Notes & Homework

Skill: Open Stance Dinking

• Footwork: Open stance. NO CROSS OVER STEPS
• ContactPoint: Out in front. If gets behind when pulled wide go down line rather thancross court.
• Weight Transfer: Flow into shot - lateral like a speed skater.
• Body Positioning: Square up to the ball

Skill: Cross Court Dinking Footwork

• Footwork: Open stance. NO CROSSOVER STEPS
• Contact Point: Out in front. If behind you when pulled wide hit down line.
• Weight Transfer: Flow into shot and return facing where you placed the ball.
• Body Positioning: When actively dinking stand 60% off center line
• Hands: Continental grip, lay back wrist. Grip 3-4 out of 10.

Drill: Open Stance Toss at NVZ

• Part #1: Players set up at NVZ cross court or straight on.
  • Toss ball back and forth alternating forehand and backhand target focusing on 1 of the technical aspects of dinking.
• Part #2: Same set up but players randomize tosses and focus on ball recognition of where their partner is tossing.

Drill: Cross Court Dink Grinder

• Start a cooperative dink rally to see how long it can keep going.
   
• Play 1 min round to see how many they can do without messing up.
• Repeat to try to beat score.