beginnerThe 5 Basic Shots Every Beginner Must Know
Master the serve, return, dink, volley, and third shot drop.
The 5 Essential Shots
1. The Serve
Underhand, diagonal, must clear kitchen. Aim deep.
2. The Return of Serve
Let it bounce, hit deep, move forward to kitchen line.
3. The Dink
Soft arcing shot from kitchen line into opponent's kitchen. Most important shot.
4. The Volley
Hit ball out of air at kitchen line. Short compact swings, firm wrist.
5. The Third Shot Drop
Soft shot into kitchen after return bounces. Neutralizes net advantage.
