This week in Five Dink Friday • MLP Utah: Bleachers, bangers, and a surprising reality check for pro pickleball• The “hangtime” trick that’ll make your speed-ups practically invisible• From pickleball passion to paycheck: the mindset (and model) worth stealing• Coldplay, courts, and dinking with dolphins

I scroll so you can serve. Out of the countless pickleball posts each week, these are my top 5 picks you shouldn’t miss—viral, hilarious, or just plain excellent moments to keep you in the know and at the top of your game (and give you something to lob into your group chat).

This week in Five Dink Friday:• A disguised backhand slice drive you need in your arsenal• A meme-worthy meltdown over the new DUPR ratings (plus a quick explainer)• Graceful dinking or dead-ball disaster? Reddit did not hold back• I asked Reddit how to fix my shot selection—here’s what they said• Pro-level insight from Zane, Callie Jo & Coach Kyle on leveling up your in-game IQ