Net Play: Volley and Dink Technique Flashcards
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Why is grip pressure especially important during soft touch shots at the kitchen line?
Answer: A lighter grip at impact allows the paddle to absorb pace, producing a softer, more controlled dink
Lightening grip pressure at the moment of contact (soft hands) absorbs incoming ball pace rather than transmitting it, producing a controlled, soft dink.
What is an 'erne' shot and when is it legally executed?
Answer: A volley hit while jumping outside the court boundary beyond the kitchen line's lateral extension, landing outside the non-volley zone
An erne is a legal volley hit while the player's feet land outside the court beyond the sideline extension of the kitchen, thus not violating the non-volley zone rule.
What is the recommended paddle angle for a drive volley at the kitchen line?
Answer: Roughly perpendicular to the ground with a slight closed face to drive the ball flat and downward
A drive volley uses a nearly perpendicular paddle face with a slight downward angle to drive the ball flat and low over the net with pace, making it difficult to handle.
During a fast-paced kitchen exchange, what does 'stacking your blocks' refer to?
Answer: Taking successive defensive soft blocks to neutralize an attacker until a neutral or attackable ball arrives
Stacking blocks in a fast exchange means patiently returning soft-block resets until the attacker produces a ball above net height that the defender can attack.
Which footwork pattern is recommended for moving laterally at the kitchen line without crossing the feet?
Answer: Shuffle step (side-to-side without crossing feet)
The shuffle step allows lateral movement while keeping the feet under the body and the paddle forward, maintaining balance and ready position.
What is the tactical purpose of a 'speed-up' dink at the kitchen line?
Answer: To suddenly accelerate a ball into the opponent's body or at their feet to force an error or weak return
A speed-up disrupts the dinking pattern by suddenly accelerating a ball at the opponent's body or feet, forcing a reaction under pressure and often producing a weak return or unforced error.