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Tip of the day

Mastering the 3rd Shot Drop by Universal Rackets

Universal Rackets’ Tyler and Michelle focus on drills to enhance the third shot drop.

They start with beginner-friendly drills, emphasizing the importance of the third shot drop in transitioning from defense to offense.

The initial drill involves a bean bag toss-like motion, where players practice dropping the ball into the kitchen from the transition zone, focusing on a smooth, controlled motion.

As players progress, they incorporate the paddle, maintaining the same controlled motion to drop the ball into the kitchen.

The video then introduces the 'Slinky Drill,' where players gradually move back from the kitchen to the baseline, practicing drops from various distances.

This drill helps players adjust their drop shots based on their position on the court.

The session progresses to more advanced drills, including rallying with a partner and playing out points while focusing on drop shots.

These drills simulate game-like conditions, helping players apply their skills in a match setting.

Key Points:

• Start with basic drills, like the bean bag toss motion, to learn the third shot drop.

• Use the 'Slinky Drill' to practice drops from various court positions.

• Focus on consistency and repetition for skill mastery.

• Progress to advanced drills that simulate game conditions.

• Practice regularly to maintain and improve third-shot drop skills.

Watch the full tutorial here.

Deal of the day

• 2024 SLK by Selkirk Latitude 2.0 Graphite paddle for $60 on Amazon - This is a great for beginners who want a high-quality paddle!

Meme of the day

Could you hit HALF as many of these shots as her??? 🤯

👉 Watch the full video here.

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