DRILL 01
Cross-Court Dinking
Diagonal partners at the kitchen line. Soft shots back and forth across the longest dimension. See how long the rally lives.
Soft Hands
Patience
Touch
Six drills built around the kitchen line so footwork stays minimal. No lateral coverage, no lunging, no chasing lobs. Setup: left foot back, right foot forward, weight shifts only onto the right.
Diagonal partners at the kitchen line. Soft shots back and forth across the longest dimension. See how long the rally lives.
Both at the kitchen line, directly across. Paddles out front, no backswing — just redirect. Keep it under shoulder height so nobody has to reach.
Drop towels or cones in the kitchen corners and middle. Call "line", "middle", or "corner" before each dink. Trains intentional placement instead of just returning the ball.
Stationary serve from the back corner. Aim for deep corners and the T. Take turns and track makes — most beginners faults out long or short, so this is gold for both of you.
Partner stands mid-court and feeds medium-pace shots at you. You absorb and drop them softly into their kitchen. The most underrated intermediate skill — and zero footwork required.
Let every ball bounce before dinking. Slows the rally way down, builds patience, and gives both of you predictable feeds. Easiest entry point if rallies keep collapsing.