In a sport where everyone's trying to hit harder, spin more, and execute increasingly complex shots, the push drop is a reminder that consistency and positioning often beat flash.
It's time you learned one of pickleball's most underrated weapons: the push drop.
Straight up, if you've been struggling to get to the net consistently, this might be the fix you've been searching for.
In his latest instructional video , APP pro Richard Livornese Jr. breaks down exactly why Ben Johns and Andrei Daescu, two of the sport's most dominant players, rely on this shot to advance to net almost every single time. And they're far from alone.
The kicker? It's not complicated. In fact, it's the opposite.
Why the Push Drop Beats Everything Else There are many different drop shots in pickleball. You've got your slice drops, your roll drops, your two-handed backhand variations. The options can feel endless, which is exactly why most players overthink it.
The push drop is different. It's linear, meaning when you mess up, the ball still stays low. Compare that to a slice or roll, where a mistiming sends the ball sailing up to shoulder height, and suddenly your opponent is ripping it past you.
With the push drop, even a mediocre execution keeps the ball in play and low enough that your opponent can't attack it effectively. "If you're somebody that's popping up drops shoulder height, this is the fix," Livornese explains in the video.
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