Pickleball pros Zane Navratil and Dekel Bar find themselves facing off against two amateur players under some rather unique stipulations. Zane and Dekel are playing half court versus the amateurs who are playing a full court game.

Special thanks to Lobster for making this video possible!
Level up your practice sessions and game with a Lobster ball machine. Use code ZANE5 for 5% off any pickleball machine and accessories.
https://lobstersports.com/collections...

Har-Tru has all your pickleball court equipment needs. Use discount code ZANE10 to receive 10% off your purchase. Looking to build your court? Email Brandy at [email protected]
https://hartru.com/

AIM7 turns data from wearables to personalized and actionable solutions to boost your physical and mental fitness. AIM7 brings a special focus to pickleball performance, recovery, and injury prevention. For a limited time, use this special link and code ZANE25 to receive a 30-day free trial followed by an annual subscription for 25% off!
https://www.aim7.com/?via=zane

Thorlo Socks are the best! Engineered with varying levels of padding, their pickleball socks provide maximum comfort and support. Get yours here.
https://thorlo.com/pages/pickleball

Grab the Zane Navratil Signature ProXR Pickleball Paddle on my website!
https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/shop/

Subscribe to my newsletter to stay up to date with me on and off the court!
https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/

Make sure you’re recovering! Check out Yobow, the most compact massage pistol on the market. Each purchase includes a free Yobow warm-up band free ($25 value)!
https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/shop/

Tune into Game+ Network, the official home of Major League Pickleball in Canada!
https://gameplusnetwork.com

Zane’s on Cameo!!
https://cameo.com/zanenavratilpickleball

Navratil and Bar have to cover the entire court, while their amateur counterparts only had to defend half. The stakes are set at $500, and spectators eagerly awaited to see how the pickleball pros would fare against the odds.

From the outset, it was clear that Navratil and Bar faced a formidable challenge. With the court split in half, the amateur duo had a distinct advantage in terms of coverage, forcing the pros to alter their pickleball playbook on the fly. Navratil and Bar showcased their experience and skill, refusing to be intimidated by the unconventional format, which even seems to enhance pickleball strategies the pros may otherwise ignore in regular play.

One of the key stipulations of the match was the restriction on where the amateurs could execute an Ernie, a daring maneuver crucial in pickleball. While they were permitted to Ernie from the outside of the court, they were prohibited from doing so from the inside, a limitation that Navratil and Bar strategically exploited to their advantage.

Throughout the match, Zane and Dekel demonstrated their adaptability, adjusting their pickleball playbook to counter the unconventional tactics employed by their amateur counterparts. With precision placement and expert shot selection, the pros seemed to enhance pickleball maneuvers to their advantage, forcing them to work harder for each point.

Tensions mounted, with both teams vying for every advantage. Spectators were treated to a display of skill and strategy as Navratil and Bar fought relentlessly to overcome the odds. Despite the challenges they faced, the professionals remained focused and determined, refusing to concede defeat easily.