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Smart defense wins points
Paul from Pickleball Daily
October 17, 2025
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Tip of the day
Pro player Tyson McGuffin details two critical defensive techniques for winning points from the kitchen line: the lifting dink and the block volley.
The lifting dink is used when a player is off balance, out of position, or simply trying to neutralize an exchange.
The technique involves the tip of the paddle pointing down to generate lift and shape, aiming for the shallow zone—the half of the kitchen closest to the net.
The goal is to keep the ball in play and force the opponent to self-destruct, as a high percentage of points are won by unforced errors.
The block volley is used when facing an opponent with better hands in a speed-up exchange, or when a player is surprised by a speed-up.
Instead of trying to punch the ball out, the player lets the ball come closer to the body, keeping the paddle still and open to absorb the pace. This is a safe, defensive option to bring the point back to a dinking battle.
Key Points:
Use a lifting dink when off balance or out of position to aim for the shallow zone of the kitchen.
The lifting dink's goal is to neutralize the point and force an opponent error.
Use a block volley when an opponent has superior hands in a fast game.
The block volley requires keeping the paddle still and letting the ball come into the body to absorb pace.
Always use the strategy that wins a high percentage of points, whether it is aggressive or disciplined and defensive.
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