#TeamWaters vs Simone Jardim/Lucy Kovalova (Match Highlights)
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Pickleball By Pros Interview
A: The best part of pickleball is that is a sport we can do as a family. We play together, travel together, and this means overall more time spent together! What other sport can you play Pro w/ your daughter, and also go out on the weekends and play with your dad/grandfather? Anna Leigh’s first tournament was with her grandfather! Pickleball is so social and it is truly a game for all!
Q: “How did you choose your paddle and what is one mistake some people make when they pick a paddle to play with?”
A: Anna Leigh’s paddle, Paddletek TS-5, was actually put in her hand to try during her first tournament in Delray Beach. She fell in love instantly, and hasn’t switched since. For AL, she likes its more compact shape and lightweight maneuverability.
My paddle, Paddletek Phoenix Genesis, has a bit more narrow longer body with a little extra room in the handle for my two handed backhand. It has a nice pop which I like for power.
I think one mistake people make when choosing a paddle is not playing with it or demo’ing it before purchase. Different paddles definitely play differently, and you need experience hitting all kinds of shots as well as using the paddle for prolonged play to make sure a specific paddle is for you.
Q: “Who is your favorite women's partner & mixed partner to play with?”
A: Of course our favorite women’s partners are each other. We just love the camaraderie we have on the court, and we have been so successful together that it is a match made in heaven.
As far as mixed goes, I’m playing a lot with Tyson McGuffin Pickleball and Kyle Yates Pickleball this year, and I know I have a lot of fun on the court with both of them. Having fun is key in mixed dubs because it can be so intense. Anna Leigh is also looking forward to playing with Tyson and Kyle, and has always enjoyed playing with fellow junior William Sobek Pickleball.
Q: “Who would you love to play with or against in 2021?”
A: Now that the Bryan Brothers have retired from pro tennis, we would love to play with them or against them in pickleball. Mother/daughter and twin brothers—cool combo! Rumor has it they are great pickleball players!
Q:“What is one area of your game you are working on & what is one area of your game you are most proud of?”
A: I think we have the same answer for both questions. We are definitely most proud of our powerful and aggressive game. When we started playing, most players told us we couldn’t be successful playing this type of game. We stayed true to ourselves and ended up Nationals Champs! Further, we are always trying to come up with new ways to be aggressive! We definitely want some new tricks in our bag!
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Sponsor: Lasso Socks
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Monday, November 23, 2020
Jonny Pickleball Show Exhibition, Boca Raton, FL
#TeamWaters Interview begins at 7:20
Exhibition Match
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Jonny Pickleball Show October 30, 2020
Team Waters made their third appearance in 2020 on the Jonny Pickleball Show, Friday October 30, at the Fort Myers, Fl, Racquet Club. The other Pro Pickleball Players on the show were:
- Catherine Parenteau
- Athena Trouillot
- Kyle Yates
- Jonny Andrews
Saturday, October 17, 2020
US Open 2021
Although, Anna Leigh has only played one 2020 tournament, the organizers are using the 13 year old to promote the "Biggest Pickleball Party In The World".
Friday, October 16, 2020
USA Pickleball Member Newsletter: Spotlight Provided by Lasso
October 8, 2020
Spotlight Provided by Lasso
As the sport of Pickleball grows in popularity and participation across the country, many people are jumping onboard because off its fast-paced play and short learning curve. Lasso recognized this emerging sport as a powerful up in comer that people of all ages can play and compete and we wanted to make sure ankles and feet were ready to play their best. Lasso’s first step was to join forces with the governing body of the sport and recently announced its official partnership with USA Pickleball as the official performance sock of the league.
Our second step was to participate in the sport authentically. The key to understanding the intricacies of a sport like Pickleball is to work and talk with its top competitors. To get the best input, we at Lasso went right to the top and started working with Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters, Pickleball’s leading doubles pair and only mother-daughter team. Both are fierce competitors and rank among the best – taking home such prestigious titles as the Florida Grand Slam, the Tournament of Champions and USA Pickleball Nationals.
We recently got the opportunity to talk with the mother-daughter pair about how they got involved in Pickleball, what motivates them on and off the court, their professional athletic career, and how Lasso Socks 2.0 are helping them Stay Moving on and off the court.
The team started playing in 2017 when their family had to evacuate their Florida home during Hurricane Irma. As the Waters family waited out the storm at Leigh’s parents home in Pennsylvania, Leigh’s father passed the time by teaching them both the game of Pickleball. “My father Neil taught us to play about 3 years ago and we just fell in love with the game,” said Leigh. “It is such a social sport for all ages, and we love the fast paced play!” After the storm had passed, they moved back to Florida and continued to play and compete powerfully in the Pickleball world finishing number 1 in 2019 and were Pro National Champions.
Lasso’s mission is to design and produce the best possible products that improve performance, prevention, and recovery to help the modern athlete Stay Moving, and we wanted to know how they helped with Leigh and Anna Leigh’s training and playing regiment. Both ladies play aggressively on the court and that high-speed type of play can take a toll on your ankles and feet. “Pickleball requires a ton of quick lateral side-to-side movement, and Lasso socks help protect our ankles as well as our feet,” explained Leigh. Professional athletes like the Waters pair expect top of the line gear to help them play and recover at the highest level. “Pickleball tournaments are also very long and grueling, and Lasso socks help to keep us from getting too sore as the days and matches go on,” Leigh continued. “The compression helps to protect from injuries that can occur from prolonged play.”(Read More)
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