Are Pickleball Players Real Athletes?! 💪🏼 | Episode 18

Are Pickleball Players Real Athletes?! 💪🏼 | Episode 18

Author: This Pickleball Life with Jilly B and K Dub August 10, 2023 Duration: 1:08:24

Join us in exploring the debate about real athleticism and the game of pickleball. We're preaching to the choir, but still...worth sharing some ammo for your next debate. We also cover the ever-changing PPA rules and paddle testing procedures following the Pro XR update. Are pro athletes entertainers? Why do some pros seem to have no fun on the court? What do we think about Anna Leigh Waters' reaction to losing? When is it ok for a teen-pro athlete to be a teenager? What does it mean to be a pro athlete anyway? Jill and Kristin talk about the demons you face at the top of any sport. Full of laughs and learning, be sure to tune in for the Dear Jilly B about on-court geometry. What's your scorecard? PPA Rules Update https://www.ppatour.com/2023-ppa-tour-rule-changes/ SEGMENTS: 0:00 Intro 2:44 Catching Up and PT 5:35 Ball Giveaway! & 7:09 Jill's 2024 Partner and On-Court ESP(N) 11:06 TOD-Are Pickleball Players Real Athletes? 20:08 PPA Takeya & One-Legged Pickleball 23:50 Head over Heels 26:05 Are Riley and AJ Having Any Fun? 31:50 The GOAT 🐐 has a Meltdown? 36:46 Being a Pro Athlete and Facing Demons 47:04 RuK Packs Baby 48:16 BTN - Billion Dollar Blondes and Buying TV 55:36 DJB: Geometry of Pickleball 59:36 New PPA Rules & ProXR Testing Drama 1:05:45 Fact Check 1:07:00 Coming Up Next Week -------------------------------- Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla discuss timely pickleball topics, news, advice, and humor. Equal parts humor, entertainment, and instruction. If you love pickleball, you'll love this podcast. Send your "Dear Jilly B" questions to: thispblife@gmail.com -------------------------------- Follow Jilly B: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jillybpickleball⁠ https://www.facebook.com/jillypickleball https://twitter.com/jillybpb https://www.tiktok.com/@jillybpickleball ⁠Follow K Dubs: https://www.YUSgolf.com https://www.youtube.com/WALLAGOLF https://www.instagram.com/kdubspb/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/wallagolf/⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@wallatime https://www.facebook.com/wallagolf -------------------------------- Affiliate Codes (help support the Channel) 💰 PB GODS: pbgods.com Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off 💰 Proband ⁠⁠proband.com⁠⁠  JILLYB (10% off) 💰 Bemer  ⁠⁠https://www.impactyourwellbeing.com/pbjill⁠⁠ 🏓 GRUVN ⁠Gruvn.co⁠ JILLYB (10% off) 🎒 RuK pack ⁠⁠https://rukpack.com/?ref=JillyB⁠⁠ JILLYB (15% off) 🟡 NEOSLICK Vega 40 Pickleballs https://www.neoslick.com/ JILLYB10 (10% off) 👟 Mizuno ⁠⁠ https://www.mizunousa.com/tennis 10JB2023 (10% off) 💰 Vatic ⁠vaticpro.com⁠  JILLYB ($10 off) 💰 Bread n Butter ⁠bnbpickleball.com⁠  JILLYB (15% off)  💰 Master Athletics ⁠master-athletics.com/collections/pickleball⁠   JILLYB ($20 off pickleball paddle)  💰 Six Zero ⁠sixzeropickleball.com⁠  JILLYB10 (10% off)



Ever find yourself wanting to talk about pickleball with friends who get just as obsessed as you do? That’s the feeling you get tuning into This Pickleball Life. Hosts Jill Braverman (Jilly B) and Kristin Walla (K Dub) bring their distinct voices together for conversations that mirror the sport itself-fast-paced, social, and full of unexpected spins. They dive into the latest news and gear, break down strategy in a way that’s actually useful, and share stories from the court that are equal parts hilarious and relatable. It’s less of a formal lesson and more like eavesdropping on two savvy players debriefing after a great match, covering everything from a tricky dink shot to the latest community drama. The whole This Pickleball Life podcast is built on that blend of genuine advice and entertainment, making it feel like you’re part of the conversation. They even take on listener dilemmas in their "Dear Jilly B" segment, offering thoughtful and often funny answers to the questions that plague every player, from etiquette to improving your third-shot drop. If your life somehow involves a paddle and a plastic ball, this is the company you want to keep.
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