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Dink ControlAdvanced
Advanced Angle Dink Battle
20+ minutes 2-4 Paddles, balls, 1 small DinkRing target
Setup
Place the DinkRing about 2 feet from the sideline and 1 foot from the kitchen line on the cross-court side.
Drill Instructions
Lock into a cross-court dink rally, focusing on sharp, short-angle shots that pull your opponent off the sideline. Challenge yourself to keep your paddle face carved and your feet active to neutralize their returns!
Goal
Land 10 successful angled dinks inside the ring while maintaining a rally of at least 5 shots between each attempt.
Make It Easier
Replace the DinkRing with a larger target area or move the target closer to the center of the court.
Coach Tip
Keep your paddle face open and use a short, lifting motion rather than a big swing for more control.
Make It Harder
If the angled dink lands in the ring, the point becomes live and players can attempt to speed up or lob.
Avoid
Avoid taking the ball too late; try to contact the dink at its apex for better clearance over the net.
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