Sofia Sewing’s switch to the PPA Tour raises some big questions about the APP’s ability to keep its best players and what it means for the future of professional pickleball Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Learn the 5 Essential Two-Handed Backhand Shots with Pro Connor Garnett
One theme runs through every shot Connor demonstrates: keep your backswing small – a lot of players think power comes from a big swing, but that’s backwards Read More The Dink Pickleball
Callaway? Ping? Mizuno? Golf Brands Could Be Coming for Your Pickleball Paddle
Could these golf brands succeed where tennis brands like Head, Babolat, and Wilson already tried and struggled? Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 4 Pickleball Shots That Statistically Lead to the Most Points Won
These four shots aren’t flashy, but they’re where points actually end. The research backs it up: master the dink, the pop-up, the drive, and the volley, and you’ll win way more matches. Read More The Dink Pickleball
8 Essential Fixes to Become a Threat in Pickleball Doubles
You can have the best strokes on the court, but if you and your partner aren’t moving as one unit and covering the right areas, you’ll get picked apart. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Intermediate Pickleball Strategy: Four Transition Zone Traps to Avoid
Most of the time in transition, you’re working from low to high, placing the ball into the kitchen rather than trying to end the point immediately. Patience here pays off. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Is Dwell Time a Pickleball Myth? What High-Speed Footage Actually Reveals
It’s not that dwell time doesn’t exist. It does. It just doesn’t appear to be quite the game-changer that marketing so often suggests. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 5 Third-Shots Every Pickleball Player Needs — & When to Use Each One
Modern pickleball demands versatility. You need multiple tools in your arsenal, and knowing when to deploy each one separates 3.5 players from 4.0+ competitors Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Fourth Shot in Pickleball: 3 Variations That Win Points
The fourth shot in pickleball is where rallies get decided. Most players obsess over the serve, return, and third shot, but if your fourth shot is weak, everything falls apart. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pro Tip: You’re Not Poaching Off Your Partner’s Third Shot Nearly Enough
Poaching comes down to three things: good footwork, smart timing, and trust in your partner Read More The Dink Pickleball