Pathway to Play · Step 06
Dinks, Drives & Third Shots
Understand the soft game, the power game, and how to choose the right third shot for the rally.
Build your game
Know what comes next.
Players explore three essential tools for moving from the baseline to the kitchen. The focus is not just execution, but recognizing when each option fits.
Best for
Developing players
Level
Intermediate foundation
Class length
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Program price
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What you’ll work on
Skills that carry into play.
Controlled crosscourt and straight-ahead dinks
Drive targets with safe net clearance
Third-shot drops with useful arc
Choosing between a drop, drive, and reset
How the session works
Learn. Apply. Play.
Control the kitchen
Build touch, patience, and directional control from a stable base.
Apply pressure
Drive with purpose rather than swinging hard without a target.
Earn the transition
Use the third shot to create a safer path toward the kitchen.
Keep exploring
Your next useful step.
Ready when you are
Get on court.
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