Every pickleball player type requires a different counter-strategy. Here are 5 specific breakdowns so you know exactly what to do against bangers, lobbers, dinkers, spinners, and walls. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Why Your Two-Handed Backhand Dink Keeps Going Long (And How to Fix It)
The two-handed backhand dink is one of the most deceptive shots in pickleball when done right. Here is exactly how to stop hitting it long and start generating topspin that moves your opponents around. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Everything you need to know about the new pickleball movie ‘The Dink’
Ben Stiller’s new pickleball comedy “The Dink” is now streaming on Apple TV. The movie features Jake Johnson as a washed-up former tennis star who discovers the superior racket sport. The movie features several other big-name stars as well, including Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell and Christine […]
The Return-of-Serve Adjustment That Saves Senior Players’ Legs
Suffer from heavy legs during late pickleball sets? Discover the simple return-of-serve footwork adjustment designed for players 50+. Eliminate heavy braking, protect your knees, and arrive at the kitchen line balanced and ready without outrunning younger opponents. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Dallas Flash Go Back-to-Back as the MLP Playoff Race Heats Up
Major League Pickleball (MLP) hosted the eighth regular season event at the brand new Life Time North Shore in Chicago, Illinois this past weekend and the Dallas Flash took home first place. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You Back Up on Your Backhand Volley (And the Drill That Fixes It)
Most players back up when they should be reaching in on their backhand side. This backhand dink drill from Zane Navratil Pickleball builds the volley-first instinct that changes everything at the kitchen line. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Hit the Overhead Backhand Smash in 3 Steps
The overhead backhand smash is one of the most underused weapons in pickleball. Learn the 3-step technique Hannah Blatt uses to take it out of the air and stay in control of the kitchen. Read More The Dink Pickleball
7 Pickleball Habits That Reveal Your Level in 30 Seconds
A coach can read your pickleball habit patterns in 30 seconds flat. Fix these seven and you’ll stop playing like a beginner immediately. Read More The Dink Pickleball
4 Real Reasons You’re Stuck at 3.5 (And How to Fix Them)
Being a 3.5 pickleball player who practices constantly but never improves is one of the most frustrating experiences in the sport. These four fixes target the real reasons your rating isn’t moving. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Selkirk’s New CourtStrike Pro 3.0 Is Lighter, Cooler & Built for Speed
Lighter weight. Breezier ventilation. Improved comfort. All with the same 6-month outsole warranty you’ve come to love. Read More The Dink Pickleball