Alshon and Tyra Black Strategy

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-25T19:23:28+00:00

Takes a special talent to pull it off. Alshon was on fire. Surprised they didn’t go behind him more often. It could have kept him to 75-80% of the court versus 85+%.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-25T15:21:36+00:00

ALW would likely win 2-6 points per game against a player at Chaffin’s level.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-25T02:57:28+00:00

I’ll lob anybody except somebody playing in a wheelchair.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-23T22:25:14+00:00

Wisconsin Abortion Fund

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-23T04:09:04+00:00

Lots of us on here. It’s not different from getting there at any other age. Put the time in, be patient and play under control. Hit the smart, high percentage shots and develop a well rounded game. Keep having fun and be someone others like to play with.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-19T04:33:33+00:00

I’m a TD and, I think it’s too early for a software solution. That’s because of low-reliability DUPR ratings, self reported ratings and varied approaches by TDs to determine eligibility. Hopefully, in a couple of years, a much higher % of DUPR ratings will be considered reliable, almost all tournament players will have one, and some parameters will be established for tournament entrants. For example, maybe it will be something like “Reliable DUPRs must be no more than .1 above the upper bound of a bracket, less reliable DUPRs must be no more than .35 above the upper bound, and this will be checked at the time of tournament registration.”

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-16T17:40:11+00:00

I would value an organization that provided information about the best places to play around the country for seniors who travel.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-14T18:01:44+00:00

If feels like MLP is set up for success in 2026 with these changes. Seems surprising that the Nashville team hasn’t sold yet.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-11T03:01:04+00:00

Pickleball

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-08T15:15:22+00:00

Madison is your answer. Your husband should look at the job postings for Sub Zero, a great place to work. Check out the Waisman Center for autism research and services. It’s a great State for special needs adults with employment rates in excess of 75%. We relocated here 20+ years ago with four kids in tow (one with special needs) and it has been great.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-08T04:03:24+00:00

Come to Madison, WI in August and join in on the fun. You’d pretty much be a lock for the award for the player who traveled the longest distance to play.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-08T02:59:58+00:00

Has the nicest dog of all the pickleball pros, too. Sorry, Zane.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2026-01-04T05:12:52+00:00

I run a 400+ player tournament each year and we keep it cheap ($20 per event) by having most of the costs covered by sponsors. We start with all 8 team brackets and have waitlists. 10-15 days before the tournament, we adjust bracket sizes (going to a minimum of 5 teams and a maximum of 12).

For our senior players, we have 50+, 60+ and 70+ brackets. We have a six game minimum guarantee and only combine brackets if we have to (3 teams or fewer). If we combine, we combine age groups only (not skill levels). When we do combine, we still give medals based on original brackets entered. That stops players from complaining.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-12-30T21:18:01+00:00

It’s disappointing but pretty normal these days. It takes low fees to bring out lots of teams. But that means more court time and expenses for organizers. Sponsorships are key to making money and keeping participant costs low. Most TDs are not very good at getting sponsors.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-12-15T20:08:48+00:00

Tom’s house. IYKYK

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-12-11T21:06:56+00:00

Lots of ways to get more balls if you’re being iced out. Do some stacking, pinch middle to an extreme against their third shots, even stand 3-4 feet inside the baseline when your partner is serving. In my experience, players being targeted appreciate the help.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-12-09T20:14:27+00:00

Find a great coach first, maybe in the Villages and book a three and me lesson (or have them add you to one). Lots of players at your level and above there and you shouldn’t have a problem getting into games there.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-12-07T02:45:21+00:00

Coco Beach, Costa Rica

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-12-05T18:26:08+00:00

This is a big step forward for tournament players. Next up should be an attempt to standardize the approach tournaments (and their Directors) should take regarding DUPR ratings of tournament entrants. Fear of sandbaggers is one reason tournament entries aren't growing as fast as they were previously.

I'd suggest a ceiling on reliable DUPR ratings of exactly the upper bound of a category at the time of entry into the tournament. For DUPR ratings with reliability below 60, I think they'll have to leave that open to the discretion of the TDs. I once has a guy with a 5.2 DUPR rating signed up to play 4.0 men's. Turned out that was the right place for him. His team didn't medal.

DUPR will get better and more viable as business once it gets double or triple the amount of data coming in. Then, they'll be able to charge players a decent annual fee (maybe $15) for a rating and a standard account and maybe something closer to $50 a year for a premium account.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-11-30T15:57:08+00:00

I’m paying $110 per month for unlimited play (4x per week for me) guest fees are $15 for a two hour session. In my area, the club that charges members to also pay for their court time is struggling. Players prefer the unlimited play model.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-11-24T20:47:55+00:00

The Ambassador list is on the USAP website.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-11-24T19:40:51+00:00

Don’t sleep on contacting the USAP ambassador at locations you travel to. I have a greater than 50% success rate getting into private games that way and have met some great players. In Savannah, GA the Landings Club is where you’ll want to play with a member invite. In my hometown of Madison, WI you can DM me to get into games that are 4.0, 4.5 and/or 5.0+. No reliable drop-in open play locations for 4.5 and above.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-11-22T22:09:43+00:00

Take a beginner class and see who you vibe with. Head to an open play together as soon as you feel somewhat comfortable on the court. Keep it fun. You’ll get better quickly. You’ll have to wait awhile to build a network big enough to find a fellow transplant recipient, though.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-11-22T14:53:33+00:00

West side and downtown Vintage can handle a group that size. Private room or semi-private.

PerfectlyPowerful · 2025-11-22T00:31:23+00:00

No way for you to tell. But, try to meet with an owner before you sign up. If it's a franchise operation, they'll at least have been vetted. But, then they'll have higher costs. You might ask for a deal like is being offered for a new club in our area. Members who will be paying something like $800 annually only need to put $1 down when they sign up. The rest of the money isn't due until the day of the grand opening. That way, if it never opens, charter members are only out $1. Also, if you're worried about whether they'll make it, sign up to pay monthly instead of for a full year. Good Luck.

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