Pros do not just trade dinks and wait. They hit an aggressive dink to force a popup, then anticipate and lean in to flick the next ball for instant offense. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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6 Pickleball Drive Fixes That Create Instant Top Spin
The best pickleball drive is not the hardest one, it is the one that dips. Here are six fixes that put heavy top spin on the ball and force your opponent to hit up. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Mental Game Habits That Stop You From Plateauing Under Pressure
Kate Fahey of the St. Louis Shock breaks down the mental game habits that keep top pros loose when the pressure peaks. Here is how to copy them and stop plateauing. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Hit a Drop Shot in Pickleball: The Shot That Sets Up Everything
Knowing how to hit drop shot pickleball rallies demand can turn a defensive scramble into a winning point. This guide breaks down the grip, footwork, and drills that build the touch you need to own the transition zone. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Feeling patriotic? Check out these USA-themed pickleball paddles
Several paddle companies have released limited-edition USA-themed pickleball paddles this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — or just American pop culture in general. Some of the designs feel classic and elegant, while others are bold and fun. Here are a few of our favorites: Read […]
Why You Need a Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball
If you really need any further convincing at this point, let me direct your attention to Ben Johns. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Is Pickleball Hard for Beginners? What Nobody Tells You
Why is pickleball hard for beginners despite its reputation as an easy sport to pick up? The soft game, the kitchen rule, and a footwork pattern borrowed from three different sports are the real reasons new players struggle in week one. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Common Pickleball Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them Fast)
The most common pickleball mistakes beginners make can derail your progress before you ever find your groove. Here’s what’s going wrong and exactly how to fix it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball Doubles Strategy for Beginners: The 5 Things to Get Right
Pickleball doubles strategy for beginners starts with five core concepts that separate rally-clickers from players who actually win points. Get these five things right and your doubles game will look completely different in two weeks. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Can the Serve Hit the Net in Pickleball? The Let Rule Explained
Can the serve hit the net in pickleball? Under current USA Pickleball rules, there is no let rule for serve: if your serve clips the net and lands in, it’s live and play continues. Read More The Dink Pickleball










