From Yips to Gifts: A Pickleball Lover’s Guide to Holiday Fun and Mental Comebacks

Dinks On Tap: Life Through the Lens of Pickleball

What happens when your pickleball serve suddenly betrays you?

Lauren’s back from South Africa with tales of adventure and a surprising comparison between pickleball and a sport she tried abroad. Meanwhile, Casie’s been battling the dreaded "pickleball yips" and learning a lot about mental toughness, teamwork, and how to bounce back.

Plus, we’ve rounded up our ultimate Pickleball Holiday Gift Guide to help you shop for the pickleball fanatic in your life. Whether you’re curious about how to overcome a pickleball slump or need ideas for the perfect gift, this episode’s got it all. Tune in and dink with us!

Cheers,
Casie & Lauren

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Gifts mentioned: 1. Personalized Pickleball Bobblehead - Work of art! 2. Dink Designs - Fun Pickleball t-shirts
3. Glow in the Dark LED Pickleballs - So you can play Pickleball all night 4. Cutting Board - For all your Pickleball charcuterie parties 5. Pickleball Court Candle - Gag candle gift (that smells good!) 6. Personalized Paddle Bands - Nice to distinguish your paddle from others 7. Pickleball Trading Cards - Who knows - they might be valuable one day! 8. Pickleball Ornament - Decorate your tree with Pickleball goodness 9. Mini Pickleball Flask - Never know when you'll need a little liquid courage 10. Pickleball Tree - This is a bit much but maybe that's a good thing? Bonus: UnEarth Experience - A travel design company that creates INCREDIBLE trip itineraries to Africa for any budget and party size. Ask for Rory Loader, the owner, and tell him you are a friend of Dinks on Tap for a Friends and Family discount!