5 Bullet Weekly- Last Week to Sign Up for Dinkville Tournament!
Need New Pickleball Paddles, Shoes, or Gear? Go to our Friends at the Tennis Store in Franklin, TN
If you’re looking to upgrade your pickleball gear, head to The Tennis Store in Franklin—it’s my go-to spot, and it should be yours too! They have everything you need to get tournament-ready, whether it’s paddles, shoes, or any other equipment. Plus, when you mention DINKVILLE at checkout, you’ll get an additional 10% off your entire purchase.
P.S. We are working with them to update their name to Pickleball Store lol
Dear Dinkville Community,
It’s the last week to sign up for the Dinkville Pickle N' Pigs charity tournament, and we have some awesome events lined up this week. Don’t miss out on the chance to join in!
Here’s your five bullet weekly:
1. Sign up for the Dinkville Pickle and Pigs Charity Tournament
We’re going to have an incredible time on October 26th and 27th, with over 160 people already signed up! Be part of this fun weekend of pickleball and giving back to our local community. Don’t wait—register today to secure your spot.
2. Tuesday and Thursday Ladder Play at Lipscomb
Want to play with different people and improve your skills in a high-energy setting? Join our ladder play on Tuesdays and Thursdays, led by a Dinkville instructor. We have four courts reserved for three straight hours of fun, with no waiting around—just pure pickleball action! Sign up now.
3. Free Intro to Pickleball Clinics at Veterans Park
These sessions are filling up fast! If you know anyone who wants to learn the game, invite them to our free clinics at Veterans Park. We offer three sessions from 5 to 8 p.m., so sign up today and bring your friends and family to join the fun.
4. Private Lessons with Dinkville Pros
Ready to elevate your game? Book a private lesson with one of our Dinkville instructors and start focusing on your strengths so you can dominate your next tournament.
5. Last Week to Book the Rooftop Pickleball Court at the Bobby Hotel
Don’t miss out on playing at one of Nashville’s coolest venues. Book your court today and enjoy some rooftop pickleball before it’s gone for the winter!
Dinkville is proud to be sponsored by Selkirk, and we highly recommend their exceptional products and strong commitment to the future of pickleball. Please check out their site HERE and use code ADV-LHALLAM at Checkout to receive a FREE GIFT from Selkirk!
Wanting to do a private event? Let Dinkville do it for you!
Let Us Do the Work, You Just Have Fun!
You don’t need to be the expert—we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s setting up a tournament, organizing a fun pickleball day, or any other event, let us handle the details. We will do it all to make sure it runs smoothly. All you need to do is focus on having fun and enjoying your time on the court. Let us know how we can help make your event unforgettable! Reply to this email for more details!
APEX Pickleball Grand Opening This Weekend!
APEX Pickleball is opening in Murfreesboro this weekend 10/19-10/20. It is FREE open house for any and everyone to come and try out the facility. FREE Clinics, Food Trucks, open play all day, and giveaways!
605 River Rock Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Come Play in the Music City Picklepaw Classic Nov 2nd-3rd
If you're in town you should play in the 4th Annual Picklepaw Classic! Sign up today HERE
Today In Pickleball Brought To You By The Dink
Up Your Game
Head Down? Power Up! Apply pressure like the pros
There are always signs at an intersection to indicate when the light will change. Catching a green light at the right time can feel like a cheat code.
Similarly, when trying to advance from the baseline to the kitchen in pickleball, there are signs you can look for to help you know when to move forward.
One of those signs is an opponent dropping their head to track the ball. If you see their head tilt down to watch the ball bounce, consider it a green light. If their eyes are down, they obviously can't focus on you.
In the example below, Anna Leigh Waters sees Jay Devilliers drop his head, and she stomps on the gas.
His head goes down, and she sprints from the baseline to halfway through the transition zone, setting herself up for an easy putaway. Devilliers turns back, shaking his head like he's seen a ghost, muttering the French version of "How did she get there so fast?"
Next time you’re on the court, look for your opponent’s head (and face) to drop to know to can break for the kitchen line.
Even if it’s only a split second before the ball bounces, it provides the necessary window to gain ground on a questionable drop.
Technical Warning Ends Men’s Match
You’ve likely never seen this in a pickleball match and probably never will again. A unique scenario in this men’s doubles semifinal awarded the match-winning point to the Johns Bros.
Here’s the Scenario
There was a lot of chatter in the semifinal match between Federico Staksrud/Matt Wright vs Ben Johns/Collin Johns. Staks received a technical warning due to some inappropriate language at 0-10 in game two.
Shortly after, with the score still the same, Wright received the team’s second technical warning that would normally cost his team a point. Since they had none to give, the Johns Bros received a free point and won the match.
Funny Seeing You Here
The Johns Bros went on to the finals, where they met JW Johnson/Dylan Frazier for the first time in 2024. The bros rolled through the match in three straight games.
His First but Not His Last
Quang Duong gives an unmatched effort into every shot he hits on the court. His ascension to the top of the game has been one of the fastest in pickleball. Yesterday, he captured his first PPA singles title over Connor Garnett, and it will surely not be his last.
The Battle for No.2
Kate Fahey is making a strong case for the No.2 spot in the women’s singles game. In the finals, she went three games with fellow University of Michigan tennis alumni Brooke Buckner and got the win, 5-11, 11-9, 11-8.
Find the full results from the Las Vegas Open here.
Reminder: Pro pickleball continues today with MLP Las Vegas. Here is everything you need to know for this event.
PPA Las Vegas Open Results
Fudge Wins Double Gold in Dallas
The APP Tour wrapped up the Dallas Open with Championship matches on ESPN 2. Megan Fudge brought home another double gold, and Yana Newell captured her first singles title.
Fear the Fudge
Megan Fudge and Jill Braverman were tested in the women’s doubles final, but a big comeback in game one sparked the duo to another title run. They topped Emily Cederquist and Yana Newell 12-10, 11-7.
Fudge and Jack Munro won their second title together in mixed doubles this year. They’ve been gaining experience playing together as MLP teammates on the Chicago Slice and put it on display in Dallas.
More MLP Crossover
Erik Lange and Max Manthou linked up on the MLP's SoCal Hard Eights and have made a formidable men’s doubles team on the APP Tour ever since. They captured their second gold together on Saturday.
Find full results from the APP Dallas Open here.
APP Dallas Open Results
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