Name: Stop Slicing Every Dink… BUMP It Instead (More Pressure, More Wins)
Uploaded: 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 525
Description: Most players default to the slice dink… but that’s not always the best option anymore. In today’s game, the bump — taking the ball out of the air with a more...

Most players default to the slice dink… but that’s not always the best option anymore. In today’s game, the bump — taking the ball out of the air with a more aggressive, controlled contact — is becoming a huge weapon.

If you want to apply pressure without speeding up, this is the shot you need.

✅ This video is for:
• Players who rely too much on slice dinks
• Players who want to be more aggressive at the kitchen
• Players looking to create pressure without high risk

📍 What You’ll Learn:
• What the “bump” dink is and when to use it
• How to take the ball out of the air with control and intent
• How to pressure opponents without speeding up too early

⏱ Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 What is the bump?
2:54 Bump demo
4:28 Advantages of bumping
5:30 Changing direction
6:21 Direction change demo
6:52 Richie Recap

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