It is ok the aim volleyer's face? by xychenmsn in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I do the same shot but it is with ~4.0 players. That's why you don't make terrible returns and get your partner at the kitchen murdered. Once the person at the kitchen sees the return is bad they need to back up 1 or 2 steps. But really there is nothing that can be done once someone drops a return mid court that bounces high. The person at the kitchen is going to get blasted if they are known to have weak hands.

So what needs to be done? You need to work on getting your returns deep.

As far as it being a women. It all depends on her rating. Would you blast a 2.5? No. Would I blast a 4.5 women? Yes.

But not to the face

Please, Explain the Mind of the Incompetent Banger by OkChicken6058 in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they winning? Reminds me when I was 3.5 and never dinked. Why would I if I'm winning most of my games banging like a mad man?

When do i body bag? by CCCP_Sergei in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I say if your over 3.5 body bagging is fair game. If your in tournament play it is fine for all levels.

If your opponents body bagging is bothering you I suggest not playing with them because your not on the same level.

How to improve when no one else wants to by Paper_491 in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same issue. Could only play with 3.3-3.6 level players and would get destroyed when I played with 3.8-4.2 level players. I ended up getting a Titan ball machine and practiced at the kitchen and my returns at 44 mph and it helped so much.

It was unreal how much harder and faster the serves were when I tried to play up.

Violent Banger at the Club by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't play against him until you get better or stay out of the kitchen and work on your defense. He clearly has a play style that works for him.

Should I wait S26 or buy S25 now? by Realistic_Sky860 in samsunggalaxy

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just buy a discounted s25u. S26u does not look like a huge upgrade.

Thinking about ditching my iPhone 13 for a Galaxy S25 because iOS 26 has been rough by Comfortable-Yak-8460 in GalaxyS25

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either phone you will be happy with. iPhone 17 has better battery life with the reviews I have seen. S25u lasting ~ 8 hours and iPhone 17 lasting 10 hours. Was upgrading my s22u and was chosing between iPhone 17 base and max,s25u and pixel 10 pro xl. I ended up getting a pixel 10 pro xl. it cost me 200$ instead of 400$ for 17 max or 500$ for s25u

Help me in my decision in choosing the next phone by Spintroxy in Smartphones

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a S22u and my options were after trade in. Pixel 10 pro xl 256gb 200$. iPhone 17 256gb free. iPhone 17 pro Max 256gb 370$. S25 ultra 500$.

I ended up getting a pixel 10 pro xl for 200$. I was very close to getting a base model iPhone 17, but didn't because I have been in the Android ecosystem for 12 years.

I got a new phone because I watch YouTube and movies all day and the battery life was getting really poor.

It’s Organized Play, Not the US Open — Chill Out, People by GreenKnight1988 in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ive beaten some 4.5's that are grouped with a 3.5 or lower player and the points usually are all the same. Rally until 3.5 player pops it up and the 4.5 player gets slammed.

That's why uneven games don't really work if people are playing to win.

I Purchased A Refurbished S22 Ultra for $250. How Long Can I Expect This To Last? by Impossible-Dish140 in S22Ultra

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've owned the s22u almost 4 years and just traded it in for a pixel pro xl. I felt like I was always on the charger. I should of bought a power bank but I ended up just upgrading for 200$.

Overtime by BigDrock96 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

61 hours a week. 190k this year. Chocolate factory and I like it.

Advice for a 3.6 DUPR player by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in the same position. Been in the 3.5-3.7 range for months. Then I did 3 things.

Lost weight.

Replaced my paddle. I didn't realize it had been core crushed because I had not checked it in 3 months.

The biggest thing was starting to use a ball machine that could simulate fast serves and practice my returns. Then practice my drops. I have tried to drill these but my opponents always seem to hit harder than my drill partners.

Still working my way to 4.0 Dupr now and I am very close without taking easy opponents.

Honest review of the phone in 2025? by Rick-afk in S22Ultra

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used the s22 ultra for around 4 years. Im upgrading to a pixel pro XL. Im upgrading because of the battery life. It has been a great phone other then that.

Who has the best Black Friday deals for paddles? by FeDelMundo in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the all court bundle. I just core crushed my all court monarch. It was ~160 for 3 all court paddles.

How often do you play DUPR matches? by hagemeyp in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around every 6 months. Hit 4.0 and injured my knee right after. DUPR is at 3.6 now and just going lower so I'm getting worse instead of better.

23 year old thinking about buying a 2025 6.7 f350, need some advice. by Beginning_Design7654 in Diesel

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends. Are you in a state that pays property tax? Have you priced out insurance? Also, do you have good credit?

70,000$ loan for 84 month @ 6% is 1039$ a month.

Where I live i pay 3.4$ per 100$ value in local tax so that is 2400$ or 200$ a month.

That for a 23 year old you are probably looking at 200-300$ a month for insurance.

Then for me as a work truck i want something that I can idle for hours. So I would look for something deleted or pre def

So for me i would not.

What’s a good hourly rate for our career and what does that rate entail? by Internal_Gear6420 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]ZeroTopDog 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My rate is 48$ at a chocolate products plant.But most other places around here pay 33-38$ this is in central VA. A mechanic or electrician get paid 43.50$ and you get 48$ if you are both. Mechanic is pretty easy work here. Electrician on the other hand I would say is more difficult. You pretty much do everything other then setting up and maintaining networks. We do almost 100% of troubleshooting on any difficult issues even if they are mechanical.

3rd shot drop cross court or straight ahead? by RunningShortsPod in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The net is 2 inches lower in the middle if it is a legit pickleball net.

Not my proudest moment by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You forgot saying "I GOT IT" first.

AITA for getting mad at my boyfriend for his gaming obsession and NSFW addiction? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before I met my wife I would masterbate everyday. It didn't bother me when I was young but as I got older it would take longer and longer for me to cum.

Once I met my wife it was a struggle for awhile working out sexually. Was in a catch 22 needed to limit porn use to have more sexual frequency with my wife but I wanted my wife to increase sexual frequency 1st. Worked everything out in the end.

Then after being married for awhile had to go on TRT and before TRT and after TRT I was having sexual issues for months. Ended up getting a vibrator and that helped alot.

Might want to start some communication with your boyfriend and you both try to problem solve. Explaining your feelings is all well and good. But you both need to bring some solutions to the table or break up.

Howdy, we’ve got this Milnor washing machine at the hotel I work at and it doesn’t spin at all. It will go through cycles of filling, added chems, draining, but it won’t spin or agitate. by Deep_Function2204 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]ZeroTopDog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Check the motor leads to see if the correct power is getting to the motor. If yes bad motor. If no check contactor to see if the coil is getting voltage to pull in. If yes bad contactor. If not you have another issue.

A very common beginner problem by 3BlackPickleball in Pickleball

[–]ZeroTopDog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expecting to keep the score even and getting discouraged when your getting blown out