The pickleball pattern drill is one of the most effective ways to sharpen your counters and anticipation. Cori Elliott breaks down exactly how to run this drill and why it matters for competitive play. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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The Punch, Flick & Roll: A Complete Guide to the Backhand Volley in Pickleball
The backhand volley is actually three distinct shots, each with different setups, mechanics, and strategic applications Read More The Dink Pickleball
12 Pickleball Tips That Will Transform Your Game
Two experienced pickleball players break down 12 essential pickleball tips that will transform how you approach the sport. From injury prevention to advanced footwork, these insights can help you avoid costly mistakes and accelerate your improvement. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Complete Guide to Left Side Dinking in Pickleball
Left side dinking isn’t just about taking more balls—it’s about positioning, footwork, and court control. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Columbus Event Recap – The NJ 5s Get Revenge
This is an event recap of the 2026 MLP Columbus event, held at Pickle & Chill in Columbus, Ohio. The New Jersey Fives came out victorious, earning themselves 25 regular season standings points. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Hold a Pickleball Paddle for Beginners: Grip Basics That Change Everything
Knowing how to hold a pickleball paddle for beginners is the single most important skill you can build before touching the court. Get your grip wrong and everything else, your dinks, your drives, your serves, collapses with it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Need a New Pickleball Paddle? These Databases Can Help
It’s getting pretty confusing out there. But there’s good news: it’s never been a better time to be a paddle consumer. Get the facts before you buy. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Selkirk Omni review: Is Selkirk’s latest paddle better than the Boomstik?
The Selkirk Omni is one of the biggest paddle launches since the Boomstik last summer, and after getting some early court time with it … we have a LOT of thoughts. SHOP THE SELKIRK OMNI HERE Use code “INF-KITCHEN” at checkout for a credit toward a future purchase In this review we cover: The […]
Major League Pickleball 2026 Week 2 Power Rankings
The New Jersey 5s showed this week why many fans and pundits considered them among the favorites heading into the 2026 season, with a dominant performance at the league’s second event in Columbus, Ohio. After walking away with a disappointing 4th-place finish at MLP Dallas, the 5s bounced back by going undefeated at MLP […]
How to Use the Transition Zone to Attack Before Reaching the Kitchen
Knowing how to attack from transition zone pickleball situations is one of the fastest ways to upgrade your offensive game. This guide breaks down exactly when to pull the trigger, which shots to use, and how to stop bleeding points in no-man’s land. Read More The Dink Pickleball