Pro pickleball player Paula Rives has one of the best topspin roll shots in the game today. In this video, Paula walks Coach Tony Roig through how to hit it — from the kitchen line, cross court, and finally from the baseline as a full third-shot drop roll. Here’s what you will learn in […]
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Major League Pickleball St. Louis 2026: Pools, schedule, viewing guide and storylines
We’re 2 weeks into the Major League Pickleball season, and already the events are having major implications on the playoff picture. The St. Louis Shock have underperformed relative to preseason expectations, and the team faces an important home event this week that is sure to have a big impact on their seeding at the […]
Most Pickleball Mistakes Come From the Transition Zone: This Drill Can Help
Mari Humberg breaks down her complete transition zone drill sequence, featuring five essential drills that will transform how you move from baseline to kitchen. Master the transition zone drill and become a more complete pickleball player. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 5 Mistakes 4.0 Pickleball Players Make Over and Over
Most 4.0 pickleball players already have the shots. The real problem is pickleball decision making, pressure management, and knowing when to use the right tool. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Demystifying the Third Shot Drop: 3 Simple Tips from a Pro
A pro pickleball player reveals the three most common mistakes that are sabotaging your third shot drop. Here’s what you need to fix to improve consistency and control. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Skills That Separate 4.0 From 5.0 Pickleball Players
Professional pickleball player Ashley Griffith breaks down the exact 5.0 pickleball skills that separate elite competitors from 4.0 players. These aren’t flashy shots—they’re fundamentals that win matches. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Ways to Stop Getting Attacked at the Kitchen in Pickleball
Getting attacked at the kitchen isn’t bad luck—it’s because you’re giving your opponents attackable balls. Learn the three mistakes that lead to kitchen attacks and the drills that will transform your game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Holbrook Pickleball: Building a community of players chasing better
When Breygan and Kasen Holbrook started Holbrook Pickleball from a small college apartment in Northern Utah, they weren’t trying to build just another paddle company. They were trying to build a brand for a specific type of player. The player who loves to compete. The player who is always looking to improve. The player […]
The best pickleball paddles with summer vibes (2026)
Most pickleball paddles still look pretty similar. Black carbon fiber. Dark graphics. Serious branding. But summer is the perfect excuse for brands to loosen up and get creative. From popsicles and peaches to flamingos and patriotic graphics, these are our favorite pickleball paddles bringing summer vibes to the courts in 2026. 1. JOOLA Rally […]
The Technical Fix to Stop Popping Up Your Pickleball Shot
One of the most common mistakes in pickleball is the pop-up shot, which gives your opponent an easy put-away opportunity. Here’s how to eliminate this costly error from every part of the court. Read More The Dink Pickleball