Stepping in on dinks in pickleball is one of the fastest ways to shift from reactive to offensive at the kitchen line. Learn the footwork, timing, and positioning cues that let you create pressure and open angles your opponents can’t handle. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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MLP St. Louis Event Preview – Stop #3
The third stop of the 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season is at Chaifetz Arena, at MLP St. Louis, from Thursday, June 4 – Sunday, June 7. Read More The Dink Pickleball
400,000 Matches Later, Your ‘DUPR Reset’ Results Are Now In
After more than two months and 400,000 match results recorded, DUPR Reset ratings can now be found in the DUPR app. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pro pickleball player Paula Rives shows you how to hit the third-shot drop roll
Pro pickleball player Paula Rives has one of the best topspin roll shots in the game today. In this video, Paula walks Coach Tony Roig through how to hit it — from the kitchen line, cross court, and finally from the baseline as a full third-shot drop roll. Here’s what you will learn in […]
Major League Pickleball St. Louis 2026: Pools, schedule, viewing guide and storylines
We’re 2 weeks into the Major League Pickleball season, and already the events are having major implications on the playoff picture. The St. Louis Shock have underperformed relative to preseason expectations, and the team faces an important home event this week that is sure to have a big impact on their seeding at the […]
Most Pickleball Mistakes Come From the Transition Zone: This Drill Can Help
Mari Humberg breaks down her complete transition zone drill sequence, featuring five essential drills that will transform how you move from baseline to kitchen. Master the transition zone drill and become a more complete pickleball player. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 5 Mistakes 4.0 Pickleball Players Make Over and Over
Most 4.0 pickleball players already have the shots. The real problem is pickleball decision making, pressure management, and knowing when to use the right tool. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Demystifying the Third Shot Drop: 3 Simple Tips from a Pro
A pro pickleball player reveals the three most common mistakes that are sabotaging your third shot drop. Here’s what you need to fix to improve consistency and control. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Skills That Separate 4.0 From 5.0 Pickleball Players
Professional pickleball player Ashley Griffith breaks down the exact 5.0 pickleball skills that separate elite competitors from 4.0 players. These aren’t flashy shots—they’re fundamentals that win matches. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Ways to Stop Getting Attacked at the Kitchen in Pickleball
Getting attacked at the kitchen isn’t bad luck—it’s because you’re giving your opponents attackable balls. Learn the three mistakes that lead to kitchen attacks and the drills that will transform your game. Read More The Dink Pickleball









