Beginner12 min🎯 Dink
Soft Hands Dink Ladder

Overview
Start in the kitchen and alternate forehand/backhand dinks to a ladder of targets. Keep soft hands, stable paddle face, and calm feet.
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Tip for Left-Handers
Left-handed? Mirror the target ladder and favor your backhand side early to protect middle gaps.
Steps (4)
1
Warmup Touch
3 min15 repsMini dinks straight ahead. Paddle face steady, knees soft.
2
Target Ladder
4 min20 repsPlace 2 targets in the kitchen. Alternate forehand/backhand to each.
3
Dink & Recover
3 min15 repsAfter each dink, shuffle back then forward to reset balance.
4
Slow-Then-Go
2 min10 repsEvery 5th dink, add a gentle lift to push partner back. Control height and feet.
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