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Dink ControlIntermediateAdvanced
Dink Depth Control Drill
10-20 min Partner Paddles, balls, 2 court markers or DinkCones
Setup
Place a marker on each side 2 ft from the net inside the kitchen — the "safe zone" for soft dinks.
Drill Instructions
Rally cross-court dinks. Any ball that lands past the marker (deep in the kitchen or in transition) is a fault. Play to 11.
Goal
Win three games of 11 against your partner in a row.
Make It Easier
Just do it by yourself, and track your progress. see how many you DinkCones you can hit!
Coach Tip
Contact the ball lower and let your paddle finish high but slow — depth control comes from arc.
Make It Harder
practice moving back and forth inside and outside the kitchen. Don't just camp out!
Avoid
Driving the ball hard hoping to win the dink rally. The drill rewards patience. Practice moving back and forth inside and outside the kitchen. Don't just camp out!
Listen to your Coach
AIMiles will walk you through this drill.
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Add this drill to your Dashboard to start tracking time and progress.