The two-handed backhand pickleball shot gives you power and control when built correctly. Here is exactly how to stop leaving pace on the table every time you hit it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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The best deals for National Pickleball Day
National Pickleball Day is TOMORROW (Aug. 8), and to celebrate, many of the biggest brands in the sport are offering huge discounts on paddles, gear and accessories. Below you’ll find a roundup of the best deals available on some of the most popular paddles in the game. If you’ve had your eye on one […]
MLP First Round Playoffs Preview
The first round of the Major League Pickleball playoffs is taking place this weekend at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The winners of the four matchups will move on to face off against the top four seeds next week in the second round. Read More The Dink Pickleball
2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Preview
The 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago event is taking place from Thursday, August 6 – Sunday, August 9 at Danny Cunniff Park in Chicago, Illinois. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The ‘Entourage Era’: 3 Factors Pushing Pro Pickleball Into Its Next Competitive Phase
Pro pickleball has entered its “entourage era,” with some of the biggest names in the sport spending 5 figures a month on the team around them: private chefs, nutritionists, massage therapists, strength coaches, functional medicine, and more. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 big myths holding your pickleball game back — Part 2
This article is part of a series where we debunk three big myths that pervade our game. I’ve heard some form of these since I started playing way back in 2015. They hampered me as a player. They hamper other players too. I know because helping players get past these tired and wrong myths […]
The One Wrist Change That Makes Your Pickleball Drop Instantly Better
Most players miss their pickleball drop because of one wrist mistake they don’t even notice. Fix this one thing and your drops become dramatically more consistent. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Signs You’re Ready to Move Up a Pickleball Skill Level
Your pickleball skill level usually changes weeks before you notice it. These five signs, drawn from cognitive science on skill acquisition, tell you when you’re ready to play up. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball Lateral Movement Training That Won’t Wreck Your Knees
Pickleball lateral movement training is less about strength than about where your body sits when the load arrives. Here’s what cutting-mechanics research says about plant width, trunk lean, and why your hips matter more than your quads. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Neutralize a Left-Handed Pickleball Opponent
Beating a pickleball left handed opponent starts with unlearning the cross-court pattern that feeds their forehand all match long. Here’s how to flip your targets, read the mirrored serve spin, and dismantle a stacked lefty-righty team. Read More The Dink Pickleball