Lmao that vid intro is perfect. I also love Zane countering with "explain that for me" and Anna giving it right back. That was literally like a fire fight, each person giving it back hard to the other
I've got a take for one reason why people tend to be embarrassed to admit they are a 3.5 in pickleball. Just a thought - It is possible to make it up to the 3.5 level without knowing much about pickleball strategy, court positioning, etc. if you can just be good at hitting the ball with speed and accuracy. Social media seems to magnify this fact by making fun of 3.5 players, essentially calling them stupid and frustrating to pair up with. Because of the social media stereotype, many people (especially those who put a lot of effort into their game) feel embarrassed to admit that they are in that skill group.
Love the takes Anna! Also, local court here we have quite a few people that take public courts way longer than what is posted on the rules. It is sad to see one person drilling on 1 of 4 courts when there are way more than 12 people waiting to play. On DUPR it is a winning rating not a skill rating. Though they are related they are not always the same. Watching people play you can give them a SKILL rating that may be different than a WIN rating. WIN rating you have to see their data/results vs. watch them play.
DUPR deflation is real. Competition is rising which means last year's 5.0 is now this year's 4.5 (if not lower). I watched my brother play a 3.5 tournament and they were having full true pickleball points with drops, dinks, and decent hands battles including dodging
Great pod . Their dupr accounts are like mine 😂 , whenever I win it never entered or people don't have accounts so I can't log those . Dupr is a work in progress the more we can get everyone on board the more accurate it will be . Still the best system available.
Yikes! Glad you mentioned Chris Cali. I just saw today Sorry Not Sorry was sent a cease and desist email from the UPA. They ( the PPA/MLP) told him he can’t use their clips. Geez I think that is shortsighted on the UPA.
Anna is always a great guest. Agree with Anna about speed off the face. Set a MPH lower than present. Make a paddle out of anything you want. Open play Rec on a public court has posted rules with times, If those aren't followed, report to Parks & Rec. Koop is Queen of BCO. Anna, cars park themselves now.
I see Anna bright around all the time , James and a lot of the top pros all the time. I told Anna a nice momma bright story and before I started talking I think she gave me the wye roll lol but I told her anyway.
Players are showing their best points so the question is how often do they make unforced errors, any major weaknesses that can be exploited and how much raw power to end points when needed?
Thank you for posting. I agree with AB. Chirping is poor sportsmanship and how far does it go... We found out with Patriquin, a RED card and a loss of a point. Really miss Steve Kuhn.
You guys are incorrect. If you really look closely at the hit that Jay made to Shelby (05), it is 'exactly' at her face. And Miss Bright, "maybe" you'll get out of the way. It only takes one-tenth of a second. And you may never play the sport again. Is it time for a Player's Union? I agree with 'most' of what Colin said.
DUPRs are off. System needs to be revamped. Many of us who are newer players have our learning curves on Duper. And it is almost impossible to climb out of.
Yo Zane, how can you hit a slice serve under usap rules? If you have to have an upwards motion there’s no way the ball can travel backwards. Unless you’re talking about hitting side spin.
You just have to admit there are flaws in pickleball games. How do you define "blatant headshots"? Advanced players use "bodybag" technique all the time. If you dare to stand in front the net to block the shots, then you admit that you may get hit.
Anna is hilariously funny. A natural. She does it with such ease. This was a pleasure to watch.
Well said. She's the best.
Anna should be a guest at least 4x a year until other pickleball personalities get more interesting to listen to
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Lmao that vid intro is perfect. I also love Zane countering with "explain that for me" and Anna giving it right back. That was literally like a fire fight, each person giving it back hard to the other
Fun episode. Anna is always awesome to listen to.
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Anna great interview!
I've got a take for one reason why people tend to be embarrassed to admit they are a 3.5 in pickleball. Just a thought -
It is possible to make it up to the 3.5 level without knowing much about pickleball strategy, court positioning, etc. if you can just be good at hitting the ball with speed and accuracy.
Social media seems to magnify this fact by making fun of 3.5 players, essentially calling them stupid and frustrating to pair up with.
Because of the social media stereotype, many people (especially those who put a lot of effort into their game) feel embarrassed to admit that they are in that skill group.
It’s not completely a one way street. I’ve heard 4.0’s dismissed as too competitive and not knowing how to just have fun.
Fairly new to pb but I enjoyed the entire podcast. Just really smart people and no gimmicks or over the top personalities.
the look on Leigh's face after AL hit Jay at 27:49
Love the takes Anna! Also, local court here we have quite a few people that take public courts way longer than what is posted on the rules. It is sad to see one person drilling on 1 of 4 courts when there are way more than 12 people waiting to play. On DUPR it is a winning rating not a skill rating. Though they are related they are not always the same. Watching people play you can give them a SKILL rating that may be different than a WIN rating. WIN rating you have to see their data/results vs. watch them play.
DUPR deflation is real. Competition is rising which means last year's 5.0 is now this year's 4.5 (if not lower). I watched my brother play a 3.5 tournament and they were having full true pickleball points with drops, dinks, and decent hands battles including dodging
Has Zane addressed the vid of him running into CJ? Would love to see what that convo was about.
The DUPR guessing segment was hilarious
Great pod .
Their dupr accounts are like mine 😂 , whenever I win it never entered or people don't have accounts so I can't log those .
Dupr is a work in progress the more we can get everyone on board the more accurate it will be . Still the best system available.
Yikes! Glad you mentioned Chris Cali. I just saw today Sorry Not Sorry was sent a cease and desist email from the UPA. They ( the PPA/MLP) told him he can’t use their clips. Geez I think that is shortsighted on the UPA.
Anna is always a great guest. Agree with Anna about speed off the face. Set a MPH lower than present. Make a paddle out of anything you want.
Open play Rec on a public court has posted rules with times, If those aren't followed, report to Parks & Rec. Koop is Queen of BCO. Anna, cars park themselves now.
Anna is right on about the broken in gearbox paddles - not sure why these would be approved and not gen3 joolas.
Great cast!! Ya
I love AB. Anna Bright. ❤️
I LOVE her
Anna watch the Bronze match at Kansas City !!!
The PPA is in Tennessee this weekend, but Anna Bright is the onlu Ten-I-See.
In our 300+ member club/ community the average person is below 3.0. We have less than a dozen above 3.5.
I see Anna bright around all the time , James and a lot of the top pros all the time. I told Anna a nice momma bright story and before I started talking I think she gave me the wye roll lol
but I told her anyway.
We gotta make Sherry vs. ALW happen
@ Thomas which proton do you use and did you try the road runner ??? If so yay or neh ?
I use a Series 1 Type A, black and gold. Haven't tried the road runner
Wish Anna would comment on Christian's sidearm serve.
Players are showing their best points so the question is how often do they make unforced errors, any major weaknesses that can be exploited and how much raw power to end points when needed?
Definitely have to factor in the handpicked clip that was sent in
And then there is me
14:18 If Anna needs volleyball coaching, let me know!
I wait every week for the new sponsorship item to be pitched!
When is the fat guy from Pickle Box coming on for an interview?
Thank you for posting. I agree with AB. Chirping is poor sportsmanship and how far does it go... We found out with Patriquin, a RED card and a loss of a point. Really miss Steve Kuhn.
You guys are incorrect. If you really look closely at the hit that Jay made to Shelby (05), it is 'exactly' at her face. And Miss Bright, "maybe" you'll get out of the way. It only takes one-tenth of a second. And you may never play the sport again. Is it time for a Player's Union? I agree with 'most' of what Colin said.
Anna Bright is bae.
I love this podcast. #keepinitreal
DUPRs are off. System needs to be revamped. Many of us who are newer players have our learning curves on Duper. And it is almost impossible to climb out of.
😮dupr is so volatile now.
I feel like they don't watch enough lower level games to correctly determine people's ratings lol. Jennifer definitely felt like a 3.5 to me.
haha i read this one on reddit.
Concerning the photo shoot, I'm 60 and I thought it was funny.
She's got such a dry humour 😂
Third guy never put the ball on the ground. Totally disagree with ratings. In fact I agree with the 3.8
No it's your job to protect every part of your body.
Yo Zane, how can you hit a slice serve under usap rules? If you have to have an upwards motion there’s no way the ball can travel backwards. Unless you’re talking about hitting side spin.
You just have to admit there are flaws in pickleball games. How do you define "blatant headshots"? Advanced players use "bodybag" technique all the time. If you dare to stand in front the net to block the shots, then you admit that you may get hit.
Should Jay be banned from pro tournament
Hot takes from a contracted PPA player, sponsored by Joola should be taken at face value. Seemed very scripted by big pickle.
The hot paddles are terrible for the game. It’s already gone too far and there is not rolling it back.
Photoshoot wasnt funny
Anna is a loud mouth
Anna tries too hard to be funny and it just comes across as cringey, this was a hard watch Anna but I had to watch cuz of Zane only
Cap
Zane, what about you and Alix Trung, playing mixed. I like her fire and seeing the court and poaching and all . Anna what’s your hot take on her.
Anna tries too hard to be funny and it just comes across as cringey, this was a hard watch Anna but I had to watch cuz of Zane only