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How to be a better dinker
Paul from Pickleball Daily
December 29, 2025
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Tip of the day
Many players struggle with balance and pop-ups when they face opponents who hit high-quality, unattackable shots.
A common mistake is holding the kitchen line too tightly, which often leads to overextending and reaching for the ball.
By playing about one foot off the line, you gain extra time to read the ball and can step forward into your attacks.
This position also helps you avoid difficult half-volley shots that frequently occur when standing directly on the line.
For better consistency, you should wait for the ball to reach the peak of its bounce before making contact.
Maintaining a wide stance is critical to staying mobile and preventing yourself from standing too tall during a rally.
When you are stuck in a losing backhand dinking pattern, use a crosscourt shot to change the direction of the game.
Shifting your feet to hit more forehand dinks increases your confidence and helps you transition from defense to offense.
Key Points:
Play about a foot behind the kitchen line to gain reaction time and maintain balance.
Wait for the ball to reach the peak of its bounce to avoid risky short-hop shots.
Keep your feet wide and stay low in an athletic stance to move efficiently.
Use pattern-changing dinks to escape disadvantageous backhand-to-backhand exchanges.
Focus on gaining a positional advantage before trying to hit an offensive winner.
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Happy pickling,
Paul