What Is a Dink in Pickleball (And How Do You Hit One)?
A dink looks like the least athletic shot in pickleball, a soft little arc that barely clears the net, and …
Technique & Skills
Serves, dinks, grips and the shots that actually win rallies.
The Third Shot Drop Explained: Why It Matters
The third shot drop solves a problem that the rules of pickleball create on purpose. After the serve and the …
How to Serve in Pickleball: Technique for Beginners
Learning how to serve in pickleball, or how to serve a pickleball if you are coming from another racket sport, …
How to Grip a Pickleball Paddle Correctly
How you grip a pickleball paddle shapes almost everything downstream: how easily you can flatten your paddle face for a …
Eastern Grip Pickleball: When the Extra Forehand Pays Off
The eastern grip has an odd reputation in pickleball. It is the grip a lot of tennis converts arrive with, …
The Drop Serve in Pickleball: Rules and How to Use It
The drop serve pickleball players use is the sport’s second legal serve, and it exists precisely because the standard volley …
Continental Grip in Pickleball: Why It Is the Default
Ask a coach at almost any court what grip you should be using and the answer comes back fast: continental. …