For years, amateur pickleball players have been playing for the same prize in the vast majority of tournaments: A medal, and usually a pretty cheap one at that. Pickle Money Ball is on a mission to change that status quo, offering big payouts in several major tournaments this year, with more planned in 2027 […]
TIME this week named Anna Leigh Waters to the magazine’s inaugural 2026 TIME100 Sports list, recognizing 100 of the most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape. It’s the latest instance of Waters, the No. 1 women’s player in the world, breaking through to mainstream media and the larger sports world. Last summer she threw […]
The St. Louis Shock won the MLP St. Louis event while hosting at the Chaifetz Arena during the first weekend of June, 2026. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball reaction time might be the single most important skill in modern professional play, and it’s reshaping who wins at the highest levels. Younger players with faster reflexes and better pattern recognition are already dominating the PPA tour. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Kitchen positioning is one of the most misunderstood fundamentals in pickleball. Cori Elliott’s latest coaching breakdown reveals why recreational players stay stuck and how to move your feet instead of reaching. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Most players think there’s only one third shot drop, but mastering all three variations is the key to winning more points. Learn the push drop, shovel drop, and drip drop to close gaps in your game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Want to dominate your serves? Cracked Pickleball breaks down exactly how to increase pickleball serve speed from beginner to pro level. Follow these 7 steps to transform your game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
For the second year in a row, Hayden Patriquin delivered a standout performance at St. Louis’ home event, this time leading the Shock to a perfect 5-0 record and their first event win of the 2026 Major League Pickleball season. St. Louis, which had finished third and second in their prior two events, got […]
A pickleball stretching routine is the fastest, most overlooked way to improve your court movement and stay injury-free. These 10 stretches target the exact muscles you use every time you step on the court. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Most players treat the transition zone like a minefield: something to escape, not exploit. These 4 offensive patterns will change how you approach the transition zone attack in pickleball and show you exactly how to generate winners from mid-court. Read More The Dink Pickleball