The Pickleball Third Shot (Drop?) You ACTUALLY NEED to Win

Stop wasting time chasing after shots that do not make a difference to your pickleball play and success. In this pickleball video, we break down a 3.5 Gold Medal Match from the 2023 US Open (serious 3.5 play) to show you what really works and what is not that important.

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0:00 Introduction to the third shot drop framework and comparison
1:20 What third shot do players need up to the 4.0 level of play
2:21 Dispel the preconception about what is a good third shot
2:59 You have more latitude in the type of 3rd shot you hit
4:01 Prioritizing the third shot to ensure winning pickleball strategy
5:15 Examples of effective 3rd shots
7:37 By the numbers - what is required to win a point and score
9:43 What you can do right now to win more

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