TIL about the third shot drop in pickleball. It explains a big part of why I’m so bad at pickleball.
The third shot in any pickleball point is critical. The serve return has to bounce, so it’s typically a long shot. However, if your third shot has similar power/direction, any decent player will smash it as soon as it crosses the kitchen.
The third shot drop is about finding the right technique to place the ball where your opponent can’t smash it, and you can begin your rally