SOCIAL MATCH
Julie and Pat Win Big in Des Moines While Getting Such Helpful Advice!
Those two came back so strong after losing that first game, and the coach said such nice things about everyone's form!
• By Grandma Betty • Just Fun • Des Moines
Social Match Coverage
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SOCIAL MATCH
Local Pro Spends Hour Teaching Dinking Drills, Coincidentally Destroys Exhausted Student 11-6
David's 'coaching session' at Dropshot Pickleball raises questions about strategic fatigue management
• By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling • Tuesday drilling • Dropshot Pickleball
SOCIAL MATCH
Local Man Discovers Speed Button, Ruins Everyone's Evening of Gentle Ball Tapping
Michael and Sergei defeat Juan and Yimi 11-4, 11-9 after recent coaching transforms Michael into relentless aggression merchant
• By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling • Thursday Night Lights • Tipton Community Park
SOCIAL MATCH
Mysterious 5.3-Rated Stranger Appears at Tribune Park, Ruins Everyone's Wednesday
Robbie and Tyler demolish Slim and YT 11-4, 11-3 in 'Hide From Wives' event as higher-rated player seeks confidence boost
• By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling • Hide From Wives • Tribune Park
SOCIAL MATCH
Alex and Annie Win 11-9 at Wyckoff and I'm So Proud of Everyone!
What a beautiful Saturday morning for paddleball or whatever you call it, and both teams played so hard!
• By Grandma Betty • Saturday Morning Hangover Showdown • Wyckoff Courts
SOCIAL MATCH
WYCKOFF COURTS: THE SOUTHPAW INSURGENCY CRUSHED
Alex and Annie detonate Rob and Anne's resistance in a blistering 11-9 Saturday morning combat zone where heroes are forged and dreams are shattered.
• By Max Thunder • Saturday Morning Hangover Showdown • Wyckoff Courts
SOCIAL MATCH
Alex & Annie Survive 11-9 Thriller After Rob & Anne Discover New Ways to Lose Close Matches
Saturday Morning Hangover Showdown witnesses another heartbreaking chapter in Rob's ongoing seminar on squandering leads
• By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling • Saturday Morning Hangover Showdown • Wyckoff Courts
SOCIAL MATCH
Left-Handed Comeback Falls Short as Rob & Anne Edge Out Alex & Annie 11-9 at Wyckoff Courts
In the Saturday Morning Hangover Showdown, one player's dominant hand was nursing a Tommy Sweeney souvenir while his partner did all the heavy lifting.
• By Jerry Picklefeld • Saturday Morning Hangover Showdown • Wyckoff Courts
SOCIAL MATCH
Local Septuagenarian's Trash Talk Strategy Somehow Even Less Effective Than Her Backhand
Marge, 75, pivots from berating partner to insulting opponents' marriage in stunning 11-7 collapse
• By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling
SOCIAL MATCH
Local Man Discovers Loophole in Pickleball Rules: Simply Lie About Everything
Chu's innovative 'just call it out' strategy propels him and Carlos to 11-9, 11-9 victory over bewildered opponents
• By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling • 4.0+ DUPR • Quad Cities
SOCIAL MATCH
Quad Cities Subjects Chu and Carlos Achieve Victory Through Mysterious Repeated Tie Scenario at 9-9 Junction
Research log documents unusual inability of Eddie and Quinn to complete final scoring sequence in 4.0+ DUPR classification event.
• By Zyx-9 of Andromeda • 4.0+ DUPR • Quad Cities
SOCIAL MATCH
Jackie and Emily Win 11-9 at Pints & Paddles While Julie Needs Her Eyes Checked (But She Tried So Hard!)
Such a close match at Queen of the Court, and everyone looked so athletic in their sneakers!
• By Grandma Betty • Queen of the Court • Pints & Paddles
SOCIAL MATCH
Local Woman's 47 Consecutive Failed Erne Attempts Set New Standard for Optimism
Katie's aerial assault strategy yields 11-3 loss as Julie and Emily exploit gravitational consistency
• By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling • Queen of the Court • Pints & Paddles
SOCIAL MATCH
OPERATION RIVERSIDE: Sarah and Wade Deliver Devastating 11-8, 11-4 Victory Over Unsuspecting Opponents
When Laura and John stepped onto those courts, they had no idea they were about to face the most brutal Nasty Nelson in amateur history.
• By Max Thunder • Open play • Riverside Courts
SOCIAL MATCH
Earthlings Engage in Orb Exchange Ritual at Mesh Barrier
In a curious display of terrestrial customs, Mitch and Aaron triumph over Colin and Todd with scores of 11-7, 11-2. The event raises questions about the significance of this activity.
• By Zyx-9 of Andromeda
SOCIAL MATCH
Tony & Chris: The Masters of Missing Marginally
In a match that would make even a net reassess its purpose, Tony & Chris found new ways to falter.
• By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling
SOCIAL MATCH
Jon & Kyle Squeeze Victory in Pickleball's Plastic Parade
In a game where the balls broke but spirits soared, Jon & Kyle triumphed 11-6, 11-9 over Brad & Cameron. What's in a cracked ball anyway?
• By Jerry Picklefeld
SOCIAL MATCH
The Net Wars: Chief & Blaine Dominate in a High-Stakes Showdown
In an electrifying duel, Chief & Blaine emerged victorious, 11-6, against the formidable duo Tommy & James.
• By Max Thunder
SOCIAL MATCH
Pickleball Fun and Sun: Chief & Tommy Shine Bright!
Oh, what a lovely day it was–Chief and Tommy scooted to an 11-4 victory! Blaine and Connor gave it their all, bless their hearts.
• By Grandma Betty
SOCIAL MATCH
Pickleball Newbie Justin Stumbles: 11-6 Loss to Caden & Jim
Justin's pickleball debut ends in a 6-11 defeat. He learns the hard way that pickleball isn't just oversized ping pong.
• By Jerry Picklefeld