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Mastering net play is crucial to winning a game of pickleball. Net play entails standing at or moving towards the net to volley. The practice helps increase offensive opportunities during the game. Let’s discuss some exercises that can improve your net play skills through blocking, volleying, and precision shots.

Volley-Volley Drill

Begin with a straightforward volley-volley drill. Two players will stand opposite each other near the kitchen line. Start by dropping the ball and hitting it to your partner as a volley, which means the ball doesn’t bounce before you hit it. Your partner will do the same thing back. This practice will help you control the force and trajectory of the ball while non-volleying.

Block-Volley Drill

Once you’ve mastered the volley-volley drill, the block-volley drill is the next step. In blocking, you position your paddle to let the ball ricochet back into the other side of the court. This drill will help you maintain control of the ball, even against high-speed slams from the opponent. Your partner will remain opposite you, at the baseline. They’ll drop the ball and practice third-shot drives at you. Hold your paddle still and use it to block the shot and push the ball to the other side. Your partner can return the block volley with a volley.

Switch-Side Drill

This drill is crucial to mastering the dink shot, a low, soft shot that glides just over the net into the non-volley zone. Though it is more of a defensive shot, sometimes you may need it to build up to your skillful volley. In the switch-side drill, players switch sides after rallying the ball. Then they both drop the ball and begin dinking diagonally across the net, taking turns. After a player hits the ball, they sprint to the other side. Remember, the goal here is precision, not power.

The Gonzalez Drill

The Gonzalez drill aims at integrating the third-shot drop into your gaming skills. First executed by pickleball champions Daniel Moore and Scott Gonzalez, this variation requires three players. One person stands diagonally across the net for the dink, while the other two stand at the opposite baseline. The baseline players drop and drive the ball towards the single player who is supposed to block volley the shots. After volleying, the single player dinks the ball to one of the baseline players. This drill combines movement, blocking, and third-shot drop skills.

The Jung Drill

The Jung Drill is an advanced level drill. This drill integrates a variety of shots such as the drop shot, third-shot drive, volley, and lob shot. The drill requires two players; one at the net and the second at the baseline. The base player starts with a serve, the net player returns with a drive, the base player blocks it, and the net player drop shots. After the drop shot, the net player lobs the ball, after which a free play can be introduced. This drill is very effective in refining net play skills as it incorporates a wide range of techniques.

Remember, to get the best results from these drills, consistency and repetition are key. Always start slowly, work your way up, and ensure to maintain proper positioning and posture throughout.