Rick and Fabian are back at Third Shot Pickleball recapping the Great Pumpkin Paddle Battle, then digging into DUPR's new data: only 1% of rated players are 5.0+, plus the top 10 states for 5.0 players. They debate whether Indiana could ever be a pickleball hotbed, and Rick explains when you should (and shouldn't) watch the ball into your paddle.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome back to Third Shot
00:14 Great Pumpkin Paddle Battle recap
02:18 Running a tournament while playing in it
03:16 The 16-year-old trying to go pro
05:24 Please sign up early
06:25 Kristen's last-minute mixed gold
07:42 Fundamentals vs. sizzle
08:43 Only 1% are rated 5.0+
10:02 How CSP pods split by DUPR
10:59 Why top players come from other sports
13:05 Being a 3-something isn't below average
13:56 Stop making DUPR excuses
14:44 DUPR's rating distribution
16:05 Top 10 states for 5.0 players
19:38 Could Indiana become a pickleball hotbed?
23:19 Where Indy could host a pro event
24:50 Pro events Indy has already hosted
25:20 Should you watch the ball?
28:41 What Ben Johns is focused on
30:15 Volair SpongeBob paddle unboxing
32:28 Rick's CSP season & December camps
34:38 Rick's pre-match playlist
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