Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is NOT how a match like this should end.
In one of the most controversial finishes we’ve seen, Lea Jansen loses on a failed challenge at 11-12 in game three against Kaitlyn Christian—resulting in an automatic point penalty and the match.
No rally.
No final shot.
Just… over.
The debate:
👉 Should a match be decided by a challenge penalty?
👉 Is the current rule fair?
👉 And what does this look like to the outside world watching pickleball?
The guys break down the moment, the replay controversy, and why this might be a bigger issue for the sport than people realize.
They also propose a potential fix inspired by major sports like the NFL and NBA that could completely change how endgame challenges work.
👇 Let us know:
Should pickleball change its challenge rules?
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This is NOT how a match like this should end.
In one of the most controversial finishes we’ve seen, Lea Jansen loses on a failed challenge at 11-12 in game three against Kaitlyn Christian—resulting in an automatic point penalty and the match.
No rally.
No final shot.
Just… over.
The debate:
👉 Should a match be decided by a challenge penalty?
👉 Is the current rule fair?
👉 And what does this look like to the outside world watching pickleball?
The guys break down the moment, the replay controversy, and why this might be a bigger issue for the sport than people realize.
They also propose a potential fix inspired by major sports like the NFL and NBA that could completely change how endgame challenges work.
👇 Let us know:
Should pickleball change its challenge rules?
PicklePod 2.0 is presented by Marek Health. Use our code THEDINK for 10% off your $299 Intake Assessment at MarekHealth.com
Be the first to try Zane's new course here: tzpickleball.com
#Pickleball #PPATour #PickleballPodcast
Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299
------------------
Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify
-Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at thedink.beehiiv.com
instagram.com/thedinkpickleball -Follow us on IG
-Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi...
-For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam
-Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at zanenavratilpickleball.com
-Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball
#pickleball #pickleballcourts
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