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😍 Pure pickleball entertainment, start to finish
Plus, this $40 Million Bel Air mansion has a rooftop pickleball court, how to plan your next pickleball vacation, and much more...
Brandon Mackie
July 08, 2025
Hey reader,
Welcome back to the Pickleheads Newsletter!
In this issue:
😍 Pure pickleball entertainment, start to finish
🤨 Side out, no more? USAP rolls out provisional new scoring system
🏞️ This $40 Million Bel Air mansion has a rooftop pickleball court
🗺️ How to plan your next pickleball vacation
😍 Pure pickleball entertainment, start to finish
This week’s epic point comes from Pickleheads subscriber Ian – yes, that Ian – back again with another gem.
It’s pure pickleball entertainment: lob attempts, fast hands, firefights… this one’s got it all.
Just a bunch of old guys (Ian’s words) out there doing what they love. Playing hard, getting a sweat in, and keeping the rally alive no matter what.
You can feel the joy in every shot. And really, isn’t that what pickleball’s all about?
To check out this week’s epic point, click below 👇
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🤨 Side out, no more? USAP rolls out provisional new scoring system
In one of the biggest shake-ups in the sport’s history, USA Pickleball just announced a provisional move to rally scoring – the kind where every point counts, no matter who’s serving.
It’s a dramatic shift from traditional side-out scoring, where only the serving team racks up points. Under the new format, games are played to 21, with timeouts at 11 and side changes at 6.
Why the change? USA Pickleball says rally scoring could make the game more viewer-friendly, predictable in timing, and easier to understand – especially for new players and broadcast audiences.
“The new scoring system will allow tournament directors of USAP-sanctioned tournaments to use Doubles rally scoring for Round-Robin and Team Play. Singles rally scoring can also be used for Double-Elimination play.”
For now, it’s a provisional rule, not yet the standard for rec or tournament play. But this is the first major step in testing a system that could completely change how the game is played at all levels.
Now, this is going to divide opinion…big time.
Want the finer details – and a clear breakdown of how the new rally scoring system works? 👇
Do you support rally scoring becoming the new standard in pickleball? |
🏞️ This $40 Million Bel Air mansion has a rooftop pickleball court
Take a look at this ultra-deluxe Bel Air mansion complete with golf simulator, a wellness center, and rooftop pickleball court.
And the views? They stretch from Downtown L.A. to the Pacific Ocean…
🗺️ How to plan your next pickleball vacation
🙄 ‘Relentless’: Boise couple files suit against City over pickleball noise
You’re standing outside the kitchen and hit a volley. Your momentum carries you into the kitchen after the ball is dead. What’s the call? |
In standard doubles pickleball scoring, what does a score of 6–5–2 mean? |
Which of the following is the most common strategic reason for “stacking” in doubles pickleball? |
🎉 Ready to run your own pickleball event?
If you’ve ever thought “we should totally organize an event” but didn’t know where to start…this one’s for you.
We’ve put together a no-nonsense, step-by-step guide on how to set up your first Pickleheads event. From picking a format to sending invites, it’s all covered.
Best part? You don’t need to be a pro or run a club. Just bring the vibe. We’ll show you the rest.
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