The Finals of the 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) tournament are set. The New Jersey Fives will play the St. Louis Shock at City Pickle at Wollman Rink in Central starting Saturday at 12:30pm ET. Read More The Dink Pickleball
More News
Video: MLP Finals Recap Day 1 — The Top Seeds Turn Out
St. Louis and New Jersey take care of business during day one of the 2026 MLP Finals weekend. Nico the Lefty breaks down the action — and what comes next. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Your Kitchen Bounce Shot Keeps Losing You the Point (And How to Fix It)
The kitchen bounce shot is one of the most misunderstood situations in pickleball. Fix your apex timing and hip rotation and you stop giving up free points off the bounce. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 4 Pickleball Shots That Decide 95% of Points
The most important pickleball shots aren’t the flashy ones. Research shows just four shots decide 95% of all points, and most players are getting at least two of them wrong. Read More The Dink Pickleball
2 Dinking Drills a Senior Pro Uses to Control the Kitchen Line
Most players struggle at the kitchen line because they practice dinking without pressure or purpose. These two pickleball dinking drills from senior pro Heather Lovett fix that fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Hit the Erne in Pickleball: Jack Sock’s Step-by-Step Guide
The erne in pickleball is one of the most explosive shots at the kitchen line, but most players get the setup completely wrong. Jack Sock breaks down exactly how to time it, jump it, and land it cleanly every time. Read More The Dink Pickleball
4 Mechanics That Give You Lightning Fast Hands at the Kitchen Line
Fast hands pickleball players aren’t just reacting faster. They’re using compact mechanics and smart anticipation to stay ahead of every exchange. Here’s exactly how to build both. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Ways Pickleball in Asia Is Played Differently, According to Collin Johns
Collin Johns spent three months coaching pickleball in Asia and came back with real observations about how the game looks different over there. From defensive drives to overrated ratings, here’s what he saw and what it means for your game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Fix These 3 Pickleball Serve Mistakes and Watch Your Depth Improve Instantly
Most players blame their arm when their pickleball serve lacks power, but the real problem starts way before contact. Fix these three serve mistakes and your depth will improve immediately. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You Keep Panic Attacking in Pickleball (And How to Stop)
A panic attack in pickleball happens when you speed up the ball from a position where you have no business attacking. Here is exactly what to do instead. Read More The Dink Pickleball