A 4.5 gold medal match reveals exactly what separates elite club players from everyone else. These 7 habits are the difference, and most players overlook nearly all of them. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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3 Steps to Master the Pickleball Transition Zone With One Simple Drill
The pickleball transition zone is where most tennis players lose matches before they even know what hit them. This ladder drill fixes the mindset and the movement in one progressive exercise. Read More The Dink Pickleball
JOOLA is releasing a new paddle later this month. Here’s what we know about it.
JOOLA Pickleball announced this week that they have a new paddle launching later this month. It’s called the POWER FX, and it is set to be released Sept. 30. The brand hasn’t released many details about the design and construction of the new paddle, but we do know this: It will be JOOLA’s first […]
The PPA Tour is Back in Action for the Veolia Pickleball National Championships
The Professional Pickleball (PPA) Tour begins the 2026-2027 season with the Veolia Pickleball National Championships at the Cary Tennis Center, in Cary, North Carolina this weekend. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Your Pickleball Reset Keeps Failing (Hint: It’s Your Legs)
Most players blow the fifth shot reset by fighting the ball instead of absorbing it. Fix your pickleball reset with these leg-driven techniques that actually work. Read More The Dink Pickleball
7 Real-Time Strategy Lessons From a 5.0 Coaches vs. Students Match
Most players never hear what a coach is actually thinking mid-match. This breakdown of a live 5.0 coaches vs. students match reveals the pickleball strategy decisions that separate good players from great ones. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Ways Staying Curious Makes You a Better Pickleball Player
Getting better at pickleball is not just about drilling more or finding a coach. The players who improve fastest share one trait: they stay curious about the game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You Keep Missing Your Third Shots (And the Simple Fix That Works)
Most players sabotage their third shot drop before they even swing. Fix your position after the serve and your thirds will immediately become more consistent and more dangerous. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Counter a Drive Instead of Just Blocking It
Blocking a banger’s drive keeps you passive and on defense. Learn how to counter a third shot drive by using their pace against them and placing your shot with purpose. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why One Pickleball Mistake Turns Into Three (And How to Stop It)
One pickleball mistake can quickly snowball into a lost game if you’re not careful. Here’s the simple fix that stops errors from stacking up before they start. Read More The Dink Pickleball