This advanced shot will turn your opponent's 3rd shot drops to DUST!

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Pickleball players these days are getting really good at the 3rd shot drop. But it's not just the 3rd. It's the 5th, the 7th, the 9th, and so on. It doesn't matter how long it takes, a lot of advanced pickleball players will do whatever it takes to get to that net. Well, here's how you stop that in its tracks! This is an advanced shot that you will LOVE!

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[BrianFunkOk]

In my rec league, there's always someone standing on the target line ready to volley. hmm. like the shot, but as in other comments, I'd love to example in live play. lovin the videos

[lidoz]

It’s a nice tool to add to your arsenal . It’s used when the both opponents are behind the back line and it could also be followed by a strong shot between the players as the spread trying to tackle back this shot.

I don’t get the negative comments, the more difficult shots you know and better control gives you advantage to win strategically in this game.

[robertsullivan]

It's called hitting on the outside of the ball. It's all about the point of contact when discussing the direction the ball will travel off your paddle face.

[doodleedah]

Great video, thanks! What grip do you use for the backhand version of this shot?

[Bergarita]

A tennis friend of mine called this shot a "buggy whip" which he moved over to pickleball. This shot, when executed right, is nasty.

[videofishable]

Barrett----great tutorial. 1 question and one comment: I often hit the shot short into the net even tho I swing upward and 'brush' the ball, so WHY? Comment: you suggest a grip that closes the paddle some, but slo mo of your stroke shows that your paddle is slightly OPEN at contact, every time??

[tobimeyer]

Love this shot! More videos like this would be great!

[redelfpickleballfundamentals]

Realistically speaking when playing doubles... this transition shot of going to other side...your doubles partner will be taking the hits in return by doing this shot. Will always get caught defensively unprepared with offensive return from opponents. May try this same play with four players to find out what I mean.

[decapua]

Nice tip, Barrett. I’ll give it a try the next time I play against you 😂. I enjoy your videos. Good work! See ya on the court.

[crmannino]

Not even a personal coach will tell us that!! Thankyou for this invaluable video!!! Hey, can u do double hand backhand w this shot?

[kento]

It would be cool if you could find some examples of people doing this in live games.

[tomlee]

This is an awesome shot your opponent will never expect this shot to end the point.

[joycestevens]

I hope to get to a point where I can use this shot.

[geriluciani]

Barry you are awesome! When are you going to move to
Phoenix?

[dandog]

that's not a third shot drop he's hitting back....a real one is about two inches above the tape...try to do his overhand spin on that and it will go right into the net....the shot exists to force a dink return

[PaddleSmithPB]

It’s a great shot, I just don’t see many drops on the forehand side of the court. Backhand version is probably more practical to get good at.

[nicholaswittendorf]

I wouldn't say this is an advanced shot. This is a shot that only tall people can accomplish good enough to where it actually works well

[dianenaylor]

Fun shot…but will your doubles partner be ready when a quick opponent fires it right back???