Most players never warm up their full pickleball shot repertoire before the first game. Here is the complete routine that fixes that problem fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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3 Reasons You Keep Popping the Ball Up in Pickleball (And How to Fix Them)
Popping the ball up in pickleball is one of the most common mistakes at every level, and it rarely comes from hitting too hard. Here are the three root causes and how to stop them fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Stop Bending Your Back in Pickleball: How to Actually Get Low
Most players think they’re bending their knees in pickleball, but they’re actually just hunching their back. Fix your pickleball knee bend and you’ll move better, reach more, and stop hurting. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Tournament Training Secrets: The Best Drills for Advanced Pickleball Players
The best drills for advanced pickleball players are built around your actual weaknesses, not generic reps. Here is the exact drill list, sequencing and weekly plan that turns tournament chaos into muscle memory. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball for Seniors: The Smart Way to Win at Any Age
Pickleball for seniors isn’t about running down every ball. It’s about strategy, positioning, and knowing exactly where to be before the point even starts. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why the Pickleball Unsportsmanlike Conduct Rule Is Holding the Sport Back
CJ Klinger was hit with a pickleball unsportsmanlike conduct call for simply stomping his foot during a point. This article breaks down whether the distraction rule makes sense in the modern pro game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Eyes on the Ball
Why protective eyewear belongs on every pickleball court. She’s not just protecting her eyes, she’s seeing the ball better because of her Vantage Labs glasses. photo credit: Vantage Labs. Pickleball is one of my biggest passions, and I talk about it to anyone who will listen. I’m a believer that pickleball can make the […]
Every Player Feels It—Few Players Fix It
The Pickleball Cowboy on Competing When the Stakes are High You’re in a tournament. The match matters. Maybe it’s for the gold medal, maybe it’s to avoid a drop in your rating, maybe it’s just a game against a rival you’ve never beaten. You’ve been playing solidly all day—clean serves, consistent dinks, effortless resets. […]
Put Spring in Your Sport with the Power of Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month® and the 2026 theme is: Discover the Power of Nutrition. This spring, try refreshing your insight on how food can help your game bloom. From the most casual rec player to the budding pro, balanced nutrition really does have the power to give us that winning edge. How Food […]
The Contact Point Mistake Killing Your Drive Spin in Pickleball
Most players lose pickleball drive spin because they make contact too close to their body. Move your contact point to your front leg and you will feel the difference immediately. Read More The Dink Pickleball