Double Bounce
The role of the double-bounce rule when you move up to the net.
Rules and Faults
The dink is played under precise rules: volleying is banned in the kitchen. This section draws on texts from the FFT and USA Pickleball.
In this section
The articles
The Double Bounce Rule Explained for Dink Players
You'll learn to apply the double bounce rule on the serve and the return, and understand how it changes your play at the kitchen line.
Dink, Drop, Drive: Telling the Three Pickleball Shots Apart
You'll know how to choose between a dink, a drop and a drive based on your position and the ball you receive.
Ready Position and Footwork at the Kitchen Line: The Checklist
You'll know how to check your posture and footwork before every dink.
What Is a Dink in Pickleball? Definition and Role of the Shot
You'll learn to define a dink, know what it's for and spot one in a rally.
Kitchen Rule in Pickleball: What's Allowed and What Isn't
Non-volley zone, double bounce and related faults.