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  ​Pop-ups aren’t about hitting the ball too high—they’re about energy control. C.J. Johnson from Better Pickleball breaks down why your pickleball backswing is the #1 culprit and shares the exact drill to fix it.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​The pickleball return of serve is one of the most underrated shots in the game, but mastering it can give you a massive positional advantage. Learn the essential footwork, positioning, and strategy to transform your returns into a weapon.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​See the breakdown of your ratings by format and age, track your highest level achieved, and see how scorelines could impact your rating pre-game.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​In pickleball doubles, who covers the middle is one of the most debated questions on the court. The short answer: the player with the forehand, but the full answer is a lot more nuanced than that.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​The 3rd shot pickleball play is the most important shot you’ll hit on every single rally. This step-by-step guide breaks down the mechanics, common mistakes, and drills to help 3.0 to 4.0 players master it fast.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​The plan would reduce Seattle’s pickleball courts from 92 to 56, with seven neighborhoods losing a combined 36 courts as soon as June.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Knowing how to move to the kitchen line in pickleball after a third shot drop is the difference between winning and losing rallies. This guide breaks down exactly when to go, how to move, and what to do when you get there.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Breaking the 4.0 ceiling in pickleball is the sport’s most common plateau, most players hit it and never figure out why. Here’s what’s actually holding you back and how to move past it for good.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Your overhead fix doesn’t require hours of practice. Jilly B breaks down the four most common overhead flaws and shows exactly how to correct them with simple footwork drills and positioning adjustments.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Whether you’re trying to break out of a dinking rally or apply pressure, knowing how to execute a solid backhand drive can completely change your game.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball