Jack Sock hitting a pickleball forehand at the PPA Masters in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Jack Sock is into the quarterfinals in men's singles, mixed doubles with Mari Humberg, and men's doubles with Pablo Tellez. PPA Tour

3 things to watch for on Friday at the PPA Masters

The Carvana PPA Masters powered by Invited continues Friday with quarterfinal action in all five pro events.

Here is the day’s order of play:

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Now, let’s get into what to watch for.

 

  • Though Anna Leigh Waters is making plenty of headlines with her Franklin paddle and Nike apparel, she has brought another new element to her game this week: the lob serve. The 18-year-old has occasionally used the lob serve in the past, especially in singles, but she has taken it to a new level in Palm Springs. She’s now incorporating it into her doubles matches and hitting the ball significantly higher than in the past, which prompted Zane Navratil to do a well-researched breakdown of the tactical advantages of the shot. Look for Waters to continue using the lob serve in her quarterfinal matches.

 

 

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