Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast 43: Learning & Mastering the Two-Handed Backhand and Roll Dink (The Two-ey!)
Jul 8, 2025
Discover the secrets of the two-handed backhand and roll dink in pickleball! Learn essential drills, like the offhand choke grip and the striking clock spin path. Michael shares personal experiences with the new CRBN TruFoam 4 paddle and offers insights into common mistakes every player makes. Transition from wall drills to partner practice with tips for footwork and swing mechanics. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, this episode packs valuable techniques to enhance your game!
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Start On A Wall For Muscle Memory
- Practice the two-handed backhand first by choking up with your off-hand and hitting controlled dinks against a wall.
- Build to 50 reps, then add spin by brushing from 7 o'clock to 1 o'clock while keeping arms straight and using your knees to lift.
Brush Low-To-High For Topspin
- Introduce topspin by brushing the back and outside of the ball with a 7-to-1 clock swing while keeping the paddle tip down.
- Use leg drive (bend knees and lift) so the ball spins forward and returns to you like a boxer’s speed bag.
Progress To Partner Diagonal Dinks
- Progress to diagonal dinks with a partner: righty on the left side dinking crosscourt to the opponent's left side.
- Keep arms straight, get behind the ball, and aim for 25 controlled exchanges before adding your regular hand.