Welcome to Episode 21 of The Pickleball Connection podcast! In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass are talking about the latest in pickleball news, including the controversies surrounding different serving rules in Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the newly enforced 25 percent rule regarding line calls, and why there is so much confusion caused by different rules across leagues. As a rec player, should you be paying attention to pro pickleball rules and how do they apply to you? They also talk about pickleball strategy, including pre-game communication between partners and understanding your partner’s strategy is crucial during matches.