To develop the ability to attack longer dinks by knocking cones ("baby birds") off the opponent's net, focusing on quick decision-making and maintaining balance.
SkillDinking
LevelAdvanced
Players2
Equipment
- Pickleball paddles
- Pickleballs
- Pickleball court
- 3 cones (or similar small objects)
How to run it
Players dink back and forth. The goal is to "knock off" the opponent's cones by hitting offensive dinks that are difficult to defend. Players must lean into the kitchen line while maintaining balance to protect their "baby birds."
Coach Dave’s cues
Make quick, right decisions. Lean in but maintain balance, avoid coming off the ground. Reset the ball if an attack opportunity isn't there, focusing on getting the ball off the cones.
Watch for
Leaning in too far and losing balance. Not making a quick decision to attack or reset.