The Power of Patience
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The old saying, “patience is a virtue,” holds true in pickleball. If you come out of the dink too early and try to speed up the point, you will likely lose the point. You must remain patient in your mind and in your body. Wait for the attackable dink that is too high, and attack! Otherwise, stay in the dink!
Can you hit 100 dinks in a row? Be patient!
Key Takeaways:
1. Be patient!
2. Wait for the attackable dink. If you are impatient and come out of the dink too early, you will likely lose the point.
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