Beating a higher rated pickleball player isn’t about matching their power shot for shot, it’s about playing a smarter, more disciplined game than they expect. This guide breaks down the proven strategies that give you the best chance of pulling off the upset. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The scorpion shot turns an opponent’s speed-up into your put-away by getting your paddle below the level of the net. Learn the five keys to hitting it, plus the one situation where it falls apart. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The third shot drop skill levels in pickleball range from basic high-arc attempts to elite spin-loaded weapons that force opponents into defensive positions. Understanding which level you’re at, and what separates you from the next one, is the fastest way to stop leaving points on the table. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Most mixed doubles points are lost on three decisions, not three shots. Here is the mixed doubles strategy two pros use to make the right call every time. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The topspin drop is the shot that turns your weak floating third into a ball that dies in the kitchen. Here are five keys and one drill to groove it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Hitting the same ball a thousand times feels productive, but it rarely shows up when the game speeds up. Here are the two pickleball drilling changes that turn practice reps into real match improvement. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The fifth stop of the 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season took place at the St. Pete Athletic Club in St. Petersburg, Florida, where 11 of the 20 MLP teams took over the town for the weekend. Read More The Dink Pickleball
His unfathomable behind-the-back winner is an instant favorite for pro pickleball shot of the year Read More The Dink Pickleball
Other major shoe brands like adidas and Mizuno have gone the same route — can Skechers gain a foothold in the cutthroat paddle market? Read More The Dink Pickleball
Poaching applies pressure, shrinks the court for your opponents, and helps cover a weaker partner — all tactics that increase unforced errors. Read More The Dink Pickleball