Hometown: Grove City, Ohio Age: 14 Rating: DUPR of 6.116 in Men’s Doubles and 6.113 in Men’s Singles Favorite Shot: Two-handed backhand roll Favorite Tournament: Worlds PPA – Dallas Describe how you developed your best shot, the two-handed backhand roll. I started playing pickleball when I was 9 years old and not very strong. […]
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