The overhead backhand smash is one of the most underused weapons in pickleball. Learn the 3-step technique Hannah Blatt uses to take it out of the air and stay in control of the kitchen. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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7 Pickleball Habits That Reveal Your Level in 30 Seconds
A coach can read your pickleball habit patterns in 30 seconds flat. Fix these seven and you’ll stop playing like a beginner immediately. Read More The Dink Pickleball
4 Real Reasons You’re Stuck at 3.5 (And How to Fix Them)
Being a 3.5 pickleball player who practices constantly but never improves is one of the most frustrating experiences in the sport. These four fixes target the real reasons your rating isn’t moving. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Selkirk’s New CourtStrike Pro 3.0 Is Lighter, Cooler & Built for Speed
Lighter weight. Breezier ventilation. Improved comfort. All with the same 6-month outsole warranty you’ve come to love. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Pickleball-Specific Exercises Built for Senior Joints
Protect your knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows with these 5 research-backed pickleball exercises for seniors. Learn how targeted joint conditioning can prevent common court injuries, improve lateral agility, and keep you playing pain-free. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Common Pickleball Injuries in Senior Players (And How to Avoid Them)
Discover the most common pickleball injuries in seniors and how to avoid them. Learn key research-backed strategies, safe footwork rules, and essential gear adjustments to protect your knees, Achilles, wrists, and elbows so you can stay active and injury-free on the court. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Is Pickleball Part of the National Senior Games? Here’s What Qualifies
Is pickleball part of the National Senior Games? Absolutely—and it’s one of the most competitive sports on the roster. Here’s what it takes for players 50+ to earn a podium spot and punch their ticket to Nationals. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Playoff Guide for Every Team Heading into the Final Week
With one week left in the Major League Pickleball regular season, this is a review of all of the teams in the league and what they need to do to make the playoffs. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Stop Getting Tagged in the Chest: The 5.0 Defense Move You Need
Most players instinctively reach for their forehand when they pop the ball up during a dink rally. That instinct is costing you points every single game. This pickleball defense move from the 5.0 level fixes it fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Forehand Drop Techniques Every Serious Pickleball Player Needs
The forehand drop in pickleball is not one shot. It’s three, and knowing which to use changes everything about your transition game. Read More The Dink Pickleball