Zane Navratil publicly called out Hayden Patriquin’s performance. Patriquin’s response showed exactly what the pickleball mental game looks like at the pro level. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Use These 7 Mixed Doubles Tips to Play Better Pickleball Right Away
Winning mixed doubles is not about hitting harder. A smart mixed doubles strategy means targeting smart, protecting your partner’s backhand, and serving with the depth that sets up easy attacks. Read More The Dink Pickleball
4 Backhand Dink Fixes That Will Make You Consistent at the Kitchen
Most players try to fix their backhand dink by trying harder. The real fix is simpler: four mechanics that eliminate unnecessary variables. Here’s what to change. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Improve Pickleball Footwork Off Court: Agility and Speed Training
If you want to improve footwork off court for pickleball, the gym and your living room are more useful than you think. Off-court agility and speed training builds the lateral quickness and explosive first-step that wins rallies before you even swing. Read More The Dink Pickleball
JOOLA and Proton Agree to Settle Paddle Core Patent Dispute
Proton will continue to sell the affected products through the summer, all of which now include a “Powered by JOOLA” sticker on the packaging. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Fives Win Their Second Straight Event
The MLP Austin event marked the fourth stop on the Major League Pickleball (MLP) 2026 seson. It was held at the Austin Pickle Ranch for the second straight season and the New Jersey Fives took home the title from the event. Read More The Dink Pickleball
So You Want to Be a Pickleball Content Creator?
Popular paddle reviewer Chris Olson gives some tips: Check your ego at the door, find your niche, stop striving for perfection, and just start doing it already. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Improve in Pickleball Without a Coach: The Self-Teaching Guide
You can improve pickleball without a coach by following a structured self-teaching system built around deliberate practice, video analysis, and targeted solo drills. This guide breaks down exactly how to build real skills on your own, without spending a dollar on lessons. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Dink in Pickleball: Your Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to dink in pickleball step-by-step with expert tips for beginners to advanced players. Master 5 dink types (topspin, slice, reset, volley, short hop), advanced NVZ strategy, 30-day drills, and fix common mistakes fast. Updated June 2026 with pro trends. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Pickleball Strategy Mistakes That Are Costing You Games
PPA pro Ashley Griffith can tell who will win a game within two minutes of watching. Fix these five pickleball strategy mistakes and the winner will be you. Read More The Dink Pickleball