Welcome to Episode 24 of the Pickleball Connection podcast! In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass talk about new pickleball paddle regulations, including the formation of the UPA-A, new certification fees for paddle manufacturers, and the implications of spin limits and testing reliability. They discuss continued challenges of regulation paddle technology and if it will eliminate the fair playing field in professional pickleball, and how to keep smaller companies in the game (with a $20,000 fee!).

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Pickleball Connection podcast! In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass talk about some pickleball strategy that can disrupt your opponents' rhythm, including dinking in the middle, lobbing, and playing against their strengths. They also discuss why rec pickleball play should be just as competitive as tournaments.

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Pickleball Connection! In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass share their top tips for players who are rated 4.0 and below. The most important things you can work on are drilling that focuses on: mastering the transition zone, working on your footwork, and simplifying your swing to reduce errors. Most importantly, you should be playing to your strengths during games and tournaments.