5 Pickleball Drills You Can Do Solo

Because not every day comes with a doubles partner.

Let’s face it—your schedule doesn’t always align with your partner’s. But just because you’re solo doesn’t mean your skills have to stall. Whether you're chasing that next rating or just trying to stay sharp between matches, these solo pickleball drills will keep your game (and your confidence) strong.

1. Wall Work

Improves: paddle control, reaction time, consistency

Find a reliable wall—like a racquetball court, gym wall, or your own garage door. Stand 10–15 feet away and rally with yourself using forehands, keeping a consistent rhythm and aiming for low, clean contact. Once you’re dialed in, switch to backhands or alternate between the two. For added precision, tape a line at net height and keep your shots just above it. Step closer to the wall to increase difficulty and test your reflexes. Aim for 50 controlled hits in a row to build real-time sharpness.

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2. Serve & Scan

Improves: serve accuracy, shot selection, mental preparation

Practice placing your serves in specific zones—wide, body, or down the T—and keep track of your consistency. After each serve, reset and visualize your next move: Will you prepare for a third-shot drop? A drive? Or a deep cross-court return? This drill sharpens both your placement and your decision-making, building intention into every point before the rally even begins.

3. Shadow Dinking

Improves: footwork, soft hands, shot precision

Stand at the kitchen line and run through dinking motions with your paddle, no ball needed. Stay low, keep your paddle out front, and focus on smooth, compact swings. Shift side to side along the line and alternate between forehands and backhands. It’s all about building feel, balance, and court movement—so when the points get fast, you don’t have to think, you just move.

4. Footwork Circuits

Improves: agility, balance, recovery speed

Use a footwork ladder or set up cones on the court in a zigzag pattern. Work on side shuffles, forward sprints, and backward recoveries—moving with purpose as if you're tracking a live point. Pause at each cone to simulate a shot, reinforcing that connection between footwork and paddle prep. Quick feet and balanced recovery make all the difference when the pace picks up.

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Soleil Tech Shirt

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The Soleil Tech Shirt is everything you want in a long sleeve shirt on the court: lightweight, breathable material that works as a layer or on its own, stylish accent features, and natural UV sun protection.

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5. Target Practice

Improves: shot placement, accuracy, strategic awareness

Place cones or markers in different zones of the court—deep corners, sidelines, or just over the net. Focus on hitting each target with intention, using both forehands and backhands. Change your court position to challenge yourself from different angles. Precision now means smarter decision-making mid-match.

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Warrior Tee 2.0

$68.00

Introducing the Warrior Tee 2.0, a refined version of our original Warrior Tee, designed for players who demand both performance and comfort. Crafted from our buttery soft CloudWick™ fabric, this tee is engineered to move with you, offering complete freedom whether you’re on the pickleball court or out and about.

With moisture-wicking technology, the Warrior Tee 2.0 keeps you feeling fresh even after hours of intense play. Plus, the natural UV protective fabric offers a layer of protection during long days outdoors.

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Final Serve

Drills don’t need an audience to be effective. The quiet work— the footwork circuits, the early-morning wall sessions—is what builds a game you can trust. Show up solo, stay focused, and watch your court confidence grow.