DJ Young and Pat Smith recently did the unthinkable: they defeated Ben & Collin Johns. Here’s a look behind the action. Read More The Dink
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Transitioning Between Defense and Offense in Pickleball
Transitioning from defense to offense happens instantly in pickleball — here are some tips. Read More The Dink
PicklePod Ep 63: A lot of paddles are going to fail
For the first time ever, a winner of the PicklePod listener contest joins the pod. He is a former free diver and competitive surfer who outlines the flow state benefits of pickleball. Zane explains the new scrutiny around his signature paddle and gets coerced to auction off a seat at Read More The Dink
Vulcan Tournament of Champions Preview
We preview the upcoming Tournament of Champions in Brigham City, Utah. Read More The Dink
Pickleball Needs $900 Million to Keep Up with Facility Demand
The amount of money needed to keep up with pickleball court demand? $900 million, says one study. Read More The Dink
What Is the “Flamingo” on the Pickleball Court?
Have you ever needed a little extra reach at the Kitchen line in order to hit the pickleball out of the air? Or, have you ever asked yourself, “How did my opponent hit that pickleball out of the air?” In either scenario on the pickleball court—where you need a little extra reach or you […]
Should Protective Eyewear Be Required in Pickleball?
This past weekend, pickleball pro Jessie Irvine took a pickleball to the face, which led to her withdrawal from the entire pickleball tournament. With rising skill levels (i.e., more power) and increased injuries (like eye injuries), should players be given a choice on whether to wear or not to wear protective eyewear (at least […]
Should the Official Rules of Pickleball Apply to Recreational Play?
Do the rules of pickleball apply in recreational play? Or, do you let the rules slide in the spirit of open play and having fun? For instance, if a pickleball player showed up to open play with sandpaper on his or her pickleball paddle (which is a clear violation of the official rules), how […]
Murmurs from the Losers’ Bracket: Coming In from the Heat
As the summer heat rages on, Murmurs from the Losers’ Bracket takes a hard look at outdoor versus indoor pickleball. This one is for all of you pickleball players that can’t take the rising temperatures, but are quick to dismiss the idea of playing pickleball indoors.More Read More Pickler – Pickleball Blog
4 Tips to Win at the “Cat and Mouse” Game in Singles Pickleball
In singles pickleball, the “cat and mouse” game refers to the strategic maneuvering between two players near the Non-Volley Zone or Kitchen line. Both you and your opponent will be “dancing” back and forth along the Kitchen line until one of you “pulls the trigger” and goes on the offensive. Learn how to improve […]