This pickleball drill is perfect for practicing and refining your serves and returns while adding a competitive twist to your practice sessions.

How the Drill Works:

One player starts as the server for the entire first game, consisting of 10 serves.
Only the returner can score points during this game.

Scoring Rules for the Returner:

• Return lands in the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ): +1 point.
• Return lands cross-court in zone 2: +2 points.
• Return lands cross-court in zone 3: +3 points.
• Return goes into the net: -1 point.
• Server misses the serve: Returner gets +3 points.

Gameplay:

• The server’s goal is to prevent the returner from scoring points.
• Points are based solely on the serve and return—rallies are not played out.
• After ten serves, players switch roles, with the returner becoming the server and vice versa.

Winning the Drill:

The player with the highest score as the returner wins the game.

This pickleball drill enhances your serving accuracy and helps you focus on targeted and strategic returns.

Add this to your routine to elevate your pickleball skills!