Pro pickleball player Tyson McGuffin takes you inside ERNE Pickleball HQ to break down a high-level drill using the Dink & Drop Pro Pickleball Machine. Learn how to disguise a dink, control pressurized zones, and follow up with an off-the-bounce speed-up that keeps your opponent guessing.
Tyson covers the exact footwork, paddle positioning, and contact points that separate solid dinking from elite-level control and strategy. With just one machine and some space, you’ll learn how to:
- Master pressurized dinks and disguise your next move
- Transition smoothly from a dink to a speed-up without telegraphing it
- Target the right zones, including your opponent’s dominant hip and dead spaces
- Add topspin while keeping your stance and paddle control consistent
- Maintain an open stance and proper paddle positioning for precision
Whether you’re holding the kitchen line or looking to push your opponent back with smart aggression, this drill teaches you how to control the game like a pro.
Highlights:
00:08 – Intro to Dink & Drop Pro + ERNE Replay Net System
00:49 – How to disguise a dink into an off-the-bounce speed-up
01:34 – Understanding zones: right hip, dead space, and pressurized areas
02:22 – Footwork, stance, and paddle control for consistent speed-ups
02:57 – Off-the-bounce topspin dinks + strategic follow-up
03:42 – Tips for aiming cleanly without telegraphing your speed-up
05:20 – “Pick your poison” approach for offensive decision-making
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