Intermediate15 min🎯 Dink

Dink Down-the-Line & Speed Up

Dink Down-the-Line & Speed Up

Overview

Dink straight ahead and speed up on sitters. Play it out to train when to stay soft and when to attack.

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Tip for Left-Handers

Left-handed players: favor your forehand roll down your sideline to open the middle.

Steps (4)

1

Straight Dinks

4 min40 reps

Dink straight ahead, knee to net height.

2

Speed-Up Read

4 min36 reps

Every 6th ball, speed up at the shoulder. Partner blocks back. 3 rounds.

3

Play it Out

5 min

After speed-up, play out the rally to a point. First to 5 points wins.

4

Review & Repeat

2 min

Swap roles and repeat. Note which balls were too high; lower trajectory next set.

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