The aggressive dink isn't about overpowering your opponent. It's about creating pressure through placement, using deception to keep them guessing, and understanding when to attack versus when to reset.
There's a moment in every pickleball player's journey when they realize that dinking isn't just about keeping the ball low. It's about creating pressure, forcing errors, and setting up the kill shot.
And who better to learn from than James Ignatowich, a top 10-ranked PPA pro with a 6.5 DUPR rating?
In a recent video with APP pro Tanner Tomassi, Ignatowich breaks down the art of aggressive dinking at the kitchen line, sharing insights that could transform your game whether you're grinding through 3.5 or competing at tournament level.
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The Deep vs. Shallow Debate Here's where things get interesting. Most recreational players think aggressive dinking means hitting hard, but Ignatowich reveals it's actually about placement and timing.
When taking a dink out of the air, Ignatowich aims deeper. Why? Because your opponent sees you attacking the ball early and naturally backs off the line an inch or two, worried you might speed it up. That hesitation is exactly what creates the opening for an aggressive dink at their feet. He explains:
"If I'm taking a dink out of the air, you might think that I'm going to speed that ball up because I very well could. So... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/avoid-these-3-deadly-mistakes-to-master-aggressive-dinking/
