Zane Navratil
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ProXR Pickleball Athlete and No. 1 Pickleball Podcaster | š¤” @the5spickleball
Joined October 2021
Timing is everything ā±ā .ā .Whether you hit on the rise, at the peak, or on the dropāwhen you make contact changes everything. Hereās how to choose the right timing and why it matters:
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Smart shots win matches šÆ Itās not just about what you hit, itās about why you hit it.ā .ā .Hereās how to start making better decisions and play with more purpose on every point:
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Summer in the Midwest hits different. Nice to be back in WI! š§š.
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Pro pickleball isnāt just fasterāitās smarter. š§ Hereās how the top players use dinking patterns to set up points, create pressure, and force mistakes:
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If you donāt play in a match, you donāt get paid. That seems simple enough to me.
šØBreaking - MLP Forfeitures for Jessie Irvine and Genie BouchardšØ. Both Jessie Irvine and Genie Bouchard have had partial appearance fees forfeited for their roles in the kerfuffle that took place this past weekend while playing for the Phoenix Flames. According to league.
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RT @Pickleball: The game will never look the same. AUTOMATED LINE CALLS are coming to pro pickleball. @connorpardoe_pb called in from vacaā¦.
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While sifting through Murrayās poop for Jennyās engagement ring, I found $200 instead, and Iām not sure whether I should count that as a W or a L
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5/5 Watch the full video for more on the weekend's drama, statement matches, and a chance to win a Stop Alzheimerās Now water bottle here:
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4/5 On Sunday, Brooklyn got another win, while The Mad Drops and SoCal secured victories. Jessie Irvine played with a chip on her shoulder, delivering a standout performance despite the Flames' loss.
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3/5 Jessie Irvine and Genie Bouchard had a serious falling out this weekend, leading to Jessie leaving the venue. It appears tensions arose from team dynamics and marketing priorities over winning. Stay tuned for updates!.
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2/5 The trade of Etta Tuionetoa for Kaitlyn Christian was the biggest to date. The Ranchers, comfortably in the playoff picture, traded doubles skill of Etta for singles skill of Kaitlyn, a strategic move for their dreambreaker lineup.
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1/5 None of the top three teams in the league were playing this weekend, so it was crucial for teams like the Columbus Sliders and Brooklyn Pickleball Team to score points. Brooklyn was missing all starting men's players but still ended up being one of the biggest winners.
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Just when it looked like Jessie Irvine was literally about to quit from the Phoenix Flames, she delivered one of the biggest statement matches Iāve ever seen in pickleball. We'll get into her feud with Genie Bouchard, MLP's largest trade to date, and much more.
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6/6 - Watch the full video here: Plus, you're eligible to win a ProXR paddle just by commenting. Share your questions for @connorpardoe_pb, who'll discuss these changes on the @Pickleball podcast soon!.
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5/6 - This transition phase from guaranteed money to incentive-based compensation is challenging but necessary. I envision an even playing field by 2029.
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4/6 - New contracts set a minimum of 25 events annually, but I argue that fewer events could increase variety in matchups and reduce player burnout. Let's find balance.
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3/6 - Total guaranteed money decreases to $11M/year, while prize money increases to $20M/year. Players exceeding their minimum guarantees will support the UPA's financial health.
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2/6 - The new proposal creates a hybrid system between guarantees and prize money. From 2026, player salaries get spread over three years with opportunities to earn prize money on top, ensuring sustainability.
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1/6 - In 2023, the "Tour Wars" sparked a massive bidding war, with players' earnings skyrocketing due to fully guaranteed contracts. But this payment model isn't sustainable for the long term.
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