Pickleball Portal

Guides

134 articles

Dink Volleys from a Pro

Dink Volleys from a Pro

Photo by ; IG:@yeungphotography Taking dinks out of the air can be one of the more difficult shots to master when playing at the kitchen line.

By John Cincola Feb 11, 2025

Read More →
Best Way to Handle Midcourt Resets

Best Way to Handle Midcourt Resets

Learn the midcourt reset technique from top pro James Ignatowich. Master two-handed stability, body positioning, and shot selection to neutralize attacks and get to the kitchen line.

By James Ignatowich Apr 26, 2024

Read More →
Move Like a Pro: Secrets of Footwork and Positioning

Move Like a Pro: Secrets of Footwork and Positioning

Many players tell me that their dink, drop or backhand needs help. Invariably the problem is their set-up – they aren’t getting low and setting the paddle face on their “push” shots or they fail to prepare early and turn their body on their “hit” shots as needed.

By Mike Branon Jul 13, 2023

Read More →