We got an early look this week at Ben Stiller’s new pickleball comedy “The Dink” featuring Jake Johnson as a washed-up former tennis star who starts playing pickleball as he recovers from an injury. “The Dink” features several big-name stars, including Johnson, Stiller, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell and Christine Taylor. […]
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Major League Pickleball is heading back to Sportime Randall’s Island in New York, New York, this week. It’s the second straight year the massive tennis facility has hosted an MLP event. The event — hosted by the Brooklyn Pickleball Team — starts Thursday and runs through Sunday. There are 11 teams in the field […]
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10 Pickleball Rules Every Intermediate Player Should Know
Pickleball rules can be deceptively tricky, especially once you move past the basics. This guide breaks down the 10 most misunderstood rules that every intermediate player needs to get right to play smarter and win more. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Beating a higher rated pickleball player isn’t about matching their power shot for shot, it’s about playing a smarter, more disciplined game than they expect. This guide breaks down the proven strategies that give you the best chance of pulling off the upset. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Scorpion Shot: 5 Keys to Punishing Speed-Ups From Below the Net
The scorpion shot turns an opponent’s speed-up into your put-away by getting your paddle below the level of the net. Learn the five keys to hitting it, plus the one situation where it falls apart. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 5 Levels to Mastering an Advanced Third Shot Drop
The third shot drop skill levels in pickleball range from basic high-arc attempts to elite spin-loaded weapons that force opponents into defensive positions. Understanding which level you’re at, and what separates you from the next one, is the fastest way to stop leaving points on the table. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Kineon Move+ Review: Less joint pain, more pickleball
Joint pain can make it harder to recover, stay active and keep playing the sport you love. In this review, we take a look at the Kineon Move+ and whether red light therapy can actually help pickleball players recover faster, reduce pain and spend more time on the court. SHOP THE KINEON MOVE+ HERE […]







