Beginner Vs Advanced Dinks

Summary

All Things Pickleball compares a beginner dink with an advanced one. The beginner version pushes through the back of the ball with little spin or shape, weight spread evenly, and contact too close to the body.

The advanced dink creates space between the body and the ball, lets the ball rise to the top of the bounce before attacking it, loads the outside foot, and contacts more of the back or side of the ball to add spin and shape. More aggressive dinks come from better spacing, position, and shape, not more power.

Key takeaways

• Create space between your body and the ball
• Take the dink at the top of the bounce
• Get your weight onto the outside foot
• Contact the back/side of the ball for spin and shape

Action items

• Dink cross-court while stepping out with the outside foot each time
• Let every dink peak before contact for a full rally game