Local Player Appeals Partner's "Good Shot" As Factually Unsupported
Area player Susan Reynolds formally challenged her doubles partner's characterization of a shot as "good" Tuesday evening, arguing the description was not supported by available evidence.
GREENWOOD — Area pickleball player Susan Reynolds formally challenged her doubles partner’s characterization of a shot as “good” Tuesday evening, arguing the description was not supported by available evidence.
The dispute arose after Reynolds successfully returned a ball that immediately sat up for an opponent’s put-away winner.
Her partner responded:
“Good shot.”
Reynolds disagreed.
“That was not a good shot,” Reynolds later explained.
“It was a successful shot. Those are different categories.”
Witnesses report the disagreement continued for approximately three games.
League participants remain divided.
Some maintain encouragement should prioritize intent.
Others argue accuracy remains important.
“We’re lowering standards,” Reynolds said.
“Eventually someone is going to hit a ball into the fence and get complimented for effort.”
At press time, Reynolds was reportedly reviewing additional examples from earlier matches.