There are some strong rosters in the mix, to be sure (looking at you, Latin America). But let’s all call it how we see it: Team USA is looking STACKED. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Why Your Third Shot Drop Keeps Popping Up (And the Fix That Actually Works)
Most players think their third shot drop fails because of swing mechanics. The real problem is where the ball reaches its highest point, and fixing that alone can change everything. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Top 10 pickleball paddles right now, voted on by The Kitchen community (September 2026)
We recently asked members of The Kitchen Facebook Group one simple question: “What’s your favorite pickleball paddle right now?” The response was massive. Across two community polls and hundreds of comments from rec players, 5.0 tournament grinders, coaches and gear junkies, a clear group of paddles separated themselves from the pack. Our biggest takeaway: […]
Why Your 3rd Shot Drop Keeps Failing
Most players hit their 3rd shot drop and then stand still, and that single mistake traps them in the transition zone. Fix your momentum and your drop gets dramatically better, fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
4 Pickleball Problems Holding Back 95% of Players
Most pickleball players repeat the same four mistakes every single match without knowing it. Fix these pickleball problems and your game will improve faster than any new shot ever could. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You’re Stuck Below 4.5 & the Exact Skills That Fix It
Reaching 4.5 pickleball isn’t about hitting harder. It’s about mastering the specific skills most players overlook, from dink quality to transition reads. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Are You Trapped in a Pickleball Bubble? 5 Signs Your Rating Is Inflated
If you play against the same 30 or 40 players every week, your pickleball bubble is quietly inflating your skill level. Here are 5 traps keeping you stuck and a four-step plan to find out how good you actually are. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You Keep Hesitating on Middle Shots in Pickleball
Middle ball pickleball confusion costs points at every level. Two simple rules tell you exactly who takes the ball and when. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Rosters and captains announced for first-ever MLP Nations Cup
Major League Pickleball this week announced the rosters and captains for the inaugural Nations Cup, which will be held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at Brookhaven Country Club in the Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch, Texas. Eight teams will represent key regions from around the world in the high-stakes, high-energy international team event. Looking to attend […]
5 Advanced Pickleball Tips for Dictating Third Shot Drive Placement
Most players hit the third shot drive hard and hope. These advanced pickleball tips teach you to pick a target first so the drive sets up the fifth ball instead of ending the point for your opponents. Read More The Dink Pickleball