Most players never hear what a coach is actually thinking mid-match. This breakdown of a live 5.0 coaches vs. students match reveals the pickleball strategy decisions that separate good players from great ones. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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5 Ways Staying Curious Makes You a Better Pickleball Player
Getting better at pickleball is not just about drilling more or finding a coach. The players who improve fastest share one trait: they stay curious about the game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You Keep Missing Your Third Shots (And the Simple Fix That Works)
Most players sabotage their third shot drop before they even swing. Fix your position after the serve and your thirds will immediately become more consistent and more dangerous. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Counter a Drive Instead of Just Blocking It
Blocking a banger’s drive keeps you passive and on defense. Learn how to counter a third shot drive by using their pace against them and placing your shot with purpose. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why One Pickleball Mistake Turns Into Three (And How to Stop It)
One pickleball mistake can quickly snowball into a lost game if you’re not careful. Here’s the simple fix that stops errors from stacking up before they start. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Things the MLP Finals Taught Us About What Wins Championships
The MLP Finals at Central Park were electric, messy, and full of moments that exposed what actually separates championship teams from everyone else. Here are five things the weekend made crystal clear. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Major League Pickleball Finals set all-time league viewership record
The Major League Pickleball Finals set an all-time MLP viewership record this weekend, with 773,000 average viewers watching the CBS broadcast on Sunday, according to the league. It was the second-most watched pro pickleball event in history on any network, behind the PPA Tour Masters Sunday broadcast on CBS earlier this year. MLP said […]
5 New Pickleball Paddles That Are Sure to Sell Out Quick
If you’re in the market for a new paddle, this is a great place to start. Just don’t delay too long – they might sell out before you know it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Stop setting outcome goals with your pickleball partner. Set process goals instead.
You and your partner have goals. Of course you do. Win the bracket. Hit 4.0 by fall. Don’t lose to those two again. Maybe you’ve never said them out loud, but they’re there, humming under every game you play together. Here’s what the best competitors in every sport already know: Outcome goals don’t drive […]
10 States Where Pickleball Is Growing Fastest, Based on DUPR Users
Here are the fastest-growing states by DUPR users over the last 12 months – did yours make the list? Read More The Dink Pickleball