A 5.0 pickleball player isn’t just hitting better shots. They’re reading the court in a completely different way. Here are the seven vision habits that separate them from everyone else. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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8 Pickleball Mindset Shifts That Break You Out of the 3.5 Level
Most 3.5 players aren’t stuck because of bad technique. The pickleball mindset shifts in this article are what actually move the needle toward 4.0. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 3-Zone System That Makes Pickleball Transitions Easy
The pickleball transition zone kills more rallies than any other part of the court. This 3-zone system tells you exactly where to stand, what shots to hit, and how to stop guessing. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 1-to-10 Shot Selection Scale Every Pickleball Player Needs to Know
Poor pickleball shot selection is one of the biggest reasons players lose matches they should win. Here is the 1-to-10 scale that tells you exactly which shots to take and which to leave alone. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Own a piece of pickleball: Group seeking investors for nationwide network of pickleball vacation homes
Recently we got an inside look at a unique property in North Georgia that combines luxury hospitality with a pickleball experience unlike any other. The Blue Ridge Pickle Barn near Morganton, Georgia, features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, sauna, hot tub and beautiful scenery – all centered around a private, pro-level indoor […]
MLP Finals Weekend Preview
The 2026 Major League Pickleball Finals are being held this weekend at City Pickle at Wollman Rink in Central Park New York. Four teams are entering the weekend with a chance to hoist the trophy, but only one team is going to walk away a winner. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to know you’ve found the right pickleball partner (it’s not what you think)
Everybody is looking for a partner. Maybe you’re between partners right now, rotating through open play, trying people out. Maybe you’ve got a tournament coming and a decision to make. So you run the checklist we all run: Similar (or higher) skill level, compatible style, available when you are, wants to compete as much […]
Major League Pickleball Playoffs: Match schedule, TV information for Semifinals and Finals
We’ve reached the last week of the Major League Pickleball season, and there are four teams remaining in the playoff field. The MLP Semifinals and Finals will be held Friday-Sunday at CityPickle in New York City’s Central Park. Both rounds will be a best-of-three match series, with the Semifinal matches starting Friday afternoon. The […]
Why Your Slice Return Has No Bite (And How to Fix It Fast)
Most players think a slice return needs a big wrist snap. Mari Humberg’s 6.042 DUPR slice return proves the opposite, and here’s exactly how she does it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Cover Your Partner on Lobs in Pickleball (3 Simple Steps)
When your partner gets lobbed, standing still is the worst thing you can do. This pickleball lob coverage system shows you exactly how to step in, drop back, and save the point. Read More The Dink Pickleball