobster at for this? Beginner here!

[surfineagle]

Great advice, this is exactly how we warm up prior to playing. I have a question unrelated to the video. How often should I replace a paddle being a 4.0+ player using it 5 times a week up to 3 hours a day? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[CyberSonic]

When you say "be balanced in all your shots", what do you mean by that? Do you mean that our weight should be equally distributed on both feet?

[herberthames]

While dinking your feet are parallel to the net but at the base line you are perpendicular. How valuable is this drill given the different stance? Should the drop look to your opponents like every other baseline drive? If I hit my drop while parallel to the net I will give the shot away as a drop.

[jimkazmarek]

Nothing new here! If you are going to do these drills but never take a 3rd or 5th shot drop then why bother? You have to develop this technique and use it
Thanks Jordan! Always good to be reminded to work on footwork and hit out front.

[cyclone]

Do you realize your spinning your paddle like crazy between shots ? Great video

[gg]

As one gets older or not as fast, returners have begun to drop it short and not try to keep you back! Wonder if you are at the baseline, your shot should be a drive or lob! Nothing more discouraging as the short drop!