Backhand Dink Targets: Middle if They’re In, Wide if They’re Cheating, Speed-Up if Middle Is Open
Summary
Elite Pickleball Coaching’s placement map for backhand dinks is simple and actionable.
Roll middle when they’re leaning in; go wide when they’re camping middle; speed up when they leave middle uncovered.
Key takeaways
- Leaning in → roll middle
- Cheating middle → roll wide
- Middle open → speed-up
Action items
- Cross-court BH dinks: partner alternates lean-in / cheat-middle — you pick the matching reply