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The 2026 MLP Draft: A Record-Setting Start to the New Season
The Major League Pickleball (MLP) draft took place on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10am ET – this is a full breakdown of all the action Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pros React to the Major League Pickleball 2026 Draft Results
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2026 MLP Draft Preview: The Top Available Players, Ranked by DUPR
The Major League Pickleball (MLP) Draft will take place on Friday, February 27th, 2026. This is a breakdown of the rules of the draft and a preview of the top 20 men and women available. Read More The Dink Pickleball
A Beginner’s Guide to Pickleball Fundamentals
John Cincola’s framework offers a clear path forward. Start with understanding the why, layer in better positioning, and keep your mechanics simple. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Common Mistakes Tennis Players Make When Transitioning to Pickleball
The fact that you’re a good tennis player doesn’t automatically make you a good pickleball player. But it does give you a head start, as long as you’re willing to put in the work to adapt. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 4 Essential Pickleball Return Targets to Play Like a Pro
By mastering these targets, you’ll improve your return consistency, put pressure on your opponents, and ultimately win more points. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Signs You’re Still an Intermediate Pickleball Player
What separates amateurs from higher-level players isn’t usually one magical skill – it’s a collection of small adjustments Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Pickleball Drive Crash Course: Pro Tips for Powerful Shots
The drive is one of pickleball’s most important shots: it’s your way to take the initiative, put pressure on your opponents, and finish points. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Be a Tiger, Not a Cheetah: The Art of Speed Control
One of the earliest lessons most pickleball players learn is simple: Get to the non-volley zone as fast as you can. While that advice isn’t wrong, it’s incomplete—and for many players it becomes a ceiling rather than a foundation. Winning points at higher levels isn’t about how fast you move, it’s about how well […]