Easy tricks for better dinks

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This video, by Nick Astbury, offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the "dink" in pickleball.

It covers the fundamental reasons why and how to execute this crucial shot, along with advanced techniques.

The video explains that you should dink when the ball is unattackable, when you are out of position and need to recover, or when playing against skilled opponents.

It emphasizes key techniques for hitting a dink: maintaining a very light grip, avoiding a large backswing, and pushing the ball forward with a forward swing path.

The video also highlights common dink mistakes to avoid, such as not using your legs, lifting up during the swing, and not being ready for a fast return.

To elevate your dinking, the video suggests incorporating spins and aiming for more extreme court angles, categorizing dinks into aggressive (for balls in the center) and defensive (for balls on the outside).

Finally, it introduces the "cup dink" for balls past your strike zone.

Key Points:

  • Why to Dink: Use a dink for unattackable balls, when out of position, or to respect skilled opponents.

  • How to Dink: Maintain a light grip, avoid a backswing, and use a forward swing path.

  • Common Mistakes: Avoid not using your legs, lifting up, and not being ready for a fast return.

  • Advanced Skills: Incorporate spins and aim for extreme court angles (aggressive vs. defensive dinks).

  • Cup Dink: For balls past your strike zone, cup the paddle into your wrist and push through with your arm.

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Paul