Gabe Tardio is the No. 2 player in the world and half of the best men’s doubles team in pickleball alongside Ben Johns. He grew up in Bolivia chasing a tennis career and went from thinking pickleball was “the dumbest game ever” to one of the most feared right-side players on the PPA Tour. […]
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What to Do When Your Pickleball Game Plan Isn’t Working
Most players panic and change everything the moment when your pickleball game plan isn’t working becomes obvious on the scoreboard. Here’s the smarter fix: wait for a real pattern, then climb the adjustment ladder one rung at a time. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Handling Pressure at 10-10: 3 Ways to Win the Big Point
Handling pressure at 10-10 is less about courage and more about having a plan you can repeat when your hands get shaky. These three habits keep your shot selection simple and your errors low when the game is on the line. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Watch the Paddle, Not the Ball, to Win More Pickleball Points
Watching the paddle not the ball means reading your opponent’s contact point before the shot exists, instead of reacting after it. Done right, it buys you a split second at the kitchen line; done wrong, it turns clean volleys into shanks. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Your Third Shot Drop Pops Up (And How to Fix It Fast)
If your third shot drop keeps floating up and getting attacked, the problem is your contact point. Fix where you’re meeting the ball and your opponents stop getting easy put-aways. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Your Pickleball Drive Keeps Getting Crushed (And 3 Fixes That Actually Work)
Most players think a weak pickleball drive needs more power. A Canadian national champion says the real problem is stance, timing, and knowing exactly how hard to swing. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Your Pickleball Dinks Lack Aggression
Most players blame their paddle when their dinks lack aggression. The real fix starts with footwork, and this breakdown shows you exactly how to do it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Dinking Habits Pro Pickleball Players Use That Rec Players Ignore
Pro pickleball dinking is not about keeping the ball low and hoping for a mistake. These five habits show you how the best players actually think and compete at the kitchen line. Read More The Dink Pickleball
What Happens When a Pro Goes Undercover at a Public Pickleball Court
Anna Leigh Waters tried to hide her identity at a public pickleball court in New York City by playing left-handed. The experiment revealed something surprising about how rec players recognize elite skill. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Play Against a Banger Without Getting Rattled
Playing against a banger comes down to patience, not power. This guide covers the deep return, the soft block, and the reset that turns their offense into your rally. Read More The Dink Pickleball