A guide to dinking like a pro

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Elevate your dinking game with a comprehensive coaching lesson from today's video.

This video provides a full lesson on how to dink effectively, focusing on consistency, control, and strategy.

The instruction covers proper grip and stance.

It also highlights the importance of paddle preparation and the contact point.

The video also emphasizes shot selection and strategic placement.

Drills are included to improve consistency and accuracy.

By mastering these techniques, you can control the non-volley zone and dominate the short game.

Key Points:

  • Grip and stance: Adopt a comfortable and stable stance.

  • Paddle preparation: Prepare your paddle early for consistent contact.

  • Contact point: Focus on a consistent contact point for control.

  • Shot selection: Choose your dinks strategically.

  • Strategic placement: Aim your dinks to create opportunities.

Lessons from founding 2 unicorns over 20 years. Both bootstrapped and raised $300M. Have been writing for 16 years; trying to get better every day.

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Happy pickling,

Paul