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tanner.pickleball
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Приєднався 22 сер 2023
I make instructional pickleball content, straight to the point. 🏓
My passion is studying the game, the fundamentals, technique, and seeing how it will develop in the coming years. 🎉
My source of joy is coaching players and having them improve with my advice. 😊
My passion is studying the game, the fundamentals, technique, and seeing how it will develop in the coming years. 🎉
My source of joy is coaching players and having them improve with my advice. 😊
How to Hit a Backhand Dink in Pickleball Like a Pro
In this video, I’m going to show you how to backhand dink like the pros.
Let’s get into it!
#1 - Footwork is the foundation 🦶
As a ball approaches, I always step first with my back foot, then my front foot-NOT the other way around. This allows us to use our weight and momentum to carry our paddle through the ball.
If you do front foot to back foot, it’s the opposite, and you end up off-balanced.
To drill this: Have your partner hit crosscourt dinks your way while you focus on moving your back foot, then front foot, and using your momentum to carry back through the ball as you dink it back.
#2 - Use the correct setup ✋
Commonly, this is taught online using a Nike swoosh. This is incorrect. When the ball approaches, you should be able to determine where the ball will bounce and then prep your paddle at the correct angle as though you’re going to catch the ball.
Doing this limits movement right before hitting the shot. This means fewer pop-ups and more control over your backhand dinks.
To drill this: Focus on locking your wrist and not using it to chop at the ball.
#3 - Take it back just inside the back hip 🕺
Another common problem players have is taking their paddle back too far when backhand dinking. You want to start your paddle (remember to prep it here early) in line with your back hip.
#4 - Keep everything linear 👉
Besides having too long of a backswing, many players will have too long of a forward swing. When you move your paddle through the ball, you want to keep everything linear.
That means not swinging your arm across your body but just toward your target.
Remember, it’s not a swoosh like others say it is.
Put it all together 🤩
To improve your backhand dinks remember:
Feet
Set paddle
Linear
When we do this, it breaks it down simply for you.
Some of my favorite drills
Here are some of my favorite backhand dink drills.
Drill #1 - Pressure 😓
You dink crosscourt with no speedups. You play to five points, but the catch is, if you hit the ball into the net, then your score goes back to zero.
This really forces you to focus on every single dink and stay consistent and patient while utilizing your backhand.
Also, focus on moving your dinks around - don’t just hit the same spot repeatedly.
Drill #2 - The Escape Room 🗝️
For this drill, you limit yourself to only being able to dink to your opponent’s inside foot. But your opponent can move you anywhere along your side of the kitchen.
This forces you to feel like you’re getting pinched and pressured while you dink, forcing you to hit neutral dinks to the safest spot on the court.
If you enjoyed this, subscribe to my UA-cam Channel, where I release one video every week.
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Let’s get into it!
#1 - Footwork is the foundation 🦶
As a ball approaches, I always step first with my back foot, then my front foot-NOT the other way around. This allows us to use our weight and momentum to carry our paddle through the ball.
If you do front foot to back foot, it’s the opposite, and you end up off-balanced.
To drill this: Have your partner hit crosscourt dinks your way while you focus on moving your back foot, then front foot, and using your momentum to carry back through the ball as you dink it back.
#2 - Use the correct setup ✋
Commonly, this is taught online using a Nike swoosh. This is incorrect. When the ball approaches, you should be able to determine where the ball will bounce and then prep your paddle at the correct angle as though you’re going to catch the ball.
Doing this limits movement right before hitting the shot. This means fewer pop-ups and more control over your backhand dinks.
To drill this: Focus on locking your wrist and not using it to chop at the ball.
#3 - Take it back just inside the back hip 🕺
Another common problem players have is taking their paddle back too far when backhand dinking. You want to start your paddle (remember to prep it here early) in line with your back hip.
#4 - Keep everything linear 👉
Besides having too long of a backswing, many players will have too long of a forward swing. When you move your paddle through the ball, you want to keep everything linear.
That means not swinging your arm across your body but just toward your target.
Remember, it’s not a swoosh like others say it is.
Put it all together 🤩
To improve your backhand dinks remember:
Feet
Set paddle
Linear
When we do this, it breaks it down simply for you.
Some of my favorite drills
Here are some of my favorite backhand dink drills.
Drill #1 - Pressure 😓
You dink crosscourt with no speedups. You play to five points, but the catch is, if you hit the ball into the net, then your score goes back to zero.
This really forces you to focus on every single dink and stay consistent and patient while utilizing your backhand.
Also, focus on moving your dinks around - don’t just hit the same spot repeatedly.
Drill #2 - The Escape Room 🗝️
For this drill, you limit yourself to only being able to dink to your opponent’s inside foot. But your opponent can move you anywhere along your side of the kitchen.
This forces you to feel like you’re getting pinched and pressured while you dink, forcing you to hit neutral dinks to the safest spot on the court.
If you enjoyed this, subscribe to my UA-cam Channel, where I release one video every week.
👉 Join my Newsletter!
👉 "The Secrets To 5.0 🤐🏆"
👉 www.tannerpickleball.com
➤ CRBN 1x Paddle: bit.ly/48mlUnv (Code 'tanner' for 10%)
➤ Lead Tape (for paddle): amzn.to/4bnKCpd
➤ Franklin X-40 Balls: amzn.to/3wlgrQG
➤ My Shoes (Babolat Jet Mach 3): amzn.to/3UvgeCJ
➤ My Shoes (Women's) amzn.to/3ULLbDS
⚔️ CRBN: bit.ly/3HBsISY ⚔️
🛡️ 10% off Code: tanner 🛡️
🎉I Post 60 Second Tips.. EVERYDAY🎉
Instagram: tanner.pickleball
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@tanner.pickleball
Facebook: Tanner.Pickleball/
UA-cam: www.youtube.com/@tanner.pickleball
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If it's a floaty coming at you, can you just do a scorpion? I definitely will work on this one though, awesome video again.
being able to pull a lob out of your hat 🎩 🪄 whenever you want is so clutch.
Open stance. Best way to generate the most power on a racquet swing. 14 yrs of pro tennis here! 🙋🏽
Love it!
Will try your tips. Thanks.
You’re welcome 😊
I used this tip yesterday!
Love it!
Good stuff
Appreciate it
You are the best
Thanks!
Love all your tips. Supper useful. Congrats on 1 year.
Thanks so much!
Great information. Thank you, Tanner. Would the back foot first then front foot footwork be effective with forehand dinks?
Thanks - great question! Yes it will be just as effective :)
What ball are the pros/you currently using? Is it the Vulcan Vpro flight?
This is the franklin x-40. I use whichever ball the next tournament I'm playing uses!
@@tanner.pickleball Thanks, Tanner. I'm surprised it is used at your level! I asked because I have the x40s and Core (for wind). Yesterday my opponents said my new x40 was too slow and I said "I agree but people usually get pissed and can't keep a ball in when I bring out the Core." Is your game better with a faster/slower ball?
Oof, tennis player chiming in, good points, but just a quick terminology check - you're showing the semi-western grip, not eastern. Just wanna make sure you get the respect you deserve when trying to make a living off of pickleball content! For reference, a full western grip would almost look like you're doing an uppercut punch on the ball when performing a forehand stroke.
Yikes!
It's a great mix in shot to give the opponent something else to think about when running into the kitchen. Especially if you catch them in mid run, they can really jump so easily
Yep!
In 4.5-5.0 play the lob isn’t respected enough. It’s a hard shot to hit but high level players always say it’s cringe to hit it. Lob needs more love especially at the higher level where it’s 5x harder to pull off
Totally agree!!
Shoulder high doesn’t work when you’re 5’3”😂
hahaha
Dude, you rock! 🎸
Thanks man!
Ay chill bro my grandma plays pickleball too 😅
lol
You’re awesome 😎
Thanks Ram!
Over the backhand side..." Great tip!👍🏽
Yepp!
Awesome Vid as always!! Thanks MrT..!!
:)
Haha her reaction to the lob is so typical 😂
lol hahaha
Tanner, lobbing mom? She deserves better. 😊
hehehehe
Good tips!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Totally unrelated question: Where can one find one of those pvc ball stops seen in the background?
Hey Will! Not sure, these are my local courts I can ask!
Can’t believe I only know this now
Hehehe
Bro’s dialed in face is not to be messed with
You know it
Wrong. You do not need two hands, as a tennis and Pickel Ball player Im more accurate with one hand. Two hands works my body more
Alrighty then
Unless your name is JW Johnson
Yep lol
Genius
:)
Please make a video about paddles but especially yours. Every freaking brand says the are optimizing power and control. It’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s BS. Which materials work what are the trade offs etc
Totally agreed. I will make one on that! Everyone says that lol
#4 you're playing with the same crew that's not interested in improving
Great call
Love this! The talking through the strategy and placement is so key and helping players take it to the next level. You’re not overly verbose and you get directly to the point, which is why I love your videos so much. Keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!!
From France, thank you for articulating so well !!
You're very welcome!
Hlo sir phd pro paddle is available in india
Yes sir I think
Your tips have been valuable and really helped improve my game. Showing some appreciation.
Glad to help! I’m very thankful for that donation!! I’ll keep them coming, you’re the best ❤️❤️
Great vid bro! Quick question on why you have your right hand on your hip when you dink?
Counterbalance! Give it a try it makes a big difference!
@@tanner.pickleball interesting. You should make a short on this if you haven’t already!
Thanks
Welcome
I like the frisbee analogy!
:)
Your videos are great! Thanks! I have day one of league and I will think of these tips.
Glad to hear it!
Guy's got nothing but valuable and immediately applicable tips
Lfggggg!
Paddle tip down on certain dinks is the only way they are coming back over net . Be interested in that !!
Certain dinks for sure!
Youre the main reason Im improving in this game. Thank you for your contribution to the community and teaching!!
Glad to help!
Great Vid, Bro!!! Thanks. MrT!!!
My pleasure!
👍👍💪💪
:)
Tanner is a natural teacher
Thanks!
Do you need to put power when flicking?
Yes!
Best advice for average players I’ve ever heard
Truly for everyone. But average players need to hear it more*
Thanks man!
Don't hit it and yell out when it's out
Yes
This is the best play breakdown that I have seen. I also like the pace that you go through each point without talking the point to death. Pickleball strategy videos are hard to find. Very well done. I'm tagging this and will watch it every so often as a refresher.
Thanks Dan! So Generous of you, I’ll keep ‘em coming!
Thanks!
Thank you so much Dan!! I really appreciate this donation!
I’m extremely new been only playing for a month and your tutorials and coaching Really took me from novice beginner to mid in a month. I beat a 3.7 and that was from you. Best advice you gave was it doesn’t matter how hard you hit work on consistency over power. Doing hard returns and sprinkling in a drop had my opponent a bit confused. This was such an interesting move. Your backhand return was the biggest help to my game that and your serving video
Love that! So happy to help on your journey Mitch :)