Intermediate12 min🛡️ Defense

Dead Dink Defense

Dead Dink Defense

Overview

Feed a soft dead dink and expect an attack. Practice soft blocking and quick reload hands at the kitchen.

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Tip for Left-Handers

Left-handers: park backhand in center to defend middle attacks.

Steps (4)

1

Dead Feed

3 min12 reps

Feed a dead, low dink. Expect an attack on the next ball.

2

Soft Block

3 min24 reps

Block with zero swing to the middle kitchen.

3

Reload Ready

3 min12 reps

After every block, reload paddle in front within 0.5s. Call 'ready'.

4

Mini Match

3 min

Play to 5: you score on clean blocks; feeder scores on winners.

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