4th Shot Masterclass + Drills to Reach the Next Level
by Austin Hardy on July 5, 2026
Welcome to Day 7 of 10 Days to 100K — a pickleball masterclass on a different pickleball shot every day while we chase 100K subscribers!
The pickleball fourth shot is one of the most overlooked shots in pickleball — but mastering your pickleball fourth shot is the key to winning more rallies and controlling the pickleball court. In this pickleball masterclass we break down everything you need to know about the fourth shot in pickleball.
We cover:
1. How to counter against hard pickleball drives with your fourth shot
2. How to concede the kitchen line so you stop popping the ball up on your fourth shot
3. How to hit a windshield wiper pickleball speed up on your fourth shot
4. How to hit a sweep volley as your pickleball fourth shot
Then we dive into fourth shot pickleball strategy — where to hit your fourth shot in pickleball, why depth is the most important factor on your pickleball fourth shot, and how to use your fourth shot to put your pickleball opponents on defense.
We finish with 3 pickleball drills to instantly increase your fourth shot consistency so you can perform under pressure in pickleball tournaments.
Enjoy improving your pickleball game!
- Austin