Eddie and Webby (August 2019)
6:28 - How did The Waters first get into pickleball? 8:45 - How often do they play pickleball when they aren't doing tournaments? 10:24 - Leigh tells us about her tennis background. 11:03 - What does Anna Leigh like more, tennis or pickleball? 12:37 - Anna Leigh tells us about traveling to Spain to play soccer. 13:36 - How much time do they usually spend drilling per week? 19:13 - What do The Waters like to do for fun when they aren't playing pickleball? 20:26 - What was the first big tournament they did together? 22:45 - Discussion about their big breakthrough at the Florida Grand Slam Tournament 24:39 - Discussion about 2019 Beer City Open experience 28:34 - Grand Rapids News Clip featuring Anna Leigh (AND a quick glimpse of Eddie and Webby vs Kyle Yates) 31:45 - Eddie reads questions from social media 32:08 - Who do they admire/look up to most in the pickleball community? 34:17 - Can they give us any hints about new developments in the Paddletek paddles coming up? 35:29 - Do they think they have changed the way women's pickleball is played? 38:38 - Video clip from when The Waters were interviewed by Scott Golden 40:15 - World debut of the new Eddie and Webby music video (featuring Anna Leigh), "Pickleball For Life" 45:58 - Have they seen an increase in younger kids showing an interest in pickleball near where they live in the last year? 50:07 - How do they deal with nerves when playing in tournaments? 53:20 - Which tournament win is their favorite or most meaningful so far? 54:23 - Has Anna Leigh played with Jack Munro (formerly the youngest 5.0 player in the country)? 55:29 - Discussion about Ben Johns being able to play pickleball really well right or left handed and also being great at Ping Pong. 57:34 - Webby challenges Ben Johns to a ping pong match. 59:19 - Webby brings up interesting information our research team dug up about Leigh and Anna Leigh. 1:04:52 - The Waters tell us how everybody can follow them and keep track of what they are up to. 1:06:53 - Saying goodbye to Leigh and Anna Leigh
- 6:28 - How did The Waters first get into pickleball?
In 2017, Hurricane Irma came through Florida and the Waters evacuated to Pennsylvania. Leigh's dad said let's go play pickleball, which the Waters had never heard of before. They ended up staying in Pennsylvania for two weeks and playing pickleball morning, noon and night. When they got back to Florida, they found local courts and got hooked.
- 8:45 - How often do they play pickleball when they aren't doing tournaments?
Leigh plays about 4 times a week. Anna Leigh is very busy with 3 sports, so she only plays pickleball about once or twice a week. They try to fit in about 30-45 minutes of drilling right before Anna Leigh's soccer practices.
- 10:24 - Leigh tells us about her tennis background.
Leigh played junior tennis since age 10. She had a full tennis scholarship at the University of South Carolina and played D1 tennis for 4 years.
- 11:03 - What does Anna Leigh like more, tennis or pickleball?
Anna Leigh says she loves them both. She likes being able to travel around the country playing pickleball.
- 12:37 - Anna Leigh tells us about traveling to Spain to play soccer.
In September, Anna Leigh is traveling to Spain to play soccer on the US team against other countries.
- 13:36 - How much time do they usually spend drilling per week?
They probably only drill about 2 hours per week because of Anna Leigh's busy schedule. They try to drill right before her soccer practices. Leigh recommends a 50/50 split between drilling and playing if you want to improve. You can also work on things during rec play instead of just trying to win games.
- 19:13 - What do The Waters like to do for fun when they aren't playing pickleball?
They like to binge watch TV shows like The Flash and Arrow on Netflix.
- 20:26 - What was the first big tournament they did together?
Their first tournament together was the 2018 US Open in Naples, FL where they won bronze in the 19+ division.
- 22:45 - Discussion about their big breakthrough at the Florida Grand Slam Tournament
They beat Simone Jardim and Corrine Carr in the finals after losing to them earlier. This big win gave them a lot of confidence.
- 24:39 - Discussion about 2019 Beer City Open experience
This was the first tournament together for Eddie and Webby. The Waters talk about it being an amazing experience, playing in intense matches against Simone and Corrine again.
- 28:34 - Grand Rapids News Clip featuring Anna Leigh (AND a quick glimpse of Eddie and Webby vs Kyle Yates)
Anna Leigh was featured in a news story about the Beer City Open tournament. Webby and Eddie make a quick cameo playing against Kyle Yates.
- 31:45 - Eddie reads questions from social media
- 32:08 - Who do they admire/look up to most in the pickleball community?
Leigh says Simone Jardim, who continues to dominate and play singles at age 40. Anna Leigh jokes about a 70+ player named Neil Pop (her grandfather).
- 34:17 - Can they give us any hints about new developments in the Paddletek paddles coming up?
They say something big is being announced on October 1st but won't give any hints.
- 35:29 - Do they think they have changed the way women's pickleball is played?
They used to be told they couldn't play aggressively at the pro level. But they stuck with their aggressive hard-hitting game and are seeing more of that style now in the women's pro game.
- 38:38 - Video clip from when The Waters were interviewed by Scott Golden
Clip covers Anna Leigh's rapping skills and lack of peers her age who play pickleball.
- 40:15 - World debut of the new Eddie and Webby music video (featuring Anna Leigh), "Pickleball For Life"
Eddie and Webby debut their new pickleball rap video featuring Anna Leigh Waters
- 45:58 - Have they seen an increase in younger kids showing an interest in pickleball near where they live in the last year?
Yes, more kids are getting into it. Leigh talks about a recent kids clinic where most kids chose pickleball over the pool. Anna Leigh mentions a friend who played with her grandma and now understands that pickleball is hard.
- 50:07 - How do they deal with nerves when playing in tournaments?
Anna Leigh says she gets nervous and does things like tighten her hair to distract herself. Lee says focusing on the ball and moving your feet helps. She also says to focus on your own game and not your intimidating opponent.
- 53:20 - Which tournament win is their favorite or most meaningful so far?
Anna Leigh says winning the Florida Grand Slam. Lee says winning gold at 2018 Nationals with Catherine Parenteau.
- 54:23 - Has Anna Leigh played with Jack Munro (formerly the youngest 5.0 player in the country)?
Yes, they have played each other 3 times but never been partners.
- 55:29 - Discussion about Ben Johns being able to play pickleball really well right or left handed and also being great at Ping Pong.
Ben apparently was able to beat Anna Leigh at ping pong using just his cell phone.
- 57:34 - Webby challenges Ben Johns to a ping pong match.
Webby challenges Ben to a ping pong match where Ben can only use a spoon.
- 59:19 - Webby brings up interesting information our research team dug up about Leigh and Anna Leigh.
- Anna Leigh loves rollercoasters
- Leigh used to own and design a clothing line
- They have a bullmastiff dog named Maggie
- They used to live on and help run a hog farm
- 1:04:52 - The Waters tell us how everybody can follow them and keep track of what they are up to.
- Their Facebook page is Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters Pickleball Pros
- Instagram at leighwaterspickleballpro
- Website: ripitpickleball.com
- 1:06:53 - Saying goodbye to Leigh and Anna Leigh
Webby and Eddie thank The Waters for joining them and say goodbye.
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