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Drilling Dinks for 4.0 Players

By Sara McInnes
on April 23, 2026

At the 3.0 and even early 3.5 levels, dinking is often taught as a soft, controlled exchange - get the ball over, keep it low, and wait for a mistake.

How Opponents Make You Uncomfortable - and How to Take Back Control

By Sara McInnes
on April 04, 2026

Why do you feel caught off guard with certain plays or shots?

Addressing Bad Habits

By Sara McInnes
on April 04, 2026

If you’ve been playing for a while and feel stuck - it’s usually not your talent holding you back.

How One Player Can Change an Entire Match

By Sara McInnes
on February 26, 2026

Every match has a moment where it shifts.

Some Drills at the 4.5 Level

By Sara McInnes
on February 26, 2026

One of the most common questions players ask as they improve is:

From Progress to Plateau: How Pickleball Players Get Stuck

By Sara McInnes
on January 30, 2026

Climbing in pickleball is everyone’s appetite.

2026 Rulebook Highlights: 5 Ways Pickleball Is Still Evolving

By Sara McInnes
on January 09, 2026

A new year brings fresh opportunities, and for pickleball players, that means some updates to the official rulebook.

Understanding Mixed Doubles: The Five Factors Behind the Most Common Mistakes

By Sara McInnes
on January 09, 2026

Back in 2017, when I first started playing tournaments, I actually only entered singles and mixed doubles.

Top 5 Pickleball Trick Shots to Impress Your Opponents

By Sara McInnes
on January 09, 2026

Pickleball has evolved far beyond its reputation as a casual backyard pastime. Today, it’s a fast-paced, strategic sport that rewards creativity as much as precision.

When Line Calls Go Bad: What to Do and How to Keep Your Cool

By Sara McInnes
on January 09, 2026

I recently played in an event similar to a house league.

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