The MUST HAVE skill all 3.5 pickleball players need to learn in 2025

[@joanwemitt2560]

Patrick here, I love using the straight edge and the hour glass analogy, I will incorporate that gem into my next lesson!!!Thanks for sharing as always!

[@Pafemanti]

I've been struggling with how to read if my drops are good or not. I look forward to implementing that advice about looking at the returner's gaze and stance. Thank you!

[@PickleballKitchen]

Thanks for checking out the video. Have you had a chance to try it out?

[@Pafemanti]

@@PickleballKitchen Yes! I notice that when my drops are good, the player leans forward more and the head dips with the ball. As soon as I start to see that forward movement, I go toward the kitchen. Otherwise, I'll split-step once the ball gets close to them, if they don't continue to dip their body.

[@PickleballKitchen]

@ Awesome! Sounds like it's helping out then.

[@Pafemanti]

@@PickleballKitchen indeed! Now I just have to hit better drops 🙂

[@LoriWaters-u4w]

You are the best instructor!

[@PickleballKitchen]

Thank you very much!

[@csharknet]

Great video. Like the visual aid.

[@PickleballKitchen]

Thanks for watching!

[@shaohuayin7158]

Thank you!

[@PickleballKitchen]

My pleasure. Thanks for stopping by!

[@yasim9435]

Nice visual and the demo. What about the case when 3rd shot is a drive instead of drop?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Thank you so much. I think that case is different. Sounds like a good video idea!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Thank you.

[@PickleballKitchen]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@stelladaigle5235]

Common sense. Thanks!!

[@jonk6137]

Two paddle I will not play against usap basically said ppl using these paddles are cheating

[@mra2424]

I prefer a 3rd shot drive/drip when practical followed by a 5th shot drop

[@aldrive622]

This is it. 3rd shot drive would buy you half a distance to kitchen, especially after a good/deep serve. Other words, drop shot is higher percentage and better quality if you are closer to the kitchen.

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yup, that's a good one for sure!