Dink Menu: Short-Hop, Volley, Topspin, Slice
Parth Mody maps four dink types to jobs. Short-hop helps you hold kitchen position and stay ready to take balls out of the air.
Short-Hop Midcourt Defense: Aim Between Their Feet
Richard Pickleball says midcourt short hops go wrong when you pick the wrong landing spot. Aiming middle lets the attacker lunge in and generate pace.
How to Short Hop Better
Richard explains why so many players struggle with short hops: paddle positioning. Hitting a short hop while standing tall makes the ball very hard to control.
Short hop is key! #pickleball #pickleballtips
Richard Pickleball teaches the short hop in the transition zone: taking the ball right after the bounce. Most players mess it up by using too much wrist or a big swing, which throws the ball up.