Pickleball drills
Pickleball game drills
7 free Pickleball drills for game, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
GameThird shotDoubles points from the third shotDoubles points that start with a fed return, so every rally is shaped by the serving team's third shot and the shots that follow.20 min · 4–8 players · U12+
GameDecision-makingEnd-of-game pressure pointsShort doubles games that start at a tight score, so players practise calling the score, choosing safe shots and closing out under pressure.25 min · 4–8 players · U16+
Volley & net playGameKitchen volley battleBoth players at the kitchen line trade volleys, playing out the point from a hand feed.12 min · 2–8 players · U10+
Doubles playGameScoring and serving order in doublesWalk through side-out scoring, the three-number score call and who serves next, then play a game calling every score aloud.15 min · 4–8 players · U8+
DinkingGameSkinny singles dink gameA half-width singles game at the kitchen line: keep every dink low and in the kitchen, and attack only a ball that pops up.15 min · 2–8 players · U12+
ServeGameTarget practice gameTwo teams take turns serving at hoop targets in the far service courts, scoring points for landing the serve and hitting the hoop.15 min · 2–12 players · U7+
Rallying & consistencyGameTwo-bounce rule rallyPlay doubles rallies where the serve and the return must both bounce, so everyone learns exactly when volleys are allowed.15 min · 4–8 players · U8+