Unforced errors and questionable tactical choices are exactly what keep amateur players from reaching the next level. Read More The Dink Pickleball
More News
Feeling Stuck? The 5 Golden Rules for a Pickleball Strategy Reset
Everyone experiences a pickleball plateau – instead of overthinking it, here are some simple strategies to play your way to that next level Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Beginners Should Take Lessons
When I was 5 years old, my mother took me for my first swim lesson. The instructor, a gruff man in red lifeguard Speedos, led me to the deep end of the pool and pushed me in. With my mother looking on in shock, I managed to dog-paddle to the side safely. At which […]
Catherine Parenteau’s Pro Tips to Shut Down the Poach
Next time you see an opponent cheating toward the middle, don’t panic – you’ve got more options than you think Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Modern Pickleball Meta: Aggressive Teams Win More
The era of the passive dinker is over; it’s time to embrace tactical aggression Read More The Dink Pickleball
Ball Height & Court Positioning: Your 1-2 Checklist for Pro-Level Shot Selection
Advanced pickleball means constantly analyzing the height of the ball and the court positioning off all four players in real time – and keeping this one rule sacred: just because you can hit a more aggressive shot doesn’t mean you should Read More The Dink Pickleball
New MLP Rules for 2026: Full Roster Usage, Event Winners, & Expanded Playoffs
Major League Pickleball has announced updates to the 2026 Competition Structure, including more roster flexibility, winners at each regular season event, and updated regular season points standings. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Selkirk’s New CourtStrike 2.0 Pickleball Shoe: Better Outsole, Cushier Fit
The CourtStrike 2.0 boasts better rubber, an upgraded foam insole, and some fresh new colors just for kicks Read More The Dink Pickleball
Opinion: Ben Johns Won’t Win Another PPA Singles Title
”The game has passed Ben by when it comes to singles,” says PicklePod co-hot Nico the Lefty Read More The Dink Pickleball
6 Essential Pickleball Shots to Master for 2026
By focusing on these six upgrades, you can build a game that holds up against the faster, more aggressive style of play coming in 2026 Read More The Dink Pickleball