Helping you improve your game
Beginner basics to advanced skills
Coaching for every level
Whether you’re completely new to the sport or an experienced player looking to refine your game, Dinks offers a coaching pathway that suits every ability. Our growing roster of expert coaches from across the UK delivers high-quality sessions tailored to your goals.
We offer 1:1 coaching, small-group training, and larger coaching clinics — from beginner fundamentals to advanced skill development. Using modern training methods and optional video analysis, our coaching programmes help every player progress with confidence and enjoy the sport even more.
DUPR
Grading your play
Your rating is based on the following: the games you play in, your reliability, who your playing partner is and who you’re playing against. DUPR is built for calibration, it is not about one game or one tournament – it’s the average of your performance over time.
Designed for new or developing players, this level focuses on building confidence with the fundamentals. You’ll work on mastering basic shots, sustaining short rallies, and learning the core doubles rules and scoring.
Typical DUPR range: 1.0–2.5
At this stage, players can sustain longer rallies, control ball placement, and use a wider variety of shots. You’re developing court awareness, making fewer unforced errors, and beginning to set up points with purpose.
Typical DUPR range: 2.5–3.5
Players at this level demonstrate consistency under pressure, stronger shot execution, and the ability to transition effectively from defence to attack. You understand strategy, can work as a cohesive doubles team, and apply tactical decision-making throughout a match.
Typical DUPR range: 3.5–4.0
This level reflects high-level competitive ability, including precision placement, fast hands, tactical adaptability, and strong control in both the soft and power games. Advanced players are confident in extended dink battles, counter-attacks, and dictating points at the non-volley zone.
Typical DUPR range: 4.0+
How DUPR rating works
DUPR is the player grading system used to categorise Pickleball players globally. It is a numerical rating that goes from 2.0, all the way through to 8.0. Novice players will typically find their rating falling between 2.0 and 2.99, with professional players reaching a DUPR of 5.0 and upwards.
Coaching
New Players
Coaching with Dinks
Coaching with Dinks will allow beginners / intermediate players to get an excellent base understanding of the game, as well as develop the skills already present. Our Level 1 coaching qualified staff with their skills and drills sessions will help you practice your technique, improve consistency and prepare you to perform better, when it comes to playing in matches.
Intermediate
Take your game to the next level
For our Intermediate to experienced players, we have further qualified coaches who will take your game to the next level. Paired with the fantastic technology at our disposal, Dinks Pickleball gives you the tools to make the next big jump in your play.
Technology
The future of pickleball training
Dinks Pickleball are the first UK recipients of the ‘Tennibot Pickleball Ball Machine’ – Smarter sessions, accurate shots and zero hassle. In addition to this, we are also the first UK venue to bring in the new, interactive Pickleball simulator – PIQLZ. Real physical interaction with the virtual world. With these machines at your disposal, you have unlimited opportunity for practice and growth.
Recordings
Game-changing analysis with PodPlay
Dinks Pickleball uses the game changing software – PodPlay. Players and coaches are now able to record court sessions, allowing for instant replays which in turn allows for greater analysis and further coaching opportunities. The courtside screens let you re-live those special shots and in addition to this amazing feature, PodPlay is an all-in-one service that allows recorded games/sessions to be shared directly from the mobile app.
