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The heated exchange between Anna Leigh Waters & Hayden Patriquin
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The MLP season is officially underway and we've got a lot to cover after an exciting opening weekend. Orlando Squeeze owner Ryan DeVos provides a behind-the-scenes look at the new standard for MLP events.
Christian Alshon was the center of attention again as new serve rules were challenged throughout the weekend. Alshon weighs in on the switch from rally to traditional scoring and hopes that we don't see any more orange courts in the near future.
Will Howells was on court with Anna Leigh Waters and Hayden Patriquin when chaos erupted. He provides his firsthand account of the events and shares why the unique coed format of MLP creates a dynamic not typically seen in sports.
Finally, Ben Padula from Real Clear Stats breaks down the data and has a recommendation that might just appease MLP players and spectators.
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Ryan DeVos
1:49 Orange courts set the tone
6:10 Behind the scenes in hosting an MLP event
10:36 Can MLP thrive with less involved owners
12:06 The Squeeze embody the Flint Tropics
Christian Alshon
16:20 Christian Alshon coaching at US Open
18:30 Alshon weighs in on new scoring system
20:13 Dishing out strategy during matches
22:09 Getting’ Lost in the orange’
24:24 Playing by your own serve rules
26:20 Let’s get the call right
32:37 Serve height rule is broken again
39:08 Weekend takeaways
40:50 Rapid fire and blind ranking
44:30 - 29:24 The Tice Spreadsheet
49:06 Tiers of MLP teams
54:50 The ‘new girlies’
56:46 Dylan Frazier and Tina Pisnik new paddles’
57:06 Agassi and ALW no doubters
59:51 Listener questions
1:03:39 Zane sticking up for his teammate
Will Howells
1:02:38 Rehashing the ALW vs Big H altercation
1:08:45 Is there anything you'd do differently?
1:10:08 Coed pickleball brings a new dynamic
1:12:33 If Willie was commissioner for the day
1:16:38 Will's special deal to play MLP and APP in 2025
Ben Padula
1:19:58 Zane nerds out with Real Clear Stats
1:25:23 Is one game to 11 too short?
1:30:33 Strategy changes for rally vs traditional scoring
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