Name: How to Hit a Serve Return in Pickleball: Tips and Drills from a Pro
Uploaded: 2025-03-04T03:01:45.000Z
Duration: 389
Description: Many players struggle with hitting returns in pickleball even though it’s one of the most important shots in the game. If you want to make your return a weapon...

Many players struggle with hitting returns in pickleball even though it’s one of the most important shots in the game. If you want to make your return a weapon you need to drill it properly and this video with pro pickleball athlete Susannah Barr and pro pickleball coach Maria Lopez has everything you need to know to get started. As always, if you have any questions, comment below and we’ll answer as quickly as possible. If you like this video please use the super chat to show support and get the quickest response from our pro coaches (the heart button below each video).

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0:00 The Setup
0:15 Rule 1
0:31 Rule 2
1:32 Early Preparation
2:24 Maria’s Cue
3:18 Return Drill Setup
4:05 Return Technique
4:27 Drilling Returns
4:40 Short Hop Returns
5:21 Drilling Returns
6:20 Conclusion

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