You can’t will yourself into winning a tournament. You can absolutely will yourself into drilling eight hours a week. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Anna Leigh Waters Launches a YouTube Channel
The world #1 female pickleball player promises tips and strategies along with cooking segments, behind-the-scenes footage, and fun moments with her friends and family – and new puppy, Archie. Read More The Dink Pickleball
APP Mesa Open Tournament Preview
This is a tournament preview of the APP Tour Mesa Open, being held at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, in Mesa, Arizona, from November 5-9, 2025. Read More The Dink Pickleball
A Pro Coach Distilled a Year’s Worth of Tips into One 7-Step Masterclass
These aren’t exotic shots or niche strategies. These are the bread-and-butter techniques that separate players who plateau from players who keep climbing. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Professional Pickleball Players Abandoned the Slice Shot in 2025
The slice didn’t die because it was a bad shot. It’s gone extinct because the game has evolved to favor the fast pace facilitated by topspin. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 4th Shot Mindset: Stop Inviting Your Opponents to the Kitchen Line
Stop playing the fourth shot like it’s a formality. Instead, recognize it for what it is: your last chance to apply pressure before your opponent gets a chance to attack. Read More The Dink Pickleball
D.C. vs. Brooklyn City Classic: A Battle of Local Talent
The first-ever Cross City Classic kicks off this Saturday, November 8, bringing two of the East Coast’s hottest pickleball communities head-to-head: DC and Brooklyn. Hosted at Gotham Pickleball, this home-and-away series is more than bragging rights; it’s a matter of city pride. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Biggest Jump in Pickleball: Collin Johns on Why 5.0 to Pro Is the Real Challenge
In a sport where everyone’s obsessed with climbing the rankings as fast as possible, the idea of deliberately taking a slower route feels counterintuitive. But it actually makes sense. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Best Pickleball Paddles for Beginners: Complete Buying Guide with Expert Tips
The truth is, no paddle will magically fix your game, but the wrong one can absolutely make it harder to improve. Read More The Dink Pickleball
7 Pickleball Mistakes Keeping You From 5.0: Expert Fixes to Level Up Your Game
These aren’t complicated technical adjustments that require months of practice. They’re fundamental shifts in how you approach the game. Read More The Dink Pickleball










