The fourth stop of the 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season is in Austin, Texas at the Austin Pickle Ranch, from June 11 – 14, 2026. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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What Is a Dink in Pickleball? The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need
Wondering what a dink is in pickleball and why everyone talks about the soft game? This guide explains the dink in plain English, breaks down kitchen rules, shot types, and beginner technique, and shows you how to turn this simple shot into your biggest strategic weapon. Read More The Dink Pickleball
TIME Magazine Names Anna Leigh Waters to ‘100 Most Influential’ Sports List
”As pickleball popularity has soared since the COVID pandemic… one player has set a standard of excellence.” Read More The Dink Pickleball
How Pickle Money Ball amateur tournaments are changing the status quo
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 […]
Anna Leigh Waters named to TIME ‘100 Most Influential’ sports list
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 Own Their Hometown Event
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 Is Everything, & Younger Players Are Dominating
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
Stop Reaching for Dinks and Move Your Feet Instead
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
Pickleball’s Elusive Third Shot Drop: 3 Essential Variations Explained
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
How to Increase Your Pickleball Serve Speed in 7 Simple Steps
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