The Pickleball Connection

Why Pickleball Needs Stricter Rules NOW (Uspenski Suspension)


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Things got heated in pro pickleball this week.

Barrett and Danea break down one of the most bizarre scandals yet — PPA Challenger player Dennis Uspenski caught blatantly cheating, threatening other players, and doubling down online 😳

In this episode:

- Why Uspenski’s 90-day suspension might be way too soft

- What his viral apology got wrong

- How this controversy impacts the sport’s reputation

- A breakdown of Lea Jansen vs. Sam Parker’s controversial ball interference at Virginia Beach

- Why PPA’s venue and ref issues are becoming a real problem

Pickleball’s growing fast — but can it stay professional?

👇 Drop your thoughts:

- Do you think Uspenski’s punishment was fair or too lenient?

- And have you ever had a rally interrupted by a rogue ball?

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