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  ​More than 20 police officers reportedly responded to an 11:30 pm game in Long Beach, CA, issuing dozens of tickets for “loitering after hours.”  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Early fall style and plenty of new partnerships created some standout looks for the pros.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Most players never think about their pickleball paddle setup beyond which model to buy. The right grip layers and lead tape placement can change how stable and consistent your paddle feels on every ball.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​The biggest upset at the 2026 PPA Arizona Open came from an unlikely duo: Uda Funemizu and Nico Acevedo. Here is exactly how they beat Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud in straight games.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Pickleball elbow is a chronic injury that won’t disappear with rest alone. These four focused training fixes will help you get stronger, reduce pain, and stay on the court.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Most players lose dink battles because they wait instead of hunt. This 3-step breakdown shows you exactly how pros apply pressure and finish points at the kitchen line.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Pickleball shoulder pain almost always traces back to the serve, the one shot players repeat hundreds of times without ever training for it. Here is what injury research and USA Pickleball mechanics suggest about protecting the joint as you age.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Reading a lob in pickleball comes down to four tells you can spot before your opponent’s paddle ever touches the ball: an open paddle face, a taller stance, a sliding back foot, and your own compromised balance. Catch two of them and one drop-step turns a scramble into an easy overhead.   Read More  The […]

  ​With pickleball playing up a level, you grow fast while feeling like a beginner again. Target the right skill gap, track unforced errors instead of the score, and use a between-point reset routine to keep frustration from wrecking your shot selection.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Most players hit the two-handed backhand wrong because they focus on form over footwork and forget which hand actually controls the shot. Jack Monroe breaks down the exact technique that makes his two-handed backhand one of the most consistent and deceptive in the world.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball