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Here is the order of play: Now, let’s get into what to watch for. Riley Newman is set to miss his second match of the weekend for the Brooklyn Pickleball Team with a bruised left foot tendon. As a result, Chris Haworth will get the starting nod against the SoCal Hard Eights in the day’s first match on Grandstand Court. He will play men’s doubles alongside Christian Alshon and mixed doubles with Jackie Kawamoto as Brooklyn looks to rebound from a 1-3 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Mad Drops.

The second day of MLP St. Louis is in the books, so let’s take a look at the group standings after Friday’s matches. As a reminder, the top 4 teams in each group will have a chance to compete for standings points on Super Sunday. Here is a breakdown of how Sunday's matches will work and how many standings points will be up for grabs: Group A #1 v. Group B #1: Winner receives 25 standings points; loser gets 18 Group A #2 v. Group B #2: Winner receives 15 standings points; loser gets 12

Quick hands and sharp reflexes are essential for a strong pickleball game. While it may seem like these skills take a long time to build, they can actually improve quickly. With just a small amount of focused time on the right drills, you’ll start seeing results sooner than you think. So, I asked some of the best pickleball players in the world to share their tips for developing quick hands at the net.

Here is the order of play: Now, let’s get into what to watch for. Several teams—notably the SoCal Hard Eights, Phoenix Flames, and Bay Area Breakers—are set to make some changes to their starting lineups. The Hard Eights are putting Rafa Lenhard into the lineup for their clash against the Las Vegas Night Owls, which sets him up to make his MLP debut playing alongside Armaan Bhatia in men’s doubles and Cailyn Campbell in mixed doubles.

The first day of MLP St. Louis is in the books, so let’s take a look at the group standings after Thursday’s matches. As a reminder, the top 4 teams in each group will have a chance to compete for standings points on Super Sunday. Here is a breakdown of how Sunday's matches will work and how many standings points will be up for grabs: Group A #1 v. Group B #1: Winner receives 25 standings points; loser gets 18

“You have to use your legs to get under the ball because if you want to use topspin, you have to make sure you get under the ball. If you don’t, it’ll be a recipe for disaster,”noted Rohrabacher. “There’s actually a lot of tennis tools you could use for learning how to hit topspin that can be super helpful when you’re learning how to get a feel for it.

“Being the first team to lift the Super Sunday Belt is something we’ll always remember. Dallas was the first big test for our team, and to come out as champions makes it even more meaningful,” he mentioned. “We know one event doesn’t define a season, but it’s a satisfying reward for the work our players and staff have put in and a special moment for our fans.

Clear your calendar and secure your spot for the inaugural Pickleball Vacations experience, powered by the PPA and MLP. Designed for passionate players, this all-inclusive getaway combines world-class pickleball with a stunning tropical setting. The first trip takes place September 8–12, 2026, at Club Med Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

Here are the groups for this week’s event: Group A: Brooklyn Pickleball Team, Las Vegas Night Owls, Los Angeles Mad Drops, Phoenix Flames, SoCal Hard Eights, Utah Black Diamonds Group B: Atlanta Bouncers, Bay Area Breakers, Orlando Squeeze, Palm Beach Royals, St. Louis Shock Here is the order of play: Now, let’s get into what to watch for. The Brooklyn Pickleball Team will make its season debut on Thursday in the event’s opening contest against the Las Vegas Night Owls.

Perhaps the most striking finding from the study relates to mental well-being. Regular pickleball players were found to be 60.1% less likely to show signs of depression compared to non-players. Tennis players also benefited, with a 51.3% reduction, but pickleball showed an even stronger effect. This suggests that pickleball is not just good for the body, it may also play a meaningful role in supporting mental health.