Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast 24: The DINK Myth Revisited
Jul 8, 2025
Dive into the art of dinking, a strategic gem in pickleball that can elevate your game. Discover essential techniques, from body positioning to shot execution, that make dinking a powerful tool. The hosts share insights on communication and teamwork, crucial for gaining an edge in mixed doubles. Get ready to perfect your dinks with dynamic drills designed to sharpen footwork and stamina. Plus, they rally for listener support in the face of award snubs, emphasizing community advocacy in the pickleball scene!
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Keep The Apex On Your Side
- Aim the dink apex on your side of the net so the ball is descending toward opponents.
- Lock the wrist and sweep under with an open face to create controlled backspin dinks.
Short, Economical Swings At The Net
- Minimize backswing and follow-through at the net to reduce variability and popping up.
- Keep the ball in front, accelerate through the path, and take short balanced steps.
Call It Loud And Own Roles
- Communicate constantly with clear calls like 'mine' or 'yours' so the right player takes each ball.
- Establish who dictates points (often the left-side player) to avoid confusion.