Welcome to Episode 40 of The Pickleball Connection podcast. In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass discuss the significant fine imposed upon pro pickleball player Quang Duong by the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) for violating his contract by playing in a hometown pickleball tournament in Vietnam. They share their thoughts on the implications of fines in professional pickleball, the responsibility of pro players to communicate about other tournaments they are playing in, and why local tournaments are so important for the sport. They also discuss playing in tournaments, including the challenges faced during large tournaments and advice for players entering tournaments for the first time.

Welcome to Episode 39 of The Pickleball Connection podcast. In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass recap the PPA Atlanta Pickleball Championships, including surprising wins (and losses). Federico Staksrud tweeted that singles pickleball has become mini-tennis, a comment that everyone seems to be talking about. Barrett and Danea discuss whether singles pickleball is more like doubles pickleball or tennis — and if former tennis players have an advantage in singles pickleball. They also talk about the evolution of pickleball, including the impact of paddle technology on gameplay and strategy, and the growing concern for eye protection as the game becomes faster and more powerful.

Welcome to Episode 39 of The Pickleball Connection podcast. In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass recap the PPA Atlanta Pickleball Championships, including surprising wins (and losses). Federico Staksrud tweeted that singles pickleball has become mini-tennis, a comment that everyone seems to be talking about. Barrett and Danea discuss whether singles pickleball is more like doubles pickleball or tennis — and if former tennis players have an advantage in singles pickleball. They also talk about the evolution of pickleball, including the impact of paddle technology on gameplay and strategy, and the growing concern for eye protection as the game becomes faster and more powerful.