You miss a shot. You’re frustrated or angry. You’ve got about 6 to 8 seconds to assess what went wrong and get over it before the next point starts. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Counterfeit Paddles Are on Notice as USA Pickleball Launches Onsite Testing for Amateur Events
The full-scale initiative rolls out next week and will test paddles for power and spin – while paying particularly close attention to any knockoffs trying to pass as the real thing Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Lob Serve Loophole: Pickleball’s New Psychological Warfare?
A server can legally cross the plane of the net onto the opponents’ side of the court immediately after striking a serve? But should they? Well that all depends. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Unforced errors and questionable tactical choices are exactly what keep amateur players from reaching the next level. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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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
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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