This high-intensity pickleball drill focuses on helping players improve their block volleys and resetting skills while preparing for opponents who hit hard, fast shots.

Setup:

• One doubles team starts at the baseline as the feeders.
• The opposing doubles team starts at the net.

How to Play:

Feeding the Ball:

• The baseline team serves as the feeding team for the drill.
• Each feed should be as nasty as possible, challenging the net team with difficult shots.
• The feeders can try to hit clean winners right off the feed.

Playing the Points:

• After the feed, the point is played out competitively.
• The net team works on blocking and resetting the ball to regain control, while the baseline team focuses on staying aggressive.

Rotation:

• After a game of five points, players rotate one position clockwise around the court, allowing everyone to experience different roles and positions.

Objectives:

• The net team practices managing hard-hit balls and resetting play under pressure.
• The baseline team sharpens its ability to deliver aggressive feeds and sustain aggressive play.

Why It Works:

• This drill prepares players to handle “bangers” and develop composure under fire.
• The rotation allows all players to experience both feeding and blocking.

Optional Variation:

• Play games up to five points but add specific scoring incentives, such as bonus points for clean winners off feeds or successful resets by the net team.

This drill is a fun and challenging way to simulate high-pressure scenarios while building key defensive and offensive skills.