The MLP season is officially underway and we've got a lot to cover after an exciting opening weekend. Orlando Squeeze owner Ryan DeVos provides a behind-the-scenes look at the new standard for MLP events.

Christian Alshon was the center of attention again as new serve rules were challenged throughout the weekend. Alshon weighs in on the switch from rally to traditional scoring and hopes that we don't see any more orange courts in the near future.

Will Howells was on court with Anna Leigh Waters and Hayden Patriquin when chaos erupted. He provides his firsthand account of the events and shares why the unique coed format of MLP creates a dynamic not typically seen in sports.

Finally, Ben Padula from Real Clear Stats breaks down the data and has a recommendation that might just appease MLP players and spectators.

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Ryan DeVos

1:49 Orange courts set the tone

6:10 Behind the scenes in hosting an MLP event

10:36 Can MLP thrive with less involved owners

12:06 The Squeeze embody the Flint Tropics



Christian Alshon

16:20 Christian Alshon coaching at US Open

18:30 Alshon weighs in on new scoring system

20:13 Dishing out strategy during matches

22:09 Getting’ Lost in the orange’

24:24 Playing by your own serve rules

26:20 Let’s get the call right

32:37 Serve height rule is broken again

39:08 Weekend takeaways

40:50 Rapid fire and blind ranking

44:30 - 29:24 The Tice Spreadsheet

49:06 Tiers of MLP teams

54:50 The ‘new girlies’

56:46 Dylan Frazier and Tina Pisnik new paddles’

57:06 Agassi and ALW no doubters

59:51 Listener questions

1:03:39 Zane sticking up for his teammate

Will Howells

1:02:38 Rehashing the ALW vs Big H altercation

1:08:45 Is there anything you'd do differently?

1:10:08 Coed pickleball brings a new dynamic

1:12:33 If Willie was commissioner for the day

1:16:38 Will's special deal to play MLP and APP in 2025

Ben Padula

1:19:58 Zane nerds out with Real Clear Stats

1:25:23 Is one game to 11 too short?

1:30:33 Strategy changes for rally vs traditional scoring

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