Synopsis:
The theory behind the importance of practicing a skill in a drill is the belief that, if a skill is practiced correctly many times in a non-game, controlled situation, the likelihood of that skill being executed correctly in the heated competition of a game is greater. Not only is it important to practice skills correctly and repetitively, but the carry-over value of that practicing to the actual game is much greater if the practice drills are “game-like” in their structure. Those, we believe, are basic principles to the learning of skills in any sport – including pickleball.

Spiral bound, 64 pages.

Table of Contents:

1. Warm-ups and stretching; Common injuries in pickleball including treatment
2. Drills to develop control of the ball
3. Drills for the serve; return of serve and the subsequent volley
4. Drills for the lob and drop shot
5. Drills for the dink
6. Drills for communication
7. Use of a ball-throwing machine/Drills utilizing a machine
8. Brief description of the basic strokes
9. Helpful hints for organizing drills
10. Playing tips
11. Evaluation of a player in a game
12. Etiquette for players and spectators