The most common pattern at the non-volley zone is the cross-court dink — and most players try to make it work by pulling their opponent wider and wider. The problem is that wider isn't always better. Going too wide costs you control, pulls the ball further from the net, and leaves space open between you and your partner that your opponents can exploit. The cross-court dink isn't the problem having that as your only pattern is.
In this video, we show you:
• Why pulling the ball wider and wider in a cross-court dink rally often creates more mistakes for you than your opponent
• How to use the foot to foot pattern to create constant adjustment and errors
• Why the middle of the court is the most underused dink target at the non-volley zone
• Two bailout options when you are the one getting pulled out of position
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Why Is the Cross-Court Dink Pattern Hurting My Game?
2:21 – Pattern 1 Foot to Foot
3:47 – Pattern 2 Crosscourt to middleF
6:15 – Pattern 3 The Bailout - Center or Downline
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