Most pickleball players make the same three mistakes when tournament pressure hits. These pickleball tournament tips fix each one before they cost you another match. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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The 3-Step Serve System That Adds Instant Depth to Every Ball
Most players are leaving easy points on the table with a short, arm-dependent pickleball serve. Coach Michael Oaksen’s 3-step system fixes your depth, your toss, and your follow-through fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Orlando Preview
The last Major League Pickleball (MLP) regular season event of the year is taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida this weekend – playoff spots and more are on the line. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Keys to the Two-Handed Backhand Counter Parris Todd Uses to Beat Everyone
The two-handed backhand counter is one of the most effective weapons at the kitchen line. Here is exactly how top-5 PPA pro Parris Todd builds and executes it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You Keep Getting Jammed at Your Feet (And the Paddle Fix That Stops It)
Shots at your feet in pickleball are one of the most frustrating problems in the transition zone. The fix is simpler than you think, and it starts with your paddle position. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Major League Pickleball Orlando 2026: Pools, match schedule and viewing guide
We’ve reached the final week of the Major League Pickleball regular season, and there are several teams still battling for the final playoff spots. MLP Orlando starts Thursday from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. There are 12 teams in the field this week. We tested every durable […]
How to Structure a Senior Pickleball Training Week Without Overdoing It
Senior pickleball training fails when players treat every session like a tournament and every rest day like a wasted one. This weekly framework caps high-impact play at three days, spreads strength and mobility across the rest, and keeps your knees, shoulders, and elbows in the game. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Breaking down the business side of Major League Pickleball
There was a ton of money that changed hands just before the Major League Pickleball trade deadline this year. The New Jersey 5s spent a rumored $400,000 to acquire Federico Staksrud and Milan Rane from the Orlando Squeeze, while the Los Angeles Mad Drops spent $125,000 to get Connor Garnett (me) from the Utah […]
Blue Ridge Pickle Barn offers slice of pickleball paradise in North Georgia
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia sits every pickleball player’s dream: A luxury house with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, sauna, hot tub and beautiful scenery – all centered around a private, pro-level indoor pickleball court. The Blue Ridge Pickle Barn by Kaizen Pickleball is a rental property located […]
Major League Pickleball introducing ‘Nations Cup’ this fall
Major League Pickleball this week announced a new team event that will feature pro players representing several regions of the world at the inaugural MLP Nationals Cup this fall. The event will be held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at Brookhaven Country Club outside of Dallas as part of the larger Pickleball World Championships. The MLP […]