NEW Third Shot Strategy TAKING OVER Pickleball
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2024
- Zane Navratil, a prominent pro, unveils the secrets behind adding this game-changing technique to your pickleball playbook. In the evolving sport of pickleball, strategies are ever-evolving, and players are constantly seeking an edge to outwit their opponents.
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Enter the hybrid drive, a revolutionary tactic that's swiftly gaining traction among enthusiasts seeking to enhance pickleball performance beyond their current skill level. This innovative shot, neither a drop nor a full drive, offers a potent offensive weapon to elevate your game to new heights.
The hybrid drive comes into play when your opponent fails to reach the net after their return, often due to a well-executed deep serve or strategic positioning. Navratil emphasizes the critical nature of this shot selection, explaining, "Hitting something between a drop and a drive is key. It needs enough pace to keep your opponent on their toes but should descend towards their ankles, denying them the opportunity to counter aggressively."
Navratil demonstrates the effectiveness of the hybrid drive by showcasing its strategic advantages over conventional shots already in the average pickleball playbook. While a full drive may allow opponents to comfortably return shots at waist or chest height, a drop shot grants them valuable time to advance to the kitchen. The hybrid drive, however, disrupts this rhythm, compelling opponents to react to a shot that's both swift and low, minimizing their ability to counterattack effectively, which will often enhance pickleball performances for most players.
To master the hybrid drive, Navratil recommends a focused approach, starting with targeted drills. Setting up cones behind the kitchen line provides visual cues for aiming, while a Lobster ball machine delivers consistent feeds for honing technique. "Start at around 60% of your maximum power," advises Navratil, stressing the importance of a compact swing and controlled execution.
As proficiency grows, players are encouraged to seize opportunities to take the ball earlier, a move that not only applies pressure but also prevents opponents from establishing a dominant position at the net. Navratil demonstrates this progression, showcasing how anticipation and timing can amplify the impact of the hybrid drive, leaving opponents scrambling to keep pace.
Navratil underscores the significance of following up the hybrid drive with swift net play, positioning oneself for potential volleys and capitalizing on any opportunities that arise. While mastering the hybrid drive requires dedication and practice, Navratil assures players that the rewards are substantial, with increased point-winning potential and strategic dominance on the court.
Navratil emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between an effective serve and the hybrid drive, urging players to refine their serving skills to maximize opportunities for deploying this game-changing tactic. Mastering the hybrid drive offers a pathway to success, unlocking new dimensions of strategy and precision on the court.
The hybrid drive emerges as a formidable tool, offering players a nuanced approach to outmaneuvering opponents and seizing control of the game. As Navratil concludes, "Embrace the challenge, hone your skills, and unleash the power of the hybrid drive. Your journey to pickleball mastery begins here." - Sport
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My friends and I have been proponents of this for a while now. Ive always called it the "Drip Drop". Really nice shot to fit into the arsenal so you have 4 different ways to play the 3rd. Drop, Drive, Drip Drop, and Lob
This is my signature shot,
My drives are slow and drops are high. So I prefer this shot.
4.0 to Pro podcast has been talking about this for a while now! I call it a check drive or a changeup.
It’s called “The Drip” (drive-drop)
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I especially like the focus on when it’s best to go for it. That’s very helpful
The Drip!
Or the Drove? 😂
The drip reminds me of when it drips over the net
Thank you for your time and posting. Saw you at PPA St. George UT this last weekend. Didn't say hi, I don't like to bother you guys. But I did see you doing spin serves to Alshon (and laughing while doing them). That was pretty funny. What was really funny was the ref never saw it and Alshon had to tell the ref to pay attention. Thanks again. :)
Great job on the video! - cheers from Nashville! 🍻
def going to try this out! Thx Zane!
@Zane as a pro how do you deal with low hard serves with spin or little bounce after they hit the ground in front of you?
Around 2019, local workshop instructor referred to this shot as the “dying quail”. A low drive that would just sink once past the net. It’s not really new, maybe new in certain pickleball circles.
Keep up the great work, Zane!
That sounds like a slightly different shot. This ball is slower, has more height, less spin and hits the court 4 or 5 feet beyond the kitchen line right at the returner's feet as they approach the kitchen. The dipping drive is hard, low and dives dramatically after crossing the net plane.
I jumped into the comments section immediately to see if the "drive-drop" hybrid I've been incorporating as one of my 3rd shot options is the shot of topic.
I'm so pleased that one of my favorite shots is being featured by a pro.
If you can do a top-spin drive and you have a paddle that offers high spin RPMs, this shot is right for you.
Very informative. Thanks again for Lobster settings. 😎
A slo mo on how to hit this shot would be helpful
Love the drip. Gonna get my drilling crew to feed balls and see what we can do with it. 🙏
Also, if you recognize a returner hitting a consistently shallow return, stand about 3-5 feet inside the baseline and get up to the return ball even quicker. Then, use this 3rd shot instead of a full drive catching the returner in no man's land with the ball dipping right at their feet. Watch for the poach from the returner's partner. Since this ball doesn't have the pace of a full drive and is higher over the net, crossing and poaching by the net guy is much easier. If they catch on, mix it up between this, a full drive or a drop.
I’ve heard some call this hybrid between drive and drop as a drip or a dip.
I always wondered about the 3rd shot Drop. While it gives my side time to get to the Kitchen, there’s very little margin for error. If it pops up just a little, it’s coming back as a speed up. Playing this shot seems to increase the odds that we’d get a pop up back and can attack our way to the Kitchen… or put it away.
Love to see how much strategy if evolving.
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How to defend/attack the hybrid drive?
I've been doing this for a long while now, and my groups are picking up on it😅 woooo
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The key is variance. Keep your opponent thinking by having a variety of quality 3rd shot options.
So the stroke has full tennis like motion with finish at the ear side, spinning from side to side with low to high motion and little knee bend. The take back seems not keeping paddle in the eyesight . However can you demo this on balls bouncing lower?
Drippin on em
Third shot dive!
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Nice concept. The flaw I see is that the Lobster is set up to deliver granny shots which are easy to return and it looks great on video. However,, when playing at 3.5 level and above those soft granny shot are not what you will get. You will receive hard hit and fast paced drives that will be very difficult to return. Set the ball machine up to send balls with pace at your feet and with top spin. This is what you must practice. Receiving granny shots is good for beginner and novice players. For intermediate and advance players drilling those soft shots will set you up for failure. If this video is meant for beginners and novice players then it is right on. Good job.
You have to learn how to hit the shot before you can handle the harder returns. Even professional musicians practice hard passages at slower tempos.
Are you using Continental or Eastern grip for this shot?
Semi-western is the best grip for this shot, IMO.
I’m jealous
This shot gets nastier as the paddles get spinnier.
Color me confused. That guy could have EASILY moved up to the kitchen and slammed those shots you were hitting.
Nope
This shot works well for those slow moving to the kitchen by habit or from a weak return. That dude is simulating slowness to show us when to use this shot. It's just another tool to use for certain opponents or situations.
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These videos are free to watch. Somebody has to pay for them. Zane don't work for free 😂
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Zane, you are a cheater. You were spinning your ball with your serving hand before hitting it this past weekend, during the tournament. They showed you doing it. And you kept doing it, sneaking it in. The ref did not catch you, but your opponent and the camera did. I will not watch you anymore. I do not watch cheaters.
“I will not watch cheaters” ☝️🤓 goofy ahh kid
Move on. How many times have you posted this?
Well if u r hitting third shot drives in the hands of the opponent, ur better off hitting drops. Third shot drives r supposed to be passing winners. A hybrid third shot drive needs to be pretty accurate to do anything.
The result of a good third shot drive should be a weak counter and an opportunity to move forward for an easier 5th shot drop. They rarely produce outright winners or errors unless they are extremely low with big spin or clip the net.
Are you related to the Navajo Tribe?
Or Martina? 😂