Tip of the day

In today’s video, top-ranked pickleball player Ben Johns shares his expertise on the backhand dink, a fundamental shot in pickleball.

He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a relaxed grip to enhance control and consistency.

Johns advises players to focus on a smooth, pendulum-like swing, ensuring the paddle face remains open to achieve the desired shot trajectory.

He also highlights the significance of foot positioning, recommending that players stay balanced and use their legs to generate power rather than relying solely on arm movement.

By practicing these techniques, beginners can improve their backhand dinks and overall gameplay.

Key Points:

• Maintain a relaxed grip for better control during backhand dinks.

• Use a smooth, pendulum-like swing with an open paddle face.

• Focus on proper foot positioning and balance to enhance shot effectiveness.

• Generate power from your legs instead of just your arm.

• Consistent practice of these techniques leads to improved gameplay.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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