The Dink had the chance to talk with pro pickleball player Riley Newman about his sports background, his grip, and much more. Read More The Dink
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From the Playground to the Pickleball Courts, High Schoolers Are Coming
USA Today says multiple high schools have introduced pickleball as a new student sports option in Maryland. Read More The Dink
2024 USAP Nationals Moves to Mesa, Arizona
For the second year in a row, a new location for USA Pickleball’s National Championships – this time, it’s Mesa, Arizona. Read More The Dink
NVZ Fundamentals Keep YOU in Control
Court position is the biggest advantage in pickleball. When you’re at the kitchen line at your opponent is stuck at the baseline, you have the advantage. To keep that advantage your volleys have to be a threat. The contact height determines how aggressive you can be with your shot. Read More The Dink
Pickleball’s Biggest Obstacle: People Taking it Seriously
You – almost assuredly a pickleball fan – likely read the above headline and thought, ‘what are you talking about?! I take pickleball VERY seriously.’But do you watch or attend pro pickleball events? Or are you more of a recreational-only fan? No judgement either way.Sign up Read More The Dink
Want Faster Hands in Pickleball? Follow the Triangle Rule
Busting out a speedup during a dinking rally used to win you the point in pickleball. Not so much anymore. In fact, coaches now teach players to expect the speedup first instead of a dink so they are better prepared for a counter. Extended dinking rallies, except at the top Read More The Dink
You Can Watch the National Pickleball League on CBS Sports Network in 2024
The National Pickleball League enters into a television agreement with CBS Sports. Read More The Dink
Let your paddle do the work
There are some players that have effortless power on the court. They’re not the biggest or the strongest but the ball flies off of their paddle. Jaume Martinez Vich is one of those players. Read More The Dink
DUPR Raises $8 Million in Investments from Andre Agassi and Others, Forms New Board
The Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating app announces major investments from an $8mill seeding round and changes to leadership. Read More The Dink
Now is THE Best Time To Be Into Pickleball – Here’s Why
Contrary to what some might think, pickleball is not new. In fact, it was invented almost 60 years ago. Before it was “the fastest growing sport in America,” pickleball was just some game invented by some people in the Washington area.It’s taken over a half-century Read More The Dink