Imagine your pickleball game is like your favorite video game…
You’ve been leveling up, smashing high scores, and suddenly, BAM! An update rolls out. Now, the game’s got new rules that make it even more epic.
What are the details?
- Every Point’s a Power-Up!: First off, points matter more than ever. It’s like the difference between acing a test with all A’s or just scraping by with C’s. A blowout match is gonna boost your rating way more than a nail-biter.
- Latest Hits, Major Lifts!: Next, the fresher your game, the fresher your score. Played a match today? That’s gonna count more than the one you played when dinosaurs roamed the earth (or, like, six months ago).
- Frequent Play, Leads the Way!: And get this: the more you play, the steadier your rating. It’s like being a seasoned player gives you a shield against wild swings in your score.
- No Match Left Behind!: Lastly, every match counts now, even if you’re up against the new kid on the court. It’s like getting points for every level you play, not just the boss battles.
So, gear up, pickleballers! With these updates, it’s game on for your DUPR rating. And remember, whether you’re the underdog or the top dog, every swing, serve, and score counts. Let’s see those ratings climb!
For more information on the research process behind DUPR’s algorithm and its continual advancement, check out DUPR’s blog post.