A good evening for my team: we swiped the 2nd time: Bracket A and Bracket B, which puts us in the lead, with 5 wins. Although our wins is the same as Dinkers Anonymous but we’ve one more week to go and they don’t: next week is their bye week. We definitely will be in the playoffs: the rest of other 3 teams have the win of 1, 2, and 3.
The B Bracket played first. It’s a tie, so we played the tie break – the Dream Breaker – the skinny singles.
Each player rotates to play four point. The first team reaches the 25, wins (albeit on their own serve.)
Our A Bracket played Dream Breaker during the first match, unfortunately lost.
- w/ Carlos v Angela & Ava – 25:22
- w/ Chris E (sub) v Tony & Carol – 13:25
25:22 seems close but we were comfortable from the beginning. The second match loss, luckily again, was absorbed by the dream breaker 25:19.
The second match I played with a substitute who’s a beginner: her athletic ability made her a bigger liability. However, she did marvelously well at the Dream Breaker – winning all her serves at the first round, and served out at 24 and won. In the dream breaker, I broke even with Angela (2-2) in the first round and won 3-1 the 2nd round.
The unsportsmanlike conduct occurred in the 2nd match when the opponents messed up with scores. Instead serving to me, the serve went to my partner, resulted in a winner. Tony was nice who timidly offered to replay but his partner said NO righteously. I was going to offer them a concession even we were behind. In tennis, concession is always offered. During the match, there’s a sea of red (the color of their t-shirt) and they yelled loudly when they won a point from Chris. It’s beneath me to cheer for a point that was won over a weak. I only applaud for a worthy point. They won the battle but lost the war.
Regarding this, I asked the coach Byron Freso who replied:
Hi Irene,
I appreciate your thoughtful questions—they always keep me engaged! It’s great that you ask for clarification rather than making assumptions, so please don’t hesitate to continue.
Regarding the scenario you described, I understand why a player might feel upset. Here’s how the rule applies:
1. Incorrect Score Called Before the Serve
If the server calls the wrong score and serves the ball, the receiver has the option to hold the ball and not return it. In this case, the rally is replayed.
2. Incorrect Score Called, But Rally Played
If the receiver returns the serve, the rally continues, and the outcome stands. The reasoning is that the rally was played in good faith, even if the score was called incorrectly or the wrong player served. In such cases, there is no replay.
3. Mid-Rally Interruption Due to Score Dispute
If a player stops the rally midway to argue that the score was incorrect or the wrong server was in play, that player is at fault. As a result:
The opponent wins the rally.
Depending on the format, this could mean a point for the opponent, a second serve, or a side out.
In Major League Pickleball (MLP), this results in a side out and a point for the opponent.
While the partner’s decision might have seemed harsh, it was correct according to the rules—there was no basis for a replay.
I hope this clarifies the situation for you! Let me know if you have any further questions.
After the tie break, which we clinched the win, Tony said
“Oh, you’re a good player.”
Kim praised me also. and I said, as usual, humbly “it’s everyone’s effort.” Tony said, “just take the compliment.”
Yes Sir.
Today, it’s the first time the opponent questioned my rating. Ava asked if I’m tier 2. When I replied that I’m a mere 3, she said, that’s not fair. Well, that’s my rating from Byron Freso.
皮卡球比赛 我们队是第一. 还剩2个比赛周
Go team [偷笑]
So 今晚的吃相难看是
对手打乱了比分. 出现了不道德的行为. 这很重要, 因为他们发球给不同的球员 – 我的搭档非常差. 对手托尼很友善, 胆怯地提出重发, 但他的搭档理直气壮地说不. 我没有出声.
比赛期间,一片红色(他们的 T 恤颜色)的海洋, 当他们从我的搭档克里斯特手中赢得一分时, 他们大声喊叫 – 助威. 我很不肖 – 我只为值得祝贺的分鼓掌.
其实大妈的体育精神挺不错 很少争 而且总为好球鼓掌 尤其为对方的 (上个星期一对手在赛后 谢谢俺为她们鼓掌 I was like, seriously? Where were you from …)
So 可以想象当我们大获全胜后 我的开心.
为了区区一 2 分而失去人格 是在不划算
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但有些人不觉得失人格是回事儿… win at all cost
Oh well – that’s SO not me 俺的人格也没什么了不起
只是自己有底线
附带说一下 克里斯特娃在tie breaker 打的非常出色
Good night n sleep well 
顺带说一下 2: 我们的队长是老公 他的媳妇是另外一个强队的队长… oh well