Could they have one person cue up the footage of the ball at the line and have someone who is not watching the play make the call so they don't know who they are calling it for or against
Thank you for your time and posting. At 1 minute, the line calls you will talk about are from Michelle Esquivel's two horrific and dishonest line calls against the Florida Smash. I believe that cheating won the game. And IMO, I don't understand how she can celebrate at the end of the match. And because of that first dishonest call, that created the win for the game and ultimately the match. / PPA Tour Vietnam Open at the Carmelina Resort, Vietnam. October 18th-20th 2024. I may be there. Hosted by PAA (Pickleball Australia Association). Added: The ball did not go by too fast, she just didn't do her job. Period. Sorry, I've seen Esquizel purposely cheat before at an MLP. If pickleball doesn't figure it out or create a better system, pro pickleball will continue to be an amateurish sport.
False. The APP New York was the most poorly run event I've ever played in. No refs for most games. 3 hour wait between matches. No food and no cups for water after 5:00pm. Courts were so spread-out that they were impossible to navigate efficiently. A real sh*t show. Nothing you said reflected our experience AT ALL.
Oh darn - I was trying to go semi-pro but the only sponsors I could find were PornHub, Smith & Wesson, P.S. (vegan) condoms and Jack Daniels. Oh well - the APP thought so little of the Atlanta market that they dropped that tournament. If Ben J wanted to play an APP tournament, they would let him wear booty shorts, a crop top, be barefoot or whatever he wanted (sort of like the PPA does 🤣)
I have the same Mizuno (black&gold) as you. Love them. I had the other Mizunos also. I have pf in the left and even though these do not have a real wide toe box, I love them. I just take them off right away after playing. Thanks for the review.
I just had a conversation with players who never watch Pickleball but will watch tennis. One person said Pickleball was to fast to watch. I tell players that I help out to watch the pro tournaments to get some good tips. I watch as much as I can.
Hey Jill videos and pod casts are awesome. What would be the #1 drill for developing muscle memory to keep your paddle out in front and not take a huge backswing? Thanks!
Love the pod and love that APP works so hard for college players and up and comming players but the fact is these players want to get to the PPA and play with the best players! The PPA has the big names and it is every players goal to play on the PPA tour. Just a fact! I want to watch the best players in the sport play and that currently is the PPA .The APP gives them the platform but players goals are the PPA! Be proud of what you do as the APP to provide this platform and do it well but the great players want to get to the PPA.
I always bring out how much talent the APP have created and still do and how well those players sre doing in the other tour. Was sad to see so many good talented player leave the APP doing darn well $$$$ was the big factor.
Dear Mr. Webb. One suggestion for your new facility. Have a concierge station, maybe two depending on how big it will be. It is amazing how every event I've been to, nobody has any idea what is going on, where something is, etc. Here are a few examples: Have a map of all parking areas (streets also). Have a handout map for all the courts/facilities WITH restrooms highlighted. Know what kind and where all food venues are. Have updated information on player locations/courts, have a hand-written player bracket board, and more. I was in hospitality/customer service for 40 years... Just saying. :) Sorry Jilly B and Kristin for posting here. :(
Thank you. Just for a second in your intro, you were playing with Sarah Ansboury. How is she doing after that accident with her ankle? / As far as falling to give it your all... You're young. We older folks, think, "Give it your all, but don't go too far". :) / Great to hear that there are changes in upper management at the USAP. Mr. Webb has some great ideas and strategies. / First SE Asia Pickleball Tournament in Vietnam this October, hosted by PAA (Pickleball Australia Association) and the PPA.
When drilling, I like to volley at the NVZ line half the time, the other half, I am completely in the NVZ. When I step back again, it is amazing how much more time I have to hit the ball. :) It was a great weekend at MLP. :)
... And to the comment about the toddler... Not seeing you out there playing in a pro match. Perhaps you could refer to this when you criticize others: It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
You guys look like Twinkies! Exact same body types. Clear that you have the same DNA! Hoping the match finished in your favor. So nice to hear the verbal support! Very nice!!
Thank you for doing this interview! I hope that USAP can continue addressing integrity issues within their sphere. I used to love watching the Pros play at PPA and MLP, but they have an interest in promoting their small pool of pros to the point where it begs the question if the competition is real. The PPA and MLP is the worst in my opinion reminds me of WWE wrestling the way they produce and over hype the matchups.
Feels like I'm on a work call listening to my VP spew rhetoric with no real intention of actually answering questions. This guy has no real investment in pickleball outside of collecting a check.
Well I went on a limb and got the Airbender. I did not purchase the additional weights. So far it plays lack luster for me. Anyone else have suggestions to tune the paddle for better play? I get more power from my Luxx 😮
Thanks for bringing balance to the Joola/USAP dispute. How do you get these guys to participate on your podcast and then talk about sensitive issues? Can't wait to see the Q3 paddle testing roll-out. USAP's response to the Joola lawsuit will be filed on 7/22. "USA Pickleball Association answer due 7/22/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 7/8/2024."
I enjoy your podcast, but this episode was very distracting with how many times you interrupted your guests and talked over him as he was trying to answer your questions.
