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Stop Reaching: Why Stepping Into the Kitchen Can Improve Your Short Dinks

Pickleball Union argues that players should step into the non-volley zone for short dinks instead of stretching from behind the line. Here is the rule, the footwork and a simple drill.

October 30, 2026 · Vara Performance · Source: Pickleball Union

Vara Performance News · Oct 30, 2026

One Stop or Two? Rethinking Your Footwork After the Third Shot Drop

The Dink, citing coach Kyle Koszuta, says dashing to the kitchen after every drop leads to pop-ups. Here are the one stop and two stop patterns and how to time your split step.

Vara Performance · Source: The Dink