It Feels Right #96 - MLP Team Strategies & the Evolving Landscape of Pro Pickleball

It Feels Right #96 - MLP Team Strategies & the Evolving Landscape of Pro Pickleball

Welcome to Episode 96 of the It Feels Right pickleball podcast. In this episode, Adam Stone and Rob Nunnery discuss Major League Pickleball (MLP), including team strategies, new rules, and roster management. They also share their balance between personal life and professional sports and what it's like parenting while being so involved with pickleball. Pickleball is growing internationally, and is especially popular in Asia, and the game is evolving rapidly as a professional sport.

It Feels Right #95 - Will Pro Pickleball Players Be Paid Based on Viewership

Welcome to Episode 95 of the It Feels Right pickleball podcast. In this episode, Adam Stone and Rob Nunnery explore the similarities between pickleball and poker, including the mental aspects of both games. Rob and Adam also talk about the importance of pickleball partnerships, especially with the recent changes in women's doubles pickleball, and the future of contracts in pickleball. Will there be a shift towards performance-based incentives in professional pickleball, and what impact will this have on player relationships and competition?

It Feels Right #94 - The Current Landscape of Men's Pro Pickleball

Welcome to Episode 94 of the It Feels Right pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery and Adam Stone discuss the growth of pickleball in Utah, a state that already loves its sports, and how there is a growing community of pickleball players, especially in St. George. Adam and Rob also talk about upcoming tournaments in North Carolina, a state that is also becoming an important place for the growth of pickleball. They also discuss the evolving sport of men's pickleball, highlighting the growth of players like Christian Alshon, Andrei Daescu, Jack Sock, and Federico Staksrud. Men's players need to have certain physical attributes that contribute to success in pickleball, particularly in mixed doubles. They also chat about the competitive landscape in pickleball singles and doubles, the role of right-side pickleball players, and the implications of the MLP format on pro pickleball player rankings.

It Feels Right #93 - Pro Pickleball: Is Popularity More Important Than Skill?

Welcome to Episode 93 of the It Feels Right pickleball podcast! In this episode, Adam Stone and Rob Nunnery talk about the pickleball "Stud vs. Stud" bracket, which highlights the importance of personality and fan engagement in popularity, instead of pure playing ability. Although the bracket is a fun way to engage fans, it does show how the most popular pro pickleball players are not always the ones who win everything. Adam and Rob also chat about upcoming tournaments, including player matchups, different player strengths and weaknesses, and levels of competition.

It Feels Right #92 - Pickleball Evolution: How a Replay System Will Change the Game

Welcome to Episode 92 of the It Feels Right pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery and Adam Stone share the joys and challenges of parenthood, including the experiences of childbirth and the ongoing health struggles Rob is facing. They also discuss how pickleball has evolved, the differences between indoor vs. outdoor pickleball, and potential solutions for external factors (like wind) and how it can affect a game's outcome. Rob and Adam also talk about how pro pickleball tournaments have changed, including the new replay system, player matchups, and new players who are changing the game.