This week’s recipe01Week 01 · Rules + movement
Rules · 6 minute read
The Kitchen Isn’t a Place to Stand Still
Dink explains the non-volley zone, why it keeps the game interesting, and three simple drills for learning where your feet belong.
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Skills + rules
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