Improving the contact point and continuous forward movement during the transition to the non-volley zone is an area of great opportunity. The use of progressions will often significantly speed up the learning process. This lesson demonstrates the proper contact point and movement from the baseline to the non-volley zone line. The purpose of this video is to demonstrate the correct contact point and movement fundamentals when transitioning from the baseline to the non-volley zone line, NVZ. The use of progressions from ball to ball to ball to ball to paddle allows players to focus on the mechanics of the movements reducing the learning curve. The key focus is on the proper movement, ready position, and contact point when transitioning from the baseline to the non-volley zone area. This pickleball drill is convenient as you can practice many things - controlled forward movement, contact point, shot selection from drives to volleys to drops, accuracy, etc. You can change the drill, and how to score points as applicable to the area you are working. Improving decision-making will facilitate your transition from the baseline to the NVZ. Watch our library's “Pickleball Strategy and Tactics: Decision Making” lesson. Decision-making is about being prepared with the correct ready position so that you can take all the information available to you before deciding on your next shot(s). This video will demonstrate some examples of decision-making. The key focus in decision making is to ensure you are always ready for the next shot with your paddle in a ready position, shoulders and feet squared to the direction the ball is coming from, and being aware of the position of your position as well as the position of those around you. Visit our site to watch one of SporsEdTV favorites, and an excellent lesson to complement the transition drill is the rite and Pickleball Lesson for Dinking • Cross-Court and Down the Line. Dink like the pros with these tips from the best, Coach Sarah Ansboury, Education Consultant and Lead Clinician for the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). When dinking, players want to be able to hit anywhere on the court from the same position. Being able to adjust from crosscourt to down the line has everything to do with proper positioning. Sarah explains how focusing on position contact and follow-through technical components are the key to improving the dinking game by concentrating on paddle preparation, follow-through, and contact point away from the body. Take a look and comment below. Whether you are trying to learn or even teach pickleball SportsEdTV’s library of cinema quality online instructional videos will become a most valuable resource to you. These pickleball instructions are led by leading coaches, players and champions. Athletes new to pickleball will appreciate the simplicity and special effects employed by SportsEdTV coaches who will offer expertise in fundamentals, strategies and drills for all levels of pickleball in formats that are easily understood and practiced. This FREE instructional video content is available to anyone in the world with an internet connection. SportsEdTV videos feature advice from world-class l coaches and athletes - many of whom are or have coached world-champions. For more lessons, visit our world-class video library. And don’t miss SportsEdTV’s thoughtful pickleball blogs featuring contributions by world famous coaches and players. Please leave your comments below and share SportsEdTV with your friends, family, and teammates.