Episode 6 is about the shot that decides whether you're playing offense or defense before the point even gets going.

Everyone talks about the third shot drop. Fewer people talk about the drive. Almost no one talks about the shot that's quietly taking over at the highest levels: the third shot drip.

Here's why it matters: the third shot is the bridge between serving and getting to the net. Get it wrong, and you're stuck at the baseline scrambling. Get it right, and you're moving forward with control of the point.

We're back with Dr. Michael Oakson, aka The Pickleball Chiropractor, to break down your real options on this shot — the drop, the drive, and the drip that splits the difference between them. He walks through the technique, the strategy for picking the right shot in the moment, and the drills that build the consistency to actually pull it off under pressure.

The third shot is where rallies are won or lost. This episode gives you the tools to make sure it's you doing the winning.

Episode 6 is live now. Master your third shot, and watch your game open up.

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Play Better.
Breygan Holbrook
CEO & Co-Founder, Holbrook Pickleball

P.S. Did you miss past episodes?

Episode 1: The skill-building foundation. Where the journey started.
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Episode 2: The first real test. Competing at the 4.5 level at a PPA Tour tournament against some of the sharpest players.​
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Episode 3: We asked the pros: What does it take to actually get to 5.0?
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Episode 4: How to serve like a pro and master the first 4 shots with Dr. Michael Oakson.
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Episode 5: The Secret to Returning Serves in Pickleball with Dr. Michael Oakson.
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