In an MLP matchup yesterday between his team, the Atlanta Bouncers, and the LA Mad Drops, Jay found himself on the business end of parter Jessie Irvine’s paddle. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Pickleballers Season 4, Episode 7: Dave Fleming on haters, catchphrases and growing the game
In this episode of Pickleballers, Dave Fleming sits down with co-hosts Roscoe Bellamy and Jared Paul to trace his winding path to the pickleball mic — from calling high school sports in Memphis to ball boying and interviewing tennis legends as a teenager, and finally becoming the defining voice of the sport’s biggest broadcasts. […]
After the Gold Rush
In an over-built market, pickleball courts are a commodity. Community is the moat. You can pour concrete in ninety days; you cannot pour belonging. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Keys to a Pickleball Return That Starts Every Point on Offense
The pickleball return is the one shot where you start the point on offense, yet most players hand that edge right back. Here is the technique, strategy, and drills to keep it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Let Them Play: Why Teenagers Are Taking Over Pro Pickleball
A loud corner of the internet wants teenagers out of pro pickleball. The problem: the best players in the sport are teenagers, and nobody can explain the actual harm. Read More The Dink Pickleball
7 Topspin Dink Keys That Turn a Soft Shot Into a Weapon
A flat dink keeps the ball in play. A topspin dink makes your opponent uncomfortable. Here is how to build one that dips, kicks, and sets up your attack. Read More The Dink Pickleball
4 Shots That Help You Reach 4.0 in Pickleball Faster
Reaching 4.0 in pickleball is not about flashy winners. It comes down to four unglamorous shots that quietly fix the holes in your game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Pickleball Speed Up Patterns That Win You More Points
Most players speed the ball up hoping to end the point right there. Here are three pickleball speed up patterns that force a predictable response so you can finish on the very next shot. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Can’t I Control Pickleball Shots? Blame Your Grip and Paddle Angle
If you keep asking why you can’t control pickleball shots, the answer usually starts with your grip and paddle angle, not your swing. Fix those two fundamentals and your shot control improves almost overnight. Read More The Dink Pickleball
What to Do When You Can’t Reach the Kitchen Line in Pickleball
Knowing what to do when you can’t reach the kitchen line in pickleball separates streaky players from consistent ones. This guide breaks down the shot selection and footwork fixes that get you out of trouble and keep you there less often. Read More The Dink Pickleball