Dead Dink Defense
Overview
Feed a soft dead dink and expect an attack. Practice soft blocking and quick reload hands at the kitchen.
Tip for Left-Handers
Left-handers: park backhand in center to defend middle attacks.
Steps (4)
Dead Feed
3 min12 repsFeed a dead, low dink. Expect an attack on the next ball.
Soft Block
3 min24 repsBlock with zero swing to the middle kitchen.
Reload Ready
3 min12 repsAfter every block, reload paddle in front within 0.5s. Call 'ready'.
Mini Match
3 minPlay to 5: you score on clean blocks; feeder scores on winners.
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