7 Dinking Mistakes Costing You Points at the Kitchen Line

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Inside Michael’s full instructional, you’ll learn how to:
• Build elite consistency at the kitchen line
• Control rallies without forcing attacks
• Develop pro-level patience and shot selection
• Fix positioning, footwork, and balance
• Stop giving away free points in dink rallies

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Most players lose kitchen points not because they lack power — but because they rush, attack the wrong balls, or don’t understand dinking patterns.

In this video, pro pickleball player Michael Loyd breaks down 7 dinking strategies pros use in every match. These aren’t flashy tricks. They’re smart, repeatable patterns that force mistakes, create pop-ups, and win points without swinging harder.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why crosscourt dinking should be your default
✅ How height and margin create confidence and consistency
✅ When to move your opponent vs when to attack
✅ How pros disguise dinks to stay unpredictable
✅ The exact cues that signal a green light attack
✅ Why patience is a dominant skill at higher levels

If you want your kitchen game to slow down, feel controlled, and stop leaking points — this video is for you.

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📍 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Why Dinking Wins Matches
00:59 – Strategy 1: Crosscourt Is Home Base
02:54 – Crosscourt Builds Pressure, Down the Line Finishes
03:25 – Strategy 2: Height Control Beats Everything
05:01 – Margin = Confidence (Stop Aiming Too Low)
05:52 – Strategy 3: Move Your Opponent Before You Attack
07:21 – Strategy 4: Disguise Your Dinks
09:58 – Pros Don’t Telegraph Direction
10:08 – Strategy 5: Using the Middle on Purpose
11:07 – Strategy 6: Attack Only the Right Ball
12:07 – The Green Light Attack Checklist
13:00 – Michael Loyd Pickleball 101 Overview
15:36 – Strategy 7: Be Willing to Dink Longer Than Anyone
17:18 – Common Beginner Dinking Mistakes
17:45 – What to Work on Next (Outro)

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