Chaos is not a kitchen strategy.
You got up to the kitchen. Congrats!
It's where points are won or lost.
The kitchen is where you control and win the point, but it isn't about flashy dink rallies. You need a recipe so your dinks create your winning shot.
Many rec players have no plan at the kitchen. It gets reactive and chaotic. Random neutral dinks. Aimless angles. Speed-ups and flicks that feel bold but put you in jeopardy.
In this episode, you’ll hear from IPTPA Master Coach Lisa Palcic:
Why your dink is not supposed to win the point
The surprisingly effective strategy of hitting their feet (yes, really)
What “angles get angles” actually means — and why it can backfire fast
How to spot a “runway” and attack it like you planned it all along
The difference between reacting and actually having a strategy
Why your “beautiful dink rally” might just be helping your opponent
The moment you get the green light to go on offense (and what to do with it)
The big takeaway:
Dinking isn’t the point.
It’s the setup.
If you’re just trying to “win the dink battle,” you’re missing the entire game.
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Short, practical insights for recreational players who want answers.
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