THE RESET: Breaking down the greatest match in Pickleball history (Game 1) 

@Jason A i like Matt even more now bc saw him buy a shot and a beer for himself in Atlanta

Julian is a child man!

Sounds horrible , crappy sport

@@MrDanSchulte the fucking worst sport to hit the scene in a LONG time

Rather than exciting, it sounds like it’d be obnoxious.

Well Julian was pretty antagonistic. I've taken plenty of head shots from a pickleball. It's nothing.

Sometimes you have to go directly at someone to seize an advantage. I don't think he intentionally went for her face. It wasn't even that fast a flick, she was just not prepared.

Not as comedic as playing pseudo-FPS mobile games. Nothing wrong with getting competitive in a sport.

@@vipercaleb1 Nothing wrong with being competitive. But there are MMA fighters who are trying to bash each others skulls in that don’t even jaw at each other as much as these guys. And they’re playing glorified ping pong

Ha thats great ! had to look it up and you re right

Did you miss Wright cheering like he won gold after the headshot on Irvine? Arnold said “You hit her in the face.” And Wright just said “Yep” and stared. That started it all. Then wright followed Arnold to his seat after game 1 to badger Arnold. Arnold May be annoying, but Wright is an ass.

Our pleasure!

You aren’t a puma and you don’t belong to fight club, so your entire profile and existence is click bait.

explain what he did?

Lol because he played the game how it’s supposed to be played?

@@colinhimes8667 are you pro in pickleball?

What about the other boring players?

@@robinrobine8100 exactly boring and no character. at the end of the day it’s entertainment

Probably because they're both right handed and he his poaching onto his forehand vs her playing on her backhand.

but also there's some times he is going over way too far like at the end

Yes, that's me in the front row in a blue shirt at 4:55.... getting the coverage the PPA didn't. lol

wow that was cool to see, thanks for sharing!

He drives me nuts. Great player but I can't watch much of him....

shut your soft self up

Did you miss Wright cheering like he won gold after the headshot on Irvine. Arnold said “You hit her in the face.” And Wright just said “Yep” and stared. That started it all. Then wright followed Arnold to his seat after game 1. Arnold May be annoying, but Wright is an ass.

I think they are both arseholes. You can play well without being an arsehole. Hard to watch, to be honest. This is NOT awesome.

People are always hard when there is zero likelyhood of retaliation. It'll take one guy to slap the shit out of him before he's humbled.

What do you mean?

Just watch it to make yourself sleepy

@@pjoubert88 I think y'all don't play pickleball. Maybe it's only interesting to those who play? Vs. NFL that has mass appeal, even to those who don't play football?

It's actually very fun to play.

Some parks have pickleball and tennis courts side by side. Watching the two games side by side can leave little doubt that pickleball is much, much more exciting. Yet, pickleball is more exciting for a few other reasons: there are many more quick exchanges where the ball does not touch the ground for several hits by both teams and pickleball scoring is made only by the serving team thus there are more comebacks. Pickleball is also a ton more sociable than tennis or other sports because of the following: 1. a game to 11 points is often done in app. 15-20 minutes and hence players often change partners for a new game, 2. one can play each game with a new partner and thus partner with maybe a dozen or so partners over a 4 hour time frame, 3. one can play against a person in one game then partner with that same person in the next game and because there are many more pickleball players than tennis, badminton and table tennis one does not have to make date and time arrangements with particular people to play; pickleball players typically just show up and have several others there to play. Hence, it is not even debatable; pickleball is a far better sport than tennis. To compare pickleball to table tennis and badminton is so silly it deserves little response

Bring the NoDoze. That's the only way you could stay awake watching this pathetic shit.

Some would say it should make no difference that he beaned HER in the face (vs him) with no apology, but I for one find that behavior despicable. Julian was the antagonist, and Matt targets his opponent? Cowardly, and then to not say ANYTHING is reprehensible. Even in the heat of intense play you can still show decency.

Arnold is the one that is disrespectful and obnoxious. Yes, Matt didn't respond well, but this is all brought on by Arnold. He does it in every game he plays.

@@rlandersal Arnold is a fiery player but he’s also new to the game. Matt is a veteran but acted like a complete goon.

@@rlandersal ANDIAMO!!!

Honestly, I think players who demonstrate such attitude should be slapped with fines. That'll do the trick.

Trash talking is a part of every sport. As long as it doesn't cross the line, don't be a baby and get better if you don't like losing.

So, how did you like it? I started playing a couple days ago and absolutely love it. We’re just playing singles and it’s a lot different, you run a lot more and requires a lot more cardio.

I just started as well! It's mad fun! @cgiese80 I'm very mobile and active, I don't mind the extra cardio, but I enjoy doubles much more. You should definitely try it!

They stand a better chance of winning the cash prize that way. Get over yourself.

@Fernando Mladineo It's not ball hogging...The stronger player, who has stronger put away shots (usually men) usually should take over.

It's called strategy

@@raymondayeung More reasons why pickleball is shit. In tennis and badminton the women hold their own in mixed doubles and the matches are very entertaining because of it.

@@megadethly And is this coming from personal experience? Have you even tried playing pickleball? Lol. I play tennis, badminton and ping pong. And in badminton, the female partner usually stays in front on offence allowing the male partner to smash from the baseline. I've played pickleball for 10 months and it's incredibly addictive. Maybe try it before you knock it.

He was hot.

Ya that's how you play. Why would the better player not take as many balls as possible

@@EvskiiCF because it exposes and exacerbates a weakness on his team. if the weaker player can hold their own then let them if not they are out of the game rythm and are exposed to shots vs in the mix. It's like walking on the court cold with no warmup. Also it's impolite.

@anthonychestnut4013 wrong on all accounts lol

@@anthonychestnut4013there’s usually communication between the pair who takes center balls , usually the person with the forehand and if one gets going or on a hot spree to take more balls

Wasn’t the issue that he went for her face on purpose and didn’t follow proper etiquette by apologizing after he did? And if I’m not mistaken, a little bit earlier in the game didn’t Andiamos hot Lucy in the face and celebrate afterwards? If so, both are losers

You must play sports under a mushroom to think the way you do.

@@robinrobine8100 pickleball is a little stuffy,. This is pushing the experience to McEnroe levels. Some excitement and emotion where there is none. Another reason why A-L Waters is fun to watch. Energy!

This isn't Golf

He hit a flick at her.

Then cheered like he won gold. When Arnold said “You hit her in the face.” He just replied, “Yep.” Wright is an ass.

JA's just using that as an excuse to be more of a douchebag

I've never understand the complaint in net sports about the opponent hitting the ball right at them. Seems like in racquet sports, aiming for the other person is a better strategy than just putting it front and center in their forehand. If a batter hits a ball right at you, you use your glove to stop it from hitting your face. When I play tennis (and would do the same for PB), I use the racquet to stop the ball from hitting my face.

at the end of the day nobody cares about the losers

Anyone who thinks this is out of hand is probably old and sheltered. Who tf is going to watch a sport with no individuality? Let the competitors compete, emotion is a part of competition point blank period.

@@eggomyleggos facts

I love to watch people get intense in competition, myself included. Not your style? OK, whatever.

haters gonna hate

How? His actions got you to react here. How many other videos do you react to. That's what sponsors want, spectator reaction

@@StewsReplay If you played pickleball, you would know that one of the reasons it is fun, is how the players react. Social games in most cases, it doesn't matter if you win or lose. There is no taunting or swearing. The other team might even compliment an opponent's good shot.

@@toms9864 It's also NOT fun when you never get hit the ball in rec play which is common, when they complain you are hitting it too fast yet hit hard angle shots for you to scramble to get....its the SAME GAME, use what skills you have....EVERY game I play to win unless its a teaching game. I might loosen up on obviously unskilled, but that isn't the discussion here. The player here is Screaming "COME ON" maybe too often, but don't get butt hurt over it... Smash the ball back at him and beat him....SCOREBOARD....that's what happened here...but Matt SHOULD"VE asked Irvine if she was ok with that face shot, Other shots don't need the "sorry" gesture....Your body IS a target.

@@toms9864 This is PRO, its about the money and accolades AND SPONSORS.....if its not about the money ...find another vocation. Either Money earned on the court (which is low at this point) or money earned by being a PRO and holding clinics for TONS of money. Far more than winning a tournament. IF this player increases his popularity at his clinics....he's doing the best for him.... Every time my shot OBVIOUSLY hits the line...its out....i'm used to it by now...but I'm telling them it was CLEARLY in....and let them know I know they are full of shiit.

Oh, stop it. If you don’t like the game, don’t watch the videos. Must be a lot of tennis you can watch.

@@joninorby8570 A painful truth. This is kiddies pat a ball for the Incels of sport.

Seriously?

@@gerardboucher2453 deadly serious

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I wish pickleball vids would stop existing

Did you miss Wright cheering like he won gold after the headshot on Irvine? Arnold said “You hit her in the face.” And Wright just said “Yep” and stared. That started it all. Then wright followed Arnold to his seat after game 1 to badger Arnold. Arnold May be annoying, but Wright is an ass.

I'm new to this sport. But you can step over the line but have to step back out B4 the return.

The rule is as long as the ball lands inside the kitchen first you can step in and get it. If you take it in the air, you have to be outside of the kitchen (this means behind or to the side, as you see sometimes).

@@devotedtennis but they're on a court not in the kitchen

read my comments LOL

Would you rather see a fight break out mid-match? Let's give each player a pair of knuckle dusters.

@@chrislin2774 when did I advocate that they should fight

@@DubKei You are absolutely correct. You didn't advocate that they should fight. Allow me to say: 1. I apologize. I was being an ass. All I was suggesting is for those who like this brand of tension in matches leans or should lean towards advocating an all-out brawl if one wants next level entertainment. 2. I think a lot of fans felt awkward about the tension in the match and there's a divide between people who want to see UFC/WWE drama on the court and those who don't. 3. Credit to both Matt and Julian for NOT escalating it out of control. Both have the capabilities to tag each in the face during dink rallies. Had they taken it to the next level, referees would have stepped in and the crowd overwhelmingly turn against Matt and Julian. On the other hand, who knows? Maybe fans do want to see a brawl. Misery loves good company. Take care DubKei.

@@chrislin2774 that’s fine no need to apologize, it’s the internet I like rivalries and player drama in sports. Makes for a more interesting story and much more intense matches. Shit talking included Idk if you’ve ever been to any professional sports games but going to a game Auburn/Alabama in College Football or Duke/NC in College Basketball makes for an insane experience and this is due to the intensity of the players/fans. Pickleball would benefit from this if players had beef with each other…I mean look how many people are still talking about this match and it was two weeks ago

@@DubKei no , they SHOULD fight ! nice !!

nah he is being competitive

Competitive and intensity is fine some of this is obnoxious and ridiculous almost like both are trying to compensate for shortcomings.

@@oktxboyt That's what gets confused; it's competitive banter. Similar to sarcasm, roasting, smack-talk, etc. Don't let your perceived reaction to an unhealed wound onto others.

I play both. Pickleball is much more enjoyable in my opinion.