A Quick Pre-Game Pickleball Warm Up

Short on time before your Pickleball match? This 5-7 minute warm-up routine gets you ready to play your best.

Dinks (1-2 minutes):

• Partner up at the non-volley zone.
• Play dinks, keeping the ball in play with soft shots.
• Move each other around, simulating a real game.

Third Shot Drops (1-2 minutes):

• Player A stays at the non-volley zone, Player B starts moving back from the non-volley line.
• Hit dinks, then Player B takes a step back, hitting a drop shot to clear the net and land in the kitchen.
• Player B keeps stepping back 3-4 feet at a time until reaching the baseline.  
• Repeat 5-10 times, alternating forehand and backhand. Players then switch roles.

Drives (1 minute):

• The partner at the baseline hits drives towards the net player.
• The net player focuses on volleying and keeping the ball deep.
• Switch positions after a few drives.

Fast Volleys (1 minute each):

• Practice volleys at the non-volley zone to warm up your hands.

Point Play (1 minute):

• Play a full "Skinny Singles" point, focusing on good contact and moving your opponent.

This warm-up incorporates key Pickleball shots and gets you loose for peak performance.