pickleball glossary
What is a Dink in Pickleball?
A dink is a soft shot hit just over the net into the kitchen. Used to take pace off the rally and force opponents to hit up. The dominant strategic shot in advanced pickleball.
Example in a match
You're at the kitchen line. Instead of driving the ball, you dink it softly over the net. Your opponent has to scoop it up.
Pickleball scoring with Volley
Volley scores pickleball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Dink".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dink in pickleball?
A dink is a soft shot hit just over the net into the kitchen. Used to take pace off the rally and force opponents to hit up. The dominant strategic shot in advanced pickleball.
Does Volley handle dink automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickleball scoring engine handles every standard rule including dink. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more pickleball terms?
The full Pickleball glossary is at /pickleball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.