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Where to Aim Your Third Shot Drop (Most Players Never Think About This)
Most players hit third shot drops without a specific target in mind, and that’s exactly why they keep getting attacked. Here’s a position-by-position guide to where your third shot drop should land every time. Read More The Dink Pickleball
7 Pickleball Tips a 6.0 Pro Swears By After 4 Years
These seven pickleball tips come from four years of professional play and a 6.0 DUPR rating. If your game has plateaued, this is where to start. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Real Reason You Keep Losing to Bangers in Pickleball
Beating bangers in pickleball has nothing to do with hitting harder back. These five techniques show you how to use their own pace against them and win more points. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How Jack Sock Hits the Forehand Drive That Wins Free Points in Pickleball
The forehand drive pickleball pros rely on is simpler than you think. Jack Sock breaks down exactly how to hit it low, fast, and with purpose. Read More The Dink Pickleball
6 Third Shot Drop Techniques Every Pickleball Player Should Know
The third shot drop is the shot that separates developing players from competitive ones. Here are 6 specific techniques to hit it better in every situation. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Drills to Get Your DUPR Off of Life Support
If your DUPR hasn’t moved in months, the problem isn’t your paddle. These five targeted pickleball drills build the habits that actually beat better players. Read More The Dink Pickleball
7 Tennis Habits That Are Killing Your Pickleball Game
Your tennis background can take you far in pickleball, but it can also be the exact reason you plateau at 4.0. Here are 7 tennis habits to unlearn and what to replace them with. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Execute a Killer Shake and Bake
The shake and bake, or drive and crash, is a fun and effective way to string points together on offense. When executed correctly, it can be extremely difficult to handle and can drive your opponents crazy. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Pickleball Rally Lessons From the Greatest Point Ever Played
One pickleball rally from a Major League Pickleball season finale packed more coaching gold than most players see in a year. Here are 5 lessons you can actually use in your next game. Read More The Dink Pickleball