IPTPA Net Play: Volley and Dink Technique 3

Question 1

Why is grip pressure especially important during soft touch shots at the kitchen line?

Accepted Answer

A lighter grip at impact allows the paddle to absorb pace, producing a softer, more controlled dink

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Tighter grip produces more power and control for dinks

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Grip pressure has no effect on dink quality

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Tighter grip prevents injuries to the wrist

Question 2

What is an 'erne' shot and when is it legally executed?

Accepted Answer

A volley hit while jumping outside the court boundary beyond the kitchen line's lateral extension, landing outside the non-volley zone

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A high overhead smash from the kitchen line

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A soft drop shot placed near the opponent's feet

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A two-handed volley punch used for extra power

Question 3

What is the recommended paddle angle for a drive volley at the kitchen line?

Accepted Answer

Roughly perpendicular to the ground with a slight closed face to drive the ball flat and downward

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Fully open (tilted back 45 degrees) to add heavy backspin

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Pointing straight down to create a drop volley

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Tilted upward 45 degrees to send the ball on a high arc

Question 4

During a fast-paced kitchen exchange, what does 'stacking your blocks' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Taking successive defensive soft blocks to neutralize an attacker until a neutral or attackable ball arrives

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Organizing equipment near the net

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Hitting three volleys in a row to the same spot

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Calling a 'stack' formation in doubles before the serve

Question 5

Which footwork pattern is recommended for moving laterally at the kitchen line without crossing the feet?

Accepted Answer

Shuffle step (side-to-side without crossing feet)

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Crossover step leading with the back foot

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Running stride with full leg crossover

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Standing still and reaching with the paddle arm

Question 6

What is the tactical purpose of a 'speed-up' dink at the kitchen line?

Accepted Answer

To suddenly accelerate a ball into the opponent's body or at their feet to force an error or weak return

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To slow the pace of the rally and force a longer point

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To use maximum topspin to keep the ball in the kitchen

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To communicate to a partner that they should move faster