The PPA Arizona Open took place this past weekend in Mesa, Arizona at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. ALW took home two golds, Chris Haworth won, and Rachel Rohrabacher and Parris Todd won gold in women’s. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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The Third Shot Drop Tweak That Gets You to the Kitchen Faster
Your third shot drop is not just about getting the ball over the net. The real key is combining forward momentum and smart topspin to reach the kitchen line before your opponents can reset. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Tall Person Pickleball Mistakes That Are Costing You Points
If you’re tall, your size is working against you in ways you probably haven’t noticed. These tall person pickleball fixes will clean up your dinking, overheads, and counters fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Problems a Low Return of Serve Creates (And How to Solve All of Them)
Most players think a low pickleball return of serve is the smart play. It is actually one of the most damaging habits in recreational play, and one simple fix solves all three problems it creates. Read More The Dink Pickleball
12 Pickleball Mistakes a Coach Fixes Over and Over Again
These are the pickleball mistakes a coach sees over and over again across six foundational shots. Fix even two of these and your game will look different by next week. Read More The Dink Pickleball
4 Dink Types That Win More Points at the Kitchen Line
Most players only know one or two pickleball dink types, and it costs them at the kitchen line. Here are the four dinks you need and how to hit each one correctly. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 3-Drop Transition Strategy That Gets You to the Kitchen Safely
Most 3.5 players lose points not at the kitchen line but on the walk up to it. This pickleball transition zone strategy uses three drop shots to get you there safely every time. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Most Seniors Get Lobbed Out of Points (And How to Fix It)
Pickleball lob defense for seniors starts with the right footwork and body positioning, not speed. These five fixes will help you track down deep lobs and get the ball back every time. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Illegal Pickleball Serves Most Players Don’t Recognize
An illegal pickleball serve can end rallies before they start, and most players never call it. Here are the three violations you need to know in 2026. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 5 Wall Drills That Build Real Pickleball Skills Without a Partner
You do not need a partner to get better at pickleball. These five pickleball wall drills build the touch, speed, and control that show up in every real game. Read More The Dink Pickleball