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Deebi Teaches: Why Soft Shots Are Not Weak Shots 🏓✨Buddy, not every good shot needs to sound dramatic. 😌Soft shots are n...
23/09/2026

Deebi Teaches: Why Soft Shots Are Not Weak Shots 🏓✨

Buddy, not every good shot needs to sound dramatic. 😌

Soft shots are not weak shots.
They’re smart shots.

Why?

they slow the rally down
they take away easy attacks
they force your opponent to move in
and they help you gain control of the point

Sometimes the strongest move is not hitting harder.
Sometimes it’s making your opponent uncomfortable with patience.

Power gets attention.
Soft control wins respect. 😂

Dink Happens.

Are you learning to trust the soft game?

Deebi Teaches: How to Stop Popping Up the Ball 🏓✨Buddy, if your shots keep floating too high…you’re basically sending yo...
21/09/2026

Deebi Teaches: How to Stop Popping Up the Ball 🏓✨

Buddy, if your shots keep floating too high…
you’re basically sending your opponent a snack. 😭

Popping the ball up usually happens when:
- your paddle face is too open
- you swing too much upward
- you hit too hard without control
- or you’re off balance when you make contact

Simple fix?

Stay lower. Soften the hands. Keep the paddle more stable.

Think:
less panic swing, more control.
Because once that ball pops up…
your opponent is already smiling. 😂

Dink Happens.

Do you struggle more with control or power?

Deebi Teaches: Ready Position 🏓✨Buddy, before the rally gets spicy… your body needs to be ready. 😅Ready position is your...
19/09/2026

Deebi Teaches: Ready Position 🏓✨

Buddy, before the rally gets spicy… your body needs to be ready. 😅

Ready position is your “I’m prepared, not panicking” stance.

Here’s the simple version:

✅ Feet shoulder-width apart
✅ Knees slightly bent
✅ Paddle up in front
✅ Weight slightly forward
✅ Eyes on the ball
✅ Hands ready, not sleeping

Because in pickleball, the ball can come fast.
And if your paddle is down by your knees… good luck na lang, buddy. 😂

Think of it like this:
Paddle up. Knees soft. Body ready.

Small habit, big difference.

Dink Happens.

Do you keep your paddle ready or do you remember only after the ball is already flying? 😭

Deebi Teaches: How to Call the Score 🏓✨Buddy, if pickleball scoring sounds like a WiFi password at first… you’re not alo...
17/09/2026

Deebi Teaches: How to Call the Score 🏓✨

Buddy, if pickleball scoring sounds like a WiFi password at first… you’re not alone. 😭

In doubles, the score has 3 numbers:

Your team’s score
Opponent’s score
Server number: 1 or 2

Example:
4 - 2 - 1

That means:
Your team has 4.
The other team has 2.
You are the first server for your team.

And yes, the game starts with:
0 - 0 - 2

Not because Deebi made it dramatic…
but because the first serving team only gets one server to start the game. 😂

Simple reminder:
Us. Them. Server.

That’s it, buddy.
Once you remember that, the score finally stops sounding like a secret code.

Dink Happens.

Did calling the score confuse you when you first started?

Deebi Teaches: When to Dink vs Drive 🏓✨Buddy, not every ball needs to be smashed. 😅And not every ball needs to be soft e...
15/09/2026

Deebi Teaches: When to Dink vs Drive 🏓✨

Buddy, not every ball needs to be smashed. 😅
And not every ball needs to be soft either.

The real skill is knowing when to dink and when to drive.

Dink when:
The ball is low.
You need control.
You want to slow the rally down.
You’re near the kitchen and trying to keep the ball unattackable.

Drive when:
The ball is high.
You see an open lane.
Your opponent is off balance.
You want to apply pressure with purpose.

Simple reminder:
Low ball? Be smart.
High ball? Be ready.
Random panic swing? Buddy, let’s not. 😂

Because good pickleball is not just power.
It’s choosing the right shot at the right time.

Dink Happens.

Are you more of a dinker or a driver?

Deebi Teaches: Kitchen Rule Explained 🏓👀Buddy, first of all…the kitchen is not for cooking. 😂In pickleball, the kitchen ...
13/09/2026

Deebi Teaches: Kitchen Rule Explained 🏓👀

Buddy, first of all…
the kitchen is not for cooking. 😂

In pickleball, the kitchen is the non-volley zone — the area near the net.

Here’s the simple version:

✅ You can stand in the kitchen
✅ You can step into the kitchen to hit a ball after it bounces
❌ But you cannot volley the ball while standing in the kitchen
❌ And you also can’t touch the kitchen line during a volley
❌ Even your momentum after a volley can’t carry you into the kitchen

So yes buddy…
sometimes the shot is legal,
but the feet get emotional. 😭

The kitchen looks harmless… until it starts collecting violations.

Dink Happens.

Did the kitchen rule confuse you when you were starting out?

Deebi Teaches: Court Coverage in Doubles 🏓✨Buddy, doubles is not just about hitting the ball.It’s also about covering th...
11/09/2026

Deebi Teaches: Court Coverage in Doubles 🏓✨

Buddy, doubles is not just about hitting the ball.
It’s also about covering the court the smart way. 😌

Simple rule:
If your partner moves one way,
you help cover the other side.

If your buddy is on the right side near the kitchen line,
you should be ready to cover the left side.

Why?
Because if both of you stay on the same side,
you’re basically giving the other team a free open lane. 😭

Good doubles teams don’t just hit well.
They move together, protect open space, and stay connected.

Think:
Partner moves = you adjust.
That’s premium teamwork, buddy. 🤝

Dink Happens.

Did court coverage confuse you when you first started doubles?

Real talk, buddy 👀🏓Is the pickleball community toxic… or are there just some players who take the game way too seriously...
06/09/2026

Real talk, buddy 👀🏓

Is the pickleball community toxic… or are there just some players who take the game way too seriously?

Because most players are fun, welcoming, and here for good rallies. ✨
But minsan may isa talaga na parang championship finals kahit casual open play lang. 😭

One missed shot? Full analysis.
One close call? Courtroom drama.
One beginner mistake? Big lecture agad.

Buddy, competitive is okay. Passion is okay. Wanting to improve is okay.
But if the vibe feels heavy after every point… baka kailangan muna mag-water break ang ego. 😂

At the end of the day, pickleball should still feel fun, respectful, and welcoming.

Dink Happens.

What do you think? Are some players taking pickleball too seriously?

Pickleball truth bomb, buddy 😅🏓Kapag hindi pa kaya mag-perform…Japorm muna. 😂Fresh outfit? Check.Premium paddle? Check.C...
03/09/2026

Pickleball truth bomb, buddy 😅🏓

Kapag hindi pa kaya mag-perform…
Japorm muna. 😂

Fresh outfit? Check.
Premium paddle? Check.
Court shoes? Check.
Actual consistency? Loading pa rin. 😭

No judgment. Minsan kailangan muna natin magmukhang pro bago gumalaw like pro.

Confidence is part of the game, diba?
Pero buddy, after the fit check… practice check naman tayo. ✨

Dink Happens.

Tag the DinkBud na laging ready ang outfit bago ang footwork.

Appreciation post for the players who help beginners feel welcome on court. 🏓✨The ones who explain the rules without mak...
02/09/2026

Appreciation post for the players who help beginners feel welcome on court. 🏓✨

The ones who explain the rules without making it awkward.
The ones who say “nice try” and actually mean it.
The ones who slow down the rally just enough so a new player can learn.
The ones who give tips without turning one missed shot into a full seminar. 😂

Buddy, you are the real court MVPs.

Because beginners don’t just need instructions.
They need patience, encouragement, and good people who make the game feel fun from day one.

To every player helping new DinkBuds learn the game — thank you. 🫶

Dink Happens.

Tag someone who makes beginners feel welcome.

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