Pickleball Transition Zone: 7 Tips to Fight Your Way To the Net

Learn how to master the pickleball transition zone. Why it's OK to be in the transition zone, how to hit a shot, and why you need to keep control of your feet. Maximize your time in “no man’s land” - and why it’s a myth that you should stay out of the zone.
PLUS - Tips & drills to help you become an expert in the transition zone.
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0:00 - Common mistakes you’re making in the transition zone
0:40 - What is the transition zone?
1:03 - Mistake #1: No Man's Land
1:39 - Mistake #2: Losing control of your footwork
2:10 - Mistake #3: Being too perfect with your shot
2:58 - Tip #1: Split step
3:16 - Tip #2: Contact the ball in front of your body
3:40 - Drill #1: Work-Up drill
4:43 - Drill #2: Race to 11 drill
6:40 - Outro: PlayPickleball.com
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[@PlayPickleballCOM]

What pickleball topic do you want us to break down next?! Let us know by responding in the comments! 🗨

[@barryhammers159]

Never see any guidance on the non-paddle hand,...in relation to the get ready position.

[@ginnysher6541]

I would like to see some strategy videos that include a 2 prong or 3 prong approach. In other words, strategies to set up point creation.

[@user-ir4ld8le4z]

I'd like to learn how to soften the ball when returning a hard hit ball.

[@barbararobinson1363]

Great video!

[@jethropebs]

How would you recommend dealing with bangers?

[@PlayPickleballCOM]

Great question!… We have already filmed an entire video on this topic, and it will be released in a few weeks. Stay tuned… thanks for watching!

[@pablogalvz]

The “race to 11” doesn’t make sense…? Why wouldn’t she stay in the transition zone and hit 11 shots? Or the feeder will just drop to the nvz and not to the transition zone?