The PPA Lakeland Open took place at the Beerman Family Tennis Center from November 19 – 23, 2025. Anna Leigh Waters earned three gold medals and Roscoe Bellamy won his first gold. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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USA Pickleball Nationals Fought Through the Rain in San Diego
This is a recap of the 2025 USA Pickleball Nationals tournament that took place October 16 – 23, 2025 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Hit the ‘Cookie Jar’ Shot: Pickleball Legend and Creator Kyle Yates Explains
It’s a highly skilled maneuver. Not for the faint of heart. But if you can pull it off, you’ll have a highlight shot for life. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Zane Navratil Takes Pickleball Global: Inside the PPA Tour’s Historic Malaysia Stop
The veteran pro felt the love in Malaysia. Now, he’s signed a contract extension with the UPA to play 10 international events every year for the next three years. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Two-Position Reset Strategy To Master the Transition Zone
Consistency in pickleball is all about understanding the geometry of the court and how different ball trajectories require different paddle positions. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Building the Perfect Pickleball Player: 11 Skills Top Pros Excel at Most
Zane Navratil and Erik Tice go head-to-head assembling their ideal “FrankenPro” – the best men’s player across every possible category. Read More The Dink Pickleball
One Step Closer to Pickleball in the Olympics – The GPF and UWPF Move to Establish a Single Global Governing Body
The Global Pickleball Federation (GPF) and the United World Pickleball Federation (UWPF) have entered into discussions on unifying to become one single entity and to become the world’s governing body over pickleball. This brings the sport one step closer to being eligible for the Olympic Games. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Can Zodiac Signs Predict Successful Pickleball Partnerships?
Some of the most successful pro teams have highly compatible zodiac signs. The next time you’re looking for a pickleball partner, perhaps you should consult the stars? Read More The Dink Pickleball
Win the Transition Zone: The Modern Pickleball Guide to Midcourt Aggression
While traditional coaching has long emphasized getting to the kitchen line as quickly as possible, modern pros are turning midcourt aggression into unexpected offensive opportunities Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Simple Secret to Hitting the Perfect Pickleball Serve Every Time
By serving to areas that force lateral movement, you’re essentially adding time to your opponent’s journey to the net. That time is everything. Read More The Dink Pickleball