Pickleball 3rd Shot Drop: How To Hit It Perfectly!

The 3rd Shot Drop is considered the most important stroke to master in pickleball and the tool that separates beginners from more advanced players.

The purpose of the Third Shot Drop is to hit an unattackable ball that forces your opponents to hit UP on it while giving you the TIME you need to get up to the Kitchen Line and into the point!

Certified pickleball coaches Barrett and Danea Bass walk you through every aspect of hitting a successful 3rd Shot Drop from your baseline into your opponent’s kitchen. Learn the tips and techniques to master a consistent 3rd Shot Drop and give your team the best chance of getting to the NVZ Line to go on offense.

[JimSoderborg]

I've been teaching these techniques for over 6 years. You are the first video to finally comprehend properly, all you have offered. Keep it up!

[josec]

Great presentation. One of the best videos I have watch on the 3rd shot drop.

[daveforsythe]

9:30am. I'm a beginner. One of the best videos.

[loblandmarks]

Brilliant tutorial on hitting the perfect 3rd shot drop in pickleball! 🌟 I've been practicing this shot for a while, and your tips are game-changers. It's such a crucial skill for setting up the point and transitioning to the net. I'm curious, do you have any specific drills or exercises that you recommend to improve consistency with the 3rd shot drop? Also, how do you adjust your technique for different types of balls or court surfaces? Would love to incorporate your advice into my practice routine. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[rhondi]

Love the advanced drill. Going to add it to our practice. Thanks.

[Barry-R]

Thanks, guys! Awesome lesson! I've finally realized the importance of this shot. I'm about a 3.0 player trying to get to 3.5. I've improved from none of these drop shots going in to about half of my attempts going in. I'm going to get it. Thank you for these valuable tips!

[norascrafford]

Thank you for the lesson drill for all skill levels! I want more.

[johannb]

New to pickleball. Thanks for the video. I clearly played with people with me above my level. They I was on the winning team I need to level up.

[hinguyen]

Very clear and detailed instructions. Thank you!

[patriciacosgrove]

Thank you for this demonstration as I understand better now how important it is to use my big muscles and my legs vs the wrist while taking the ball as it comes down. Perfect🎉

[debbiebowen]

Well done! Very informative. I recognize that court too.

[mrbojangles]

the underhand toss drill actually is a good idea to help visualize what youre trying to do.

[dineshshah]

EXCELLENT tips. Hard to get it right, but will keep trying as I am a beginner and you have given the best lessons. Wish you were physically here to run classes. Thank you again.

[AnaniasCollantes]

Nice game.
My favorite 3rd shots.
Thank you for your time to share this basic training.
God bless 🙏🙏🙏

[zengzijian]

How do you keep topspin drop low and unattackable? I find that backhand slice drop or forehand cut drop are relative more flat and low for me but I want to make topspin low too. Slow pace topspin drive is another option for me.

[mohanchandrasekaran]

I need tips on how to handle backhand return, back hand drop and in general improve backhand shots.

[TLWAnatolian]

I just found your channel. Excellent tips and your explanations are spot on. Saving for continual reference. THANK YOU!

[dmills]

Great video. The tip about hitting the ball after it starts to descend is golden. It will revolutionize your game. You just have to watch out for your partner rushing in to take the shot while you wait. 😀

In an aside, I love your PB court. How cool would it be to have a court in your own driveway?Just wonder how much time you spending searching for balls in those trees/bushes.

[stellatravel]

Great video. Would you please make one on 3rd shot drive and 5th shot drop?

[goldenchildtheater]

“We’re giving away 1000 dollars worth of store credit split evenly between 5 people” is a really weird way to say “we’re giving 5 people 200 dollars worth of store credit!”