Here are a few pickleball (doubles) strategies Learn the third shot drop (you serve, its returned and you return the third shot) Get to the kitchen/ non-volley line after the third shot Practice to hit drop shots (hit the ball softly over the net so it lands short in the kitchen) Try to keep the opponents pinned to the baseline Serve deep (with more depth) Pickleball is not about power, is about placing the shot Move together with your partner Communicate with your partner Don’t get excited (be patient and focus on the ball and your shot) On backhand returns, serve deep Hit low (at your opponent's feet) Learn to keep the ball low (One of the hardest things to learn in pickleball) Keeping the ball low is one of the most difficult shots in pickleball, and also one of the most effective. The serve. The serve is where you have the most control and serving deep consistently and with accuracy will give you an edge throughout the game. Another tip is the deep return of the second sho