Heavy topspin jumps off the court and shoves your contact point above your shoulders, which is where points go to die. This guide covers how to return topspin in pickleball using four counters: taking the ball on the rise, retreating behind the baseline, blocking the pace, and opening your stance. Read More The Dink […]
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How Seniors Can Build Core Strength for Better Pickleball Balance
Core strength training for seniors is the least glamorous training you will ever do, and likely the most useful. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball Drills at Home: What to Do When There’s No Court Nearby
Pickleball drills at home let you sharpen paddle control, hand speed, and footwork without booking a court or finding a partner. Here’s how to set up a legal-dimension practice zone, which drills actually transfer to match play, and which ones don’t. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Playoffs First Round Recap
The 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) first round of the playoffs took place this past weekend at Pickler Universe in Dallas, Texas, with four teams moving on to the quarterfinals. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Kitchen Arrival Percentage Most Players Never Track (But Should)
Your kitchen arrival percentage tells more about your pickleball level than almost any other stat. Learn how to measure it, why it matters, and exactly how to improve it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Where to Aim Your Third Shot Drop (Most Players Never Think About This)
Most players hit third shot drops without a specific target in mind, and that’s exactly why they keep getting attacked. Here’s a position-by-position guide to where your third shot drop should land every time. Read More The Dink Pickleball
7 Pickleball Tips a 6.0 Pro Swears By After 4 Years
These seven pickleball tips come from four years of professional play and a 6.0 DUPR rating. If your game has plateaued, this is where to start. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Real Reason You Keep Losing to Bangers in Pickleball
Beating bangers in pickleball has nothing to do with hitting harder back. These five techniques show you how to use their own pace against them and win more points. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How Jack Sock Hits the Forehand Drive That Wins Free Points in Pickleball
The forehand drive pickleball pros rely on is simpler than you think. Jack Sock breaks down exactly how to hit it low, fast, and with purpose. Read More The Dink Pickleball
6 Third Shot Drop Techniques Every Pickleball Player Should Know
The third shot drop is the shot that separates developing players from competitive ones. Here are 6 specific techniques to hit it better in every situation. Read More The Dink Pickleball










