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This tip = better two-handed dinks
Paul from Pickleball Daily
November 06, 2025
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Tip of the day
Pro player James Ignatowich shares the key correction needed to master his signature two-handed backhand top spin dink, a highly aggressive shot.
The main reason to use this shot is that the top spin allows you to hit the ball harder while the spin brings it down, and the side spin causes it to shoot toward the sidelines after the bounce.
The one key thing most recreational players get wrong is allowing the paddle face to drop below the hand, similar to how they would execute a forehand top spin dink or drive.
Instead, the correct technique requires you to keep the entire paddle face above your hand and slightly vertical throughout the motion.
Because the paddle is held high, you must get very low by executing deep squats to get your legs and body under the ball.
The motion should be synchronized, with your body and paddle moving in sync for a smooth, flowy swing.
It is easier to execute this shot against an opponent's slice dink because the slice ball will typically become a neutral "knuckle ball" after the bounce, which is ideal for hitting top spin.
Key Points:
The two-handed backhand dink should be used aggressively because top spin brings the ball down, while side spin makes it shoot toward the wall.
The key is to keep the paddle face above your hand the entire time, or even vertically, not dropped down below the hand.
You must get very low and bend your knees deeply to ensure you get your body under the ball since the paddle is held high.
The motion should be smooth and synchronized, with your body and paddle moving at the same time.
To maximize pressure, mix up the shot location by hitting to the opponent's crosscourt outside shoulder and their inside foot.
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