Sharpen Your Dink Control Easily

Learn how to improve your dink control with simple yet effective drills

Sharpen Your Dink Control Easily

Improving your dink control can significantly impact your performance in pickleball. Here is a simple and effective drill for mastering the dink shot:

4-Corners Dink Drill

  • Set-Up: Position four targets on each corner of the kitchen area.
  • Objective: Practice consistently hitting each target while maintaining a smooth and controlled dink shot.
  • Steps:
    1. Start at the kitchen line and hit a dink to the target in the front-left corner.
    2. Hit the next dink to the target in the front-right corner.
    3. Then aim for the back-left corner.
    4. Finish by hitting the back-right corner.

Repeat this sequence for about 10 minutes. This drill not only aids in improving your control but also helps in understanding angles and positioning better.

Remember, consistency is key! Include this drill in your regular play or practice sessions to see substantial improvements over time.

Your pickler friend,
Frank Sanchez