The ULTIMATE Dink Guide! Learn every dink in pickleball

[@pickleballplaybook]

What dink are you trying to master? 👇

[@picklebrainpod]

The one that goes over the net consistently 😉

[@bobdoe4689]

all of them

[@pickleballplaybook]

@@picklebrainpodvery smart! Lol

[@pickleballplaybook]

@@bobdoe4689that’s the spirit!

[@frostfox1208]

I’m new at this. So… when people talk about “control paddles” or interested in “control over power” does control have to do with the amount of texture on the face of the paddle? Texture makes it easier to get top spin or slice? My paddle was $30 from Walmart and it works but I am getting into this sport. This Selkirk Air Control Luxx could be good for me? Top spin is my favorite thing.

[@morrisonwatercolors]

One of the best dinking videos I have seen. Well done.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BrianHwang-u8f]

Very good video. Thankyou. I'm going to follow this channel more.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Welcome aboard!

[@renaGuo949]

Thanks!

[@pickleballplaybook]

I really appreciate this! Thanks a ton 🙏

[@ChillPillV1]

The $100 off of the ball machine page doesn't exist, do you have an official code? @@pickleballplaybook

[@weyman4317]

All good tennis technique- early preparation and good footwork.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Absolutely

[@gnarfish5555]

Love this!! Thank you!!

[@pickleballplaybook]

❤️

[@John-kq7jx]

Cat is da real MVP

[@pickleballplaybook]

100! 🐱

[@Adi0-e8v]

Is it possible to do all the topspin dinks with the forearm instead of the wrist? Or the the wrist produce greater effect?

[@pickleballplaybook]

More spin when you implement wrist but also takes much greater touch!

[@usapatriot5078]

Great video!

[@pickleballplaybook]

I appreciate it! ❤️

[@nilkamals]

Great video

[@pickleballplaybook]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SC-hz7xo]

Awesome video. More of this deep technical stuff please

[@pickleballplaybook]

Noted! Thanks for the support 🙌

[@Eightho]

A buddy of mine let me try out the selkirk luxx and holy.. the control on that paddle is amazing. I use the Warrior Edge currently which already has a lot of control on it, but the selkirk luxx is amazing.. Great videos as always! If I buy the luxx i'll be sure to use your code!

[@pickleballplaybook]

I appreciate it! And totally agree. It’s incredible www.selkirk.com/products/luxx-control-air-invikta?sca_ref=4516571.n0z0Xqk6sI

[@Adi0-e8v]

Hey Austin, when you are dinking, are you taking the paddle to the correct spot with your shoulder or only your forearm and wrist? Because when I take the paddle back with my whole arm, I tend to create a backswing. However when I take it back with my forearm and wrist there is no backswing? I’m confused. Should I be able to have a small backswing on my dinks or not?

[@pickleballplaybook]

I do not think about it at all. All you have to focus on is making contact out in front and say bounce when the ball bounces and hit when you make contact. Everything else will take care of itself! Hope that helps

[@Adi0-e8v]

Question, on dinks and volleys, how do you get back to your ready position fluidly? Do you just use your shoulder to smoothly get back or use your forearm? Very stupid question I’m sure but I’m just curious. Thanks!

[@pickleballplaybook]

I do not think about it. All I think is paddle out in front. Does that make sense? Less is more in pickleball

[@Adi0-e8v]

One question, with the flat push dinks, is your wrist cocked up or cocked down? I notice your wrist is cocked down. When hitting flat dinks consistently, is it better to have your wrist cocked down? Thanks!

[@pickleballplaybook]

Cocked up 👍

[@Adi0-e8v]

@@pickleballplaybook when I cock my wrist up for flat backhand dinks, I’m never consistent though. I know practice is important, but I have been practicing. What else do I need to look out for?

[@pickleballplaybook]

I’d have to see a video of you dinking. Can you send me a short clip on IG? @pickleballplaybook

[@Adi0-e8v]

@@pickleballplaybook sure

[@jordanalpert3969]

Love the tips. How do you avoid telegraphing the 1-hand backhand top spin dink when you cross over (so hitting off your dominant leg)? Maybe if they cheat out wide you hit middle instead?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Exactly! You do a backhand dink roll up the middle instead. Typically though, you want to project that you’re rolling up the middle then hit it out wide.

[@Adi0-e8v]

On the forehand slice dink you say to move the elbow in a bit. Does this also apply to both regular forehand and backhand slices? Because i never move my elbow in the way you show for slice dinks! Please enlighten me.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Yes it bends and unbends as you hit it from the baseline! Does that make sense

[@Adi0-e8v]

​@pickleballplaybook forearm only or shoulder? Also are there other ways to slice dink or is this the only one?

[@kevinespina3289]

when you explained the forehand backspin dink, you mentioned that you would "shave" witha L shape. Is it basically the same technique but reversed with your backand backspin dink? or are you getting more under the ball with the backhand backpin dink?

[@pickleballplaybook]

I don’t understand the question. Can you explain? Thanks!

[@BoostITFORward]

Great video. I am sure your technique is better than mine being that I am a 4.5 and you’re a 5.0+, but I don’t use as much wrist as you on the topspin dinks (forehand and two handed backhand). I use a lot more arm/shoulder than anything. When I get my wrist involved too much, I seem to have less control of the ball and create more pop ups.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Yeah that can happen. What it comes down to is not breaking your wrist through the shot. Keep it cocked and you will not slap through it and pop it up. Does that help?

[@BoostITFORward]

@@pickleballplaybook Ya I break my wrist to position the tip of my paddle downwards, right before the shot, then I use my arm/shoulder to hit the ball cross court. It’s a really awesome shot (2H backhand) but it does take practice. Thanks for the vids!

[@CuriousCreature]

Just trying to do more. Would love to see how to transition into dinking rather than volley play and netting out before dinking even begins.

[@pickleballplaybook]

So drops? Noted!

[@samuraistabber]

Drops and resets.

[@picklebrainpod]

Baller video!🐈‍⬛

[@pickleballplaybook]

😘

[@Flying_Family]

What about the volley and half volley dinks?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Good point! I’ll do a video on them

[@josefbleaux6724]

Meow... Great video!

[@pickleballplaybook]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AnnMitt]

🐈‍⬛️ so cute

[@pickleballplaybook]

Haha it’s a super sweet cat. Just showed up in the neighborhood 🐱

[@gg80108]

Oh no , another court in a residential neighborhood. Poor neighbors.

[@pickleballplaybook]

They love it ❤️💪

[@gg80108]

@@pickleballplaybook the noise is only good if you are playing.

[@jasonwalker1959]

I like what you have to say but think you need to stop playing with these Selkirk paddles with white on the face. It's amazing how much they obscure the ball, which not only makes it extremely difficult for your opponent but ends up making you worse since the quality of shot coming back from your opponent is diminished. AND, your poor shots aren't punished as much. They make everyone worse, which is not what we want. Just my .02

[@pickleballplaybook]

Love it bro! My paddle is blue 👍

[@justinanderson7854]

I haven’t seen such a detailed breakdown of the different dinks. Gives me a ton to think about during practice and being more purposeful with dinking. Thank you. You excel at teaching.