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The podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. We are here to help you achieve your pickleball goals, with a focus on the mental part of your game. Our mission is to share with you a positive and more healthy way of engaging with pickleball. Together let’s forge a stronger relationship with the sport we all love. With the added benefit of playing better pickleball too. No matter what you are trying to accomplish in your pickleball journey, Pickleball Therapy is here to encourage and support you

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Sometimes we'll play in situations in open plays where there's really no gathering of levels. So it's basically a free-for-all.  How do you keep the game fun? How do you keep playing productively with players who you've known for a long time when you, or they, get to different levels of the game?  This is a common question or situation we encounter and that's what we're going to be talking about in this new format of a Walk and Talk episode. i) Work on your game and when you're playing outside level, work on the social part too. ii) Work on the nontechnical parts; your gratitude and parts of your game that make you feel a little bit more stressed about the results of a particular game.  iii) Understand that pickleball has no end line, there are lots of positives that you can gain from it.  Regardless of the level of play, as long as you choose to be a part of this sport, pickleball will have something to teach you, it never runs out, and you can never exhaust it. Have a topic that you're interested in that we can cover in the podcast, send us an email; therapy@betterpickleball.com Be part of our mailback episodes. Send us an email, at therapy@betterpickleball.com, put on the subject line, Pickleball Therapy Question

Sometimes we'll play in situations in open plays where there's really no gathering of levels. So it's basically a free-for-all. 


How do you keep the game fun? How do you keep playing productively with players who you've known for a long time when you, or they, get to different levels of the game? 


This is a common question or situation we encounter and that's what we're going to be talking about in this new format of a Walk and Talk episode.


i) Work on your game and when you're playing outside level, work on the social part too.


ii) Work on the nontechnical parts; your gratitude and parts of your game that make you feel a little bit more stressed about the results of a particular game. 


iii) Understand that pickleball has no end line, there are lots of positives that you can gain from it.  Regardless of the level of play, as long as you choose to be a part of this sport, pickleball will have something to teach you, it never runs out, and you can never exhaust it.


Have a topic that you're interested in that we can cover in the podcast, send us an email; therapy@betterpickleball.com


Be part of our mailback episodes. Send us an email, at therapy@betterpickleball.com, put on the subject line, Pickleball Therapy Question

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Constructive Pickleball Play With All Levels

Pickleball Therapy October 4, 2024 8:25 am

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy, we have a meeting with fellow pickleball therapists who share their insights and happenings from their own pickleball journeys.

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy, we have a meeting with fellow pickleball therapists who share their insights and happenings from their own pickleball journeys.

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Special Episode: Therapist Edition - What is Pickleball?

Pickleball Therapy October 1, 2024 8:29 am

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy, we have a meeting with fellow pickleball therapists who share their insights and happenings from their own pickleball journeys.

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy, we have a meeting with fellow pickleball therapists who share their insights and happenings from their own pickleball journeys.

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Special Episode - A Conversation with Fellow Pickleball Therapists

Pickleball Therapy October 1, 2024 8:00 am

Let's talk about ratings, one of those double-edged swords that really don't say anything about how you play.  While there's definitely a place for ratings in our sport, the only reason you need the rating is if it's consistent with what you want.  Always ask yourself; 1) Why do I need the rating?  2) What's the rating doing for me and what I want with the game?  So if you want to play tournaments and it requires a certain type of rating, then you're going to have to comply with that requirement. That's a tournament specific requirement.  Use DUPR or any rating system, only as necessary to accomplish your objectives as opposed to a vicious cycle that interferes with the reason for your play and why you go out to the court. What really matters at the end of the day is how good you feel about how you're playing.  In this episode we also look at another email that I received from one of our students talking about focus- baseline focus. The focus you can reasonably bring to bear while you play.  Now, you want to try and bring your attention to the thing that matters when you're playing pickleball in the technical sense and the thing that matters is the little yellow ball. That's all that matters. Where is it? Where's it going? What am I going to do with it?  The better you're able to ignore that score, the better you're going to be to stay in the moment and focus on what needs to get done. Enroll for the pickleball system class; https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Let's talk about ratings, one of those double-edged swords that really don't say anything about how you play. 


While there's definitely a place for ratings in our sport, the only reason you need the rating is if it's consistent with what you want. 


Always ask yourself;


1) Why do I need the rating? 
2) What's the rating doing for me and what I want with the game? 


So if you want to play tournaments and it requires a certain type of rating, then you're going to have to comply with that requirement. That's a tournament specific requirement. 


Use DUPR or any rating system, only as necessary to accomplish your objectives as opposed to a vicious cycle that interferes with the reason for your play and why you go out to the court. What really matters at the end of the day is how good you feel about how you're playing. 


In this episode we also look at another email that I received from one of our students talking about focus- baseline focus. The focus you can reasonably bring to bear while you play. 


Now, you want to try and bring your attention to the thing that matters when you're playing pickleball in the technical sense and the thing that matters is the little yellow ball. That's all that matters. Where is it? Where's it going? What am I going to do with it? 


The better you're able to ignore that score, the better you're going to be to stay in the moment and focus on what needs to get done.


Enroll for the pickleball system class; https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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The Ratings Game PLUS Gaining Focus When You Play

Pickleball Therapy September 27, 2024 8:23 am

Let's talk about ratings, one of those double-edged swords that really don't say anything about how you play. While there's definitely a place for ratings in our sport, the only reason you need the rating is if it's consistent with what you want. Always ask yourself; 1) Why do I need the rating? 2) What's the rating doing for me and what I want with the game? So if you want to play tournaments and it requires a certain type of rating, then you're going to have to comply with that requirement. That's a tournament specific requirement. Use DUPR or any rating system, only as necessary to accomplish your objectives as opposed to a vicious cycle that interferes with the reason for your play and why you go out to the court. What really matters at the end of the day is how good you feel about how you're playing. In this episode we also look at another email that I received from one of our students talking about focus- baseline focus. The focus you can reasonably bring to bear while you play. Now, you want to try and bring your attention to the thing that matters when you're playing pickleball in the technical sense and the thing that matters is the little yellow ball. That's all that matters. Where is it? Where's it going? What am I going to do with it? The better you're able to ignore that score, the better you're going to be to stay in the moment and focus on what needs to get done. Enroll for the pickleball system class; https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Let's talk about ratings, one of those double-edged swords that really don't say anything about how you play.

While there's definitely a place for ratings in our sport, the only reason you need the rating is if it's consistent with what you want.

Always ask yourself;

1) Why do I need the rating?
2) What's the rating doing for me and what I want with the game?

So if you want to play tournaments and it requires a certain type of rating, then you're going to have to comply with that requirement. That's a tournament specific requirement.

Use DUPR or any rating system, only as necessary to accomplish your objectives as opposed to a vicious cycle that interferes with the reason for your play and why you go out to the court. What really matters at the end of the day is how good you feel about how you're playing.

In this episode we also look at another email that I received from one of our students talking about focus- baseline focus. The focus you can reasonably bring to bear while you play.

Now, you want to try and bring your attention to the thing that matters when you're playing pickleball in the technical sense and the thing that matters is the little yellow ball. That's all that matters. Where is it? Where's it going? What am I going to do with it?

The better you're able to ignore that score, the better you're going to be to stay in the moment and focus on what needs to get done.

Enroll for the pickleball system class; https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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The Ratings Game and Focus - Episode 211

Pickleball Therapy September 27, 2024 8:00 am

As a pickleball player, I want to feel good and play without doing that at the expense of my opponent. Taking advantage of my opponent and paying attention to my opponent's negative feelings to expand my confidence should not be something to look forward to or to work towards. The idea that our tank of confidence will be filled by our opponent's misery, them being upset at their partner or some negative thing for our opponent is way of thinking like a vampire or a parasite. Why? Because a vampire needs the blood of a human and a parasite will need the sustenance of its host. It's a very short-sided way of thinking about the game, and not a healthy one for anybody, not just for your opponents, but for you either.  Building anything on external considerations means you're always going to be subject to whatever those external considerations and fluctuations are.  Here's the bigger picture, I don't want to live in a world where my success is built upon or relies on your failure. Now, that's different than winning and losing, right? Because I can play my best and feel good.  We can focus on making ourselves strong human beings while allowing others to do the same. We can encourage them and consider building them up rather than knocking them down.  Learn more about The Pickleball System here: https://bit.ly/4eptAZd (if you prefer the long-version of the site link, you can use this one: https://betterpickleball.com/system/?utm_source=in2pyt&utm_medium=youtube+description&utm_campaign=sign+up&utm_id=youtube+in2p) They go to the same place. If you want to join the clinic, send us an email at Support@BetterPickleball.com. Put "Virtual Clinic" in the Subject Line and tell them Tony sent you :).

As a pickleball player, I want to feel good and play without doing that at the expense of my opponent. Taking advantage of my opponent and paying attention to my opponent's negative feelings to expand my confidence should not be something to look forward to or to work towards.


The idea that our tank of confidence will be filled by our opponent's misery, them being upset at their partner or some negative thing for our opponent is way of thinking like a vampire or a parasite.


Why? Because a vampire needs the blood of a human and a parasite will need the sustenance of its host. It's a very short-sided way of thinking about the game, and not a healthy one for anybody, not just for your opponents, but for you either. 


Building anything on external considerations means you're always going to be subject to whatever those external considerations and fluctuations are. 


Here's the bigger picture, I don't want to live in a world where my success is built upon or relies on your failure. Now, that's different than winning and losing, right? Because I can play my best and feel good. 


We can focus on making ourselves strong human beings while allowing others to do the same. We can encourage them and consider building them up rather than knocking them down. 



Learn more about The Pickleball System here: https://bit.ly/4eptAZd
(if you prefer the long-version of the site link, you can use this one: https://betterpickleball.com/system/?utm_source=in2pyt&utm_medium=youtube+description&utm_campaign=sign+up&utm_id=youtube+in2p) They go to the same place.


If you want to join the clinic, send us an email at Support@BetterPickleball.com. Put "Virtual Clinic" in the Subject Line and tell them Tony sent you :).

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Don't be a Pickleball Vampire PLUS Middle School Antics

Pickleball Therapy September 20, 2024 8:29 am

As a pickleball player, I want to feel good and play without doing that at the expense of my opponent. Taking advantage of my opponent and paying attention to my opponent's negative feelings to expand my confidence should not be something to look forward to or to work towards. The idea that our tank of confidence will be filled by our opponent's misery, them being upset at their partner or some negative thing for our opponent is way of thinking like a vampire or a parasite. Why? Because a vampire needs the blood of a human and a parasite will need the sustenance of its host. It's a very short-sided way of thinking about the game, and not a healthy one for anybody, not just for your opponents, but for you either. Building anything on external considerations means you're always going to be subject to whatever those external considerations and fluctuations are. Here's the bigger picture, I don't want to live in a world where my success is built upon or relies on your failure. Now, that's different than winning and losing, right? Because I can play my best and feel good. We can focus on making ourselves strong human beings while allowing others to do the same. We can encourage them and consider building them up rather than knocking them down. Learn more about The Pickleball System here: https://bit.ly/4eptAZd (if you prefer the long-version of the site link, you can use this one: https://betterpickleball.com/system/?utm_source=in2pyt&utm_medium=youtube+description&utm_campaign=sign+up&utm_id=youtube+in2p) They go to the same place. If you want to join the clinic, send us an email at Support@BetterPickleball.com. Put "Virtual Clinic" in the Subject Line and tell them Tony sent you :).

As a pickleball player, I want to feel good and play without doing that at the expense of my opponent. Taking advantage of my opponent and paying attention to my opponent's negative feelings to expand my confidence should not be something to look forward to or to work towards.

The idea that our tank of confidence will be filled by our opponent's misery, them being upset at their partner or some negative thing for our opponent is way of thinking like a vampire or a parasite.

Why? Because a vampire needs the blood of a human and a parasite will need the sustenance of its host. It's a very short-sided way of thinking about the game, and not a healthy one for anybody, not just for your opponents, but for you either.

Building anything on external considerations means you're always going to be subject to whatever those external considerations and fluctuations are.

Here's the bigger picture, I don't want to live in a world where my success is built upon or relies on your failure. Now, that's different than winning and losing, right? Because I can play my best and feel good.

We can focus on making ourselves strong human beings while allowing others to do the same. We can encourage them and consider building them up rather than knocking them down.


Learn more about The Pickleball System here: https://bit.ly/4eptAZd
(if you prefer the long-version of the site link, you can use this one: https://betterpickleball.com/system/?utm_source=in2pyt&utm_medium=youtube+description&utm_campaign=sign+up&utm_id=youtube+in2p) They go to the same place.

If you want to join the clinic, send us an email at Support@BetterPickleball.com. Put "Virtual Clinic" in the Subject Line and tell them Tony sent you :).

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Don't be a Pickleball Vampire- Episode 210

Pickleball Therapy September 20, 2024 8:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

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The Truth About Pickleball Injuries: What the Data Shows

Pickleball Therapy September 13, 2024 10:00 am

Good pickleball, and the best pickleball you'll ever play, is built upon a foundation of sound FUNDAMENTALS. I was reminded of the 'imagined' bad word, fundamentals, during a pro level match that I was watching because as pickleball players we often shy away from that word and dismiss it as only applicable for beginners. The truth is, executing everything really well, including those fundamentals, is what separates pro players from the other teams that they play against is their focus on the fundamentals.   A good example of those pro players is Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau who I believe are the strongest pro team right now in terms of everything that they do from beginning to end, including the fundamentals.  They don't take a shot off, execute everything really well and they're very good at every part of the game. That is what separates them from the other teams that they play against. Now to the idea of an actual bad word that I discuss in this episode; if you have this attitude at the end of a tough game where you make statements to demean or diminish the other player, I would challenge you to put yourself in the shoes of your opponents.  Have some empathy and think about it through their eyes. How to learn more about our upcoming course: ThePickleballsystem.com To sign up for our Virtual Clinic: BetterPickleball.com (click at the top header) To join us for our Pickleball Therapy live podcast:, send us an email to support@BetterPickleball.com and put in the Subject Line: "Therapist live"

Good pickleball, and the best pickleball you'll ever play, is built upon a foundation of sound FUNDAMENTALS.


I was reminded of the 'imagined' bad word, fundamentals, during a pro level match that I was watching because as pickleball players we often shy away from that word and dismiss it as only applicable for beginners.


The truth is, executing everything really well, including those fundamentals, is what separates pro players from the other teams that they play against is their focus on the fundamentals.  


A good example of those pro players is Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau who I believe are the strongest pro team right now in terms of everything that they do from beginning to end, including the fundamentals. 


They don't take a shot off, execute everything really well and they're very good at every part of the game. That is what separates them from the other teams that they play against.


Now to the idea of an actual bad word that I discuss in this episode; if you have this attitude at the end of a tough game where you make statements to demean or diminish the other player, I would challenge you to put yourself in the shoes of your opponents. 


Have some empathy and think about it through their eyes.


How to learn more about our upcoming course: ThePickleballsystem.com
To sign up for our Virtual Clinic: BetterPickleball.com (click at the top header)
To join us for our Pickleball Therapy live podcast:, send us an email to support@BetterPickleball.com and put in the Subject Line: "Therapist live"

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Two BAD Words that Are Holding Your Back

Pickleball Therapy September 13, 2024 8:24 am

Good pickleball, and the best pickleball you'll ever play, is built upon a foundation of sound FUNDAMENTALS. I was reminded of the 'imagined' bad word (fundamentals) during a pro level match that I was watching because as pickleball players we often shy away from that word and dismiss it as only applicable for beginners. The truth is, executing everything really well, including those fundamentals, is what separates pro players from the other teams that they play against is their focus on the fundamentals. A good example of those pro players is Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau who I believe are the strongest pro team right now in terms of everything that they do from beginning to end, including the fundamentals. They don't take a shot off, execute everything really well and they're very good at every part of the game. That is what separates them from the other teams that they play against. Now to the idea of an actual bad word that I mention in this episode; if you have this attitude at the end of a tough game where you make statements to demean or diminish the other player, I would challenge you to put yourself in the shoes of your opponents. Have some empathy and think about it through their eyes. How to learn more about our upcoming course: ThePickleballsystem.com To sign up for our Virtual Clinic: BetterPickleball.com (click at the top header) To join us for our Pickleball Therapy live podcast:, send us an email to support@BetterPickleball.com and put in the Subject Line: "Therapist live"

Good pickleball, and the best pickleball you'll ever play, is built upon a foundation of sound FUNDAMENTALS.

I was reminded of the 'imagined' bad word (fundamentals) during a pro level match that I was watching because as pickleball players we often shy away from that word and dismiss it as only applicable for beginners.

The truth is, executing everything really well, including those fundamentals, is what separates pro players from the other teams that they play against is their focus on the fundamentals.

A good example of those pro players is Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau who I believe are the strongest pro team right now in terms of everything that they do from beginning to end, including the fundamentals.

They don't take a shot off, execute everything really well and they're very good at every part of the game. That is what separates them from the other teams that they play against.

Now to the idea of an actual bad word that I mention in this episode; if you have this attitude at the end of a tough game where you make statements to demean or diminish the other player, I would challenge you to put yourself in the shoes of your opponents.

Have some empathy and think about it through their eyes.

How to learn more about our upcoming course: ThePickleballsystem.com
To sign up for our Virtual Clinic: BetterPickleball.com (click at the top header)
To join us for our Pickleball Therapy live podcast:, send us an email to support@BetterPickleball.com and put in the Subject Line: "Therapist live"

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Two BAD Words That Are Holding You Back- Episode 209

Pickleball Therapy September 13, 2024 8:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

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Mastering the Mental Game of Pickleball for Happiness

Pickleball Therapy September 12, 2024 10:00 am

How to learn more about our upcoming course: ThePickleballsystem.com (https://betterpickleball.com/system/) To sign up for our Virtual Clinic: BetterPickleball.com (https://betterpickleball.com) (click at the top header) To join us for our System tour, send us an email to Support@BetterPickleball.com and put in the Subject Line: "Tell Me More" Hope to see you in class Tony

How to learn more about our upcoming course: ThePickleballsystem.com (https://betterpickleball.com/system/)
To sign up for our Virtual Clinic: BetterPickleball.com (https://betterpickleball.com) (click at the top header)
To join us for our System tour, send us an email to Support@BetterPickleball.com and put in the Subject Line: "Tell Me More"
Hope to see you in class
Tony

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Special Episode: System Class Starting Soon PLUS Our Virtual Clinic

Pickleball Therapy September 12, 2024 8:23 am

How to learn more about our upcoming course: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ To sign up for our Virtual Clinic: https://betterpickleball.com/ (click at the top header) To join us for our System tour, send us an email at Support@BetterPickleball.com and put in the Subject Line: "Tell Me More" Hope to see you in class Tony

How to learn more about our upcoming course: https://betterpickleball.com/system/
To sign up for our Virtual Clinic: https://betterpickleball.com/ (click at the top header)
To join us for our System tour, send us an email at Support@BetterPickleball.com and put in the Subject Line: "Tell Me More"

Hope to see you in class
Tony

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Special Episode: System Class Starting Soon PLUS Our Virtual Clinic

Pickleball Therapy September 12, 2024 8:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

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Play Pickleball Forever: No Excuses!

Pickleball Therapy September 7, 2024 10:01 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

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Transform Your Mental Game: Journey to Self-Improvement with Pickleball

Pickleball Therapy September 6, 2024 10:00 am

In this episode we talk about three subjects; assigning fault, increasing our evolutionary empathy and staying focused. I got to play in a mixed group recently where I was paired with Dakota, a younger player, both in terms of her time in pickleball and also just a younger person. It was a tight match and we ended up on the losing end of it. I complimented her on a few of her shots and let her know that the game was on me. And what was interesting is Dakota response by saying, 'No, I didn't play well.' As an objective observer of the game, I can tell you that Dakota played very well and if there was a player on the team who did not play well, it was me. As players it's common to think that it was 'us' that was the problem or did something that we shouldn't have done better in a rally or in a game. That's something we need to be careful about.   Now to the idea of of evolutionary empathy and how to apply it to pickleball- each of us is operating within their operating module and we're entitled to our opinions and our ability to navigate the world. Evolution doesn't happen instantaneously, it's not like a light switch where all of a sudden everybody becomes something else.   Then the last area cover in this episode has to do with staying focused, staying in the moment or staying in bite-sized pieces. I'll share a story about a para-athlete, visually impaired athlete, who set the world record for the marathon and why we should not just look at the end or focus on just have a winning day.  Focus on what you can actually do; your next rally, the next serve, next return to serve or one shot at a time. Sign up to participate in our Pickleball Therapy live podcast: https://pbtherapists.obv.io/sign_up Send us an email; support@betterpickleball.com Enroll for our September system class here: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Level up your pickleball game with our online workshop: https://betterpickleball.com/fall-2024/

In this episode we talk about three subjects; assigning fault, increasing our evolutionary empathy and staying focused.


I got to play in a mixed group recently where I was paired with Dakota, a younger player, both in terms of her time in pickleball and also just a younger person. It was a tight match and we ended up on the losing end of it.


I complimented her on a few of her shots and let her know that the game was on me. And what was interesting is Dakota response by saying, 'No, I didn't play well.' As an objective observer of the game, I can tell you that Dakota played very well and if there was a player on the team who did not play well, it was me.


As players it's common to think that it was 'us' that was the problem or did something that we shouldn't have done better in a rally or in a game. That's something we need to be careful about.
 
Now to the idea of of evolutionary empathy and how to apply it to pickleball- each of us is operating within their operating module and we're entitled to our opinions and our ability to navigate the world.


Evolution doesn't happen instantaneously, it's not like a light switch where all of a sudden everybody becomes something else.
 
Then the last area cover in this episode has to do with staying focused, staying in the moment or staying in bite-sized pieces. I'll share a story about a para-athlete, visually impaired athlete, who set the world record for the marathon and why we should not just look at the end or focus on just have a winning day. 


Focus on what you can actually do; your next rally, the next serve, next return to serve or one shot at a time.


Sign up to participate in our Pickleball Therapy live podcast: https://pbtherapists.obv.io/sign_up


Send us an email; support@betterpickleball.com


Enroll for our September system class here: https://betterpickleball.com/system/


Level up your pickleball game with our online workshop: https://betterpickleball.com/fall-2024/

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Whose Fault Was It? PLUS Evolutionary Empathy PLUS 5K at a time til the record

Pickleball Therapy September 6, 2024 8:20 am

In this episode we talk about three subjects; assigning fault, increasing our evolutionary empathy and staying focused. I got to play in a mixed group recently where I was paired with Dakota, a younger player, both in terms of her time in pickleball and also just a younger person. It was a tight match and we ended up on the losing end of it. I complimented her on a few of her shots and let her know that the game was on me. And what was interesting is Dakota's response by saying, 'No, I didn't play well.' As an objective observer of the game, I can tell you that Dakota played very well and if there was a player on the team who did not play well, it was me. As players it's common to think that it was 'us' that was the problem or did something that we shouldn't have done better in a rally or in a game. That's something we need to be careful about. Now to the idea of of evolutionary empathy and how to apply it to pickleball- each of us is operating within their operating module and we're entitled to our opinions and our ability to navigate the world. Evolution doesn't happen instantaneously, it's not like a light switch where all of a sudden everybody becomes something else. Then the last area cover in this episode has to do with staying focused, staying in the moment or staying in bite-sized pieces. I'll share a story about a para-athlete, visually impaired athlete, who set the world record for the marathon and why we should not just look at the end or focus on just have a winning day. Focus on what you can actually do; your next rally, the next serve, next return to serve or one shot at a time. Sign up to participate in our Pickleball Therapy live podcast: https://pbtherapists.obv.io/sign_up or send us an email; support@betterpickleball.com Enroll for our September Pickleball system class here: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Level up your pickleball game with our online workshop: https://betterpickleball.com/fall-2024/

In this episode we talk about three subjects; assigning fault, increasing our evolutionary empathy and staying focused.

I got to play in a mixed group recently where I was paired with Dakota, a younger player, both in terms of her time in pickleball and also just a younger person. It was a tight match and we ended up on the losing end of it.

I complimented her on a few of her shots and let her know that the game was on me. And what was interesting is Dakota's response by saying, 'No, I didn't play well.' As an objective observer of the game, I can tell you that Dakota played very well and if there was a player on the team who did not play well, it was me.

As players it's common to think that it was 'us' that was the problem or did something that we shouldn't have done better in a rally or in a game. That's something we need to be careful about.

Now to the idea of of evolutionary empathy and how to apply it to pickleball- each of us is operating within their operating module and we're entitled to our opinions and our ability to navigate the world.

Evolution doesn't happen instantaneously, it's not like a light switch where all of a sudden everybody becomes something else.

Then the last area cover in this episode has to do with staying focused, staying in the moment or staying in bite-sized pieces. I'll share a story about a para-athlete, visually impaired athlete, who set the world record for the marathon and why we should not just look at the end or focus on just have a winning day.

Focus on what you can actually do; your next rally, the next serve, next return to serve or one shot at a time.

Sign up to participate in our Pickleball Therapy live podcast: https://pbtherapists.obv.io/sign_up

or send us an email; support@betterpickleball.com

Enroll for our September Pickleball system class here: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Level up your pickleball game with our online workshop: https://betterpickleball.com/fall-2024/

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Whose Fault Was It? PLUS Evolutionary Empathy PLUS 5K at a time til the record

Pickleball Therapy September 6, 2024 8:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

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Unlocking Empathy: The Power of Sonder in Life

Pickleball Therapy September 5, 2024 10:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

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Discover the Mental Benefits of Pickleball Therapy!

Pickleball Therapy August 30, 2024 10:00 am

Have you've been dreading doing something or having a conversation for a long time?  The pool is an interesting way of thinking about it where you're standing by the side of the pool trying to decide, do I get in the pool? Do I not get in the pool? One way to deal with it is to just dive into the pool.  Take the plunge into the pool- quicker than 20 seconds, and everything else becomes easier and more natural.  Same applies to pickleball, there a few different ways break out of stagnation and move forward. One is listening to this podcast and building habits to change your mental connections in a positive way.  And do you feel as though pickleball is complex? You're not alone, in this episode I'll tell you a relatable view of John Isner, who comes from a high level of tennis. Pickleball is a wonderful gift for all of us who play the sport and are interested in knowing more about the sport. It's inexhaustible as long as you remain curious and young in your mind, wanting to learn and know more or something different.  All that can be a little bit overwhelming, so focus on one thing.   Sign up to participate in our Pickleball Therapy live podcast: https://pbtherapists.obv.io/sign_up or send us an email: support@betterpickleball.com  'Winning is a Bowl of Ice Cream' episode: https://betterpickleball.com/winning-is-a-bowl-of-ice-cream/ See you inside the Pickleball System class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Check out our camps and trainings: https://betterpickleball.com/

Have you've been dreading doing something or having a conversation for a long time? 


The pool is an interesting way of thinking about it where you're standing by the side of the pool trying to decide, do I get in the pool? Do I not get in the pool? One way to deal with it is to just dive into the pool. 


Take the plunge into the pool- quicker than 20 seconds, and everything else becomes easier and more natural. 


Same applies to pickleball, there a few different ways break out of stagnation and move forward. One is listening to this podcast and building habits to change your mental connections in a positive way. 


And do you feel as though pickleball is complex? You're not alone, in this episode I'll tell you a relatable view of John Isner, who comes from a high level of tennis.


Pickleball is a wonderful gift for all of us who play the sport and are interested in knowing more about the sport. It's inexhaustible as long as you remain curious and young in your mind, wanting to learn and know more or something different. 


All that can be a little bit overwhelming, so focus on one thing. 


 Sign up to participate in our Pickleball Therapy live podcast: https://pbtherapists.obv.io/sign_up


or send us an email: support@betterpickleball.com 


'Winning is a Bowl of Ice Cream' episode: https://betterpickleball.com/winning-is-a-bowl-of-ice-cream/


See you inside the Pickleball System class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/


Check out our camps and trainings: https://betterpickleball.com/

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Applying the 20 Second Rule to Your Pickleball Journey PLUS Don't Underestimate Your Sport

Pickleball Therapy August 30, 2024 8:25 am

Have you've been dreading doing something or having a conversation for a long time? The pool is an interesting way of thinking about it where you're standing by the side of the pool trying to decide, do I get in the pool? Do I not get in the pool? One way to deal with it is to just dive into the pool. Take the plunge into the pool- quicker than 20 seconds and everything else becomes easier and more natural. Same applies to pickleball, there a few different ways break out of stagnation and move forward. One is listening to this podcast and building habits to change your mental connections in a positive way. And do you feel as though pickleball is complex? You're not alone, in this episode I'll tell you a relatable view of John Isner, who comes from a high level of tennis. Pickleball is a wonderful gift for all of us who play the sport and are interested in knowing more about the sport. It's inexhaustible as long as you remain curious and young in your mind, wanting to learn and know more or something different. All that can be a little bit overwhelming, so focus on one thing. Sign up to participate in our Pickleball Therapy live podcast: https://pbtherapists.obv.io/sign_up 'Winning is a Bowl of Ice Cream' episode: https://betterpickleball.com/winning-is-a-bowl-of-ice-cream/ The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Check out our camps and trainings: https://betterpickleball.com/

Have you've been dreading doing something or having a conversation for a long time?

The pool is an interesting way of thinking about it where you're standing by the side of the pool trying to decide, do I get in the pool? Do I not get in the pool? One way to deal with it is to just dive into the pool.

Take the plunge into the pool- quicker than 20 seconds and everything else becomes easier and more natural.

Same applies to pickleball, there a few different ways break out of stagnation and move forward. One is listening to this podcast and building habits to change your mental connections in a positive way.

And do you feel as though pickleball is complex? You're not alone, in this episode I'll tell you a relatable view of John Isner, who comes from a high level of tennis.

Pickleball is a wonderful gift for all of us who play the sport and are interested in knowing more about the sport. It's inexhaustible as long as you remain curious and young in your mind, wanting to learn and know more or something different.

All that can be a little bit overwhelming, so focus on one thing.

Sign up to participate in our Pickleball Therapy live podcast: https://pbtherapists.obv.io/sign_up

'Winning is a Bowl of Ice Cream' episode: https://betterpickleball.com/winning-is-a-bowl-of-ice-cream/

The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Check out our camps and trainings: https://betterpickleball.com/

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Applying the 20 Second Rule to Your Pickleball Journey PLUS Don't Underestimate Your Sport

Pickleball Therapy August 30, 2024 8:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

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Winning with Friends: How to Handle Competition in Pickleball

Pickleball Therapy August 29, 2024 10:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

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How Pickleball Heals Lives: A Powerful Journey

Pickleball Therapy August 28, 2024 8:00 pm

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy we talk with the incomparable Sara Weiss about her pickleball journey and the idea of being an animal on the court. We also talk about how she balances between pickleball and life coaching and how that led Sarah to this amazing place where she's now playing pro-qualifiers. It's interesting to learn about how she views the interaction of pickleball and the overall life experience of players because sometimes we get really caught up in our thoughts, which takes us out of being present, animalistic and instinctive. The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy we talk with the incomparable Sara Weiss about her pickleball journey and the idea of being an animal on the court.


We also talk about how she balances between pickleball and life coaching and how that led Sarah to this amazing place where she's now playing pro-qualifiers.


It's interesting to learn about how she views the interaction of pickleball and the overall life experience of players because sometimes we get really caught up in our thoughts, which takes us out of being present, animalistic and instinctive.


The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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Special Episode - Interview with Sara Weiss

Pickleball Therapy August 27, 2024 8:25 am

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy we talk with the incomparable Sara Weiss about her pickleball journey and the idea of being an animal on the court. We also talk about how she balances between pickleball and life coaching and how that led Sarah to this amazing place where she's now playing pro-qualifiers. It's interesting to learn about how she views the interaction of pickleball and the overall life experience of players because sometimes we get really caught up in our thoughts, which takes us out of being present, animalistic and instinctive.

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy we talk with the incomparable Sara Weiss about her pickleball journey and the idea of being an animal on the court.

We also talk about how she balances between pickleball and life coaching and how that led Sarah to this amazing place where she's now playing pro-qualifiers.

It's interesting to learn about how she views the interaction of pickleball and the overall life experience of players because sometimes we get really caught up in our thoughts, which takes us out of being present, animalistic and instinctive.

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Pickleball and Life with Sara Weiss | Special Episode

Pickleball Therapy August 27, 2024 8:00 am

The idea of strategic fluidity (wanting to be adapt to everything) and pickleball is a fine concept that sounds great in theory. But how does that work in practice when it comes to pickleball rules and what rules to apply or not to apply? Having an idea of the rules or guidelines can help you determine the best shot in any given situation, as opposed to a purely fluid approach that requires you to factor in all of the variables in a rally before you decide how to hit every single shot that you hit. There are two ideas or suggestions I can recommend to give you a better understanding of the way a pickleball rally is constructed and how to deal with who takes what shot. i) Look for sources who are serious about pickleball and are professionals. Check to see where a rule or suggestion comes from. Is it well thought out or from a source who is serious about pickleball? ii) Be consistent with what you already know. There are times you're going to hear something that runs contrary to something else that you've heard and you have to figure out what to do.   Most advanced players have certain patterns and tendencies that they bring to the table. And when you're playing, make sure that you're viewing all parts of the game or the big picture and not letting parts that you've already gotten better suffer because you're so hyper-focused on this one potentially smaller piece of the puzzle. September Workshop- Discover the "Play Smarter, Not Harder" Strategies That Helped Over 2,000 Pickleball Players Elevate Their Games; https://betterpickleball.com/fall-2024/ Respect the X free guide: https://betterpickleball.com/respect-the-x/ Respect the X playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItFZ5JWm_hw&list=PLRe6hjjhF-o4tSBHKPscxPhJgBeQnc5oI Forehand in the Middle. You’ve Heard it. But it is WRONG. Abandon this “rule” and play better; https://betterpickleball.com/forehand-in-the-middle-youve-heard-it-but-it-is-wrong-abandon-this-rule-and-play-better/ The Pickleball System class: http://thepickleballsystem.com/ 

The idea of strategic fluidity (wanting to be adapt to everything) and pickleball is a fine concept that sounds great in theory.


But how does that work in practice when it comes to pickleball rules and what rules to apply or not to apply?


Having an idea of the rules or guidelines can help you determine the best shot in any given situation, as opposed to a purely fluid approach that requires you to factor in all of the variables in a rally before you decide how to hit every single shot that you hit.


There are two ideas or suggestions I can recommend to give you a better understanding of the way a pickleball rally is constructed and how to deal with who takes what shot.


i) Look for sources who are serious about pickleball and are professionals. Check to see where a rule or suggestion comes from. Is it well thought out or from a source who is serious about pickleball?


ii) Be consistent with what you already know. There are times you're going to hear something that runs contrary to something else that you've heard and you have to figure out what to do.
 
Most advanced players have certain patterns and tendencies that they bring to the table.


And when you're playing, make sure that you're viewing all parts of the game or the big picture and not letting parts that you've already gotten better suffer because you're so hyper-focused on this one potentially smaller piece of the puzzle.



September Workshop- Discover the "Play Smarter, Not Harder" Strategies That Helped Over 2,000 Pickleball Players Elevate Their Games; https://betterpickleball.com/fall-2024/


Respect the X free guide: https://betterpickleball.com/respect-the-x/


Respect the X playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItFZ5JWm_hw&list=PLRe6hjjhF-o4tSBHKPscxPhJgBeQnc5oI



Forehand in the Middle. You’ve Heard it. But it is WRONG. Abandon this “rule” and play better; https://betterpickleball.com/forehand-in-the-middle-youve-heard-it-but-it-is-wrong-abandon-this-rule-and-play-better/


The Pickleball System class: http://thepickleballsystem.com/ 

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Knowing the "Rules" to Apply and the Ones to Skip PLUS Forest ＞ Trees

Pickleball Therapy August 23, 2024 8:45 am

The idea of strategic fluidity (wanting to be adapt to everything) and pickleball is a fine concept that sounds great in theory. But how does that work in practice when it comes to pickleball rules and what rules to apply or not to apply? Having an idea of the rules or guidelines can help you determine the best shot in any given situation, as opposed to a purely fluid approach that requires you to factor in all of the variables in a rally before you decide how to hit every single shot that you hit. There are two ideas or suggestions I can recommend to give you a better understanding of the way a pickleball rally is constructed and how to deal with who takes what shot. i) Look for sources who are serious about pickleball and are professionals. Check to see where a rule or suggestion comes from. Is it well thought out or from a source who is serious about pickleball? ii) Be consistent with what you already know. There are times you're going to hear something that runs contrary to something else that you've heard and you have to figure out what to do. Most advanced players have certain patterns and tendencies that they bring to the table. When you're playing, make sure that you're viewing all parts of the game or the big picture and not letting parts that you've already gotten better suffer because you're so hyper-focused on this one potentially smaller piece of the puzzle. September Workshop- Discover the "Play Smarter, Not Harder" Strategies That Helped Over 2,000 Pickleball Players Elevate Their Games; https://betterpickleball.com/fall-2024/ Respect the X free guide: https://betterpickleball.com/respect-the-x/ Respect the X playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItFZ5JWm_hw&list=PLRe6hjjhF-o4tSBHKPscxPhJgBeQnc5oI Forehand in the Middle. You’ve Heard it. But it is WRONG. Abandon this “rule” and play better; https://betterpickleball.com/forehand-in-the-middle-youve-heard-it-but-it-is-wrong-abandon-this-rule-and-play-better/ The Pickleball System class: http://thepickleballsystem.com/

The idea of strategic fluidity (wanting to be adapt to everything) and pickleball is a fine concept that sounds great in theory.

But how does that work in practice when it comes to pickleball rules and what rules to apply or not to apply?

Having an idea of the rules or guidelines can help you determine the best shot in any given situation, as opposed to a purely fluid approach that requires you to factor in all of the variables in a rally before you decide how to hit every single shot that you hit.

There are two ideas or suggestions I can recommend to give you a better understanding of the way a pickleball rally is constructed and how to deal with who takes what shot.

i) Look for sources who are serious about pickleball and are professionals. Check to see where a rule or suggestion comes from. Is it well thought out or from a source who is serious about pickleball?

ii) Be consistent with what you already know. There are times you're going to hear something that runs contrary to something else that you've heard and you have to figure out what to do.

Most advanced players have certain patterns and tendencies that they bring to the table.

When you're playing, make sure that you're viewing all parts of the game or the big picture and not letting parts that you've already gotten better suffer because you're so hyper-focused on this one potentially smaller piece of the puzzle.


September Workshop- Discover the "Play Smarter, Not Harder" Strategies That Helped Over 2,000 Pickleball Players Elevate Their Games; https://betterpickleball.com/fall-2024/

Respect the X free guide: https://betterpickleball.com/respect-the-x/

Respect the X playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItFZ5JWm_hw&list=PLRe6hjjhF-o4tSBHKPscxPhJgBeQnc5oI

Forehand in the Middle. You’ve Heard it. But it is WRONG. Abandon this “rule” and play better; https://betterpickleball.com/forehand-in-the-middle-youve-heard-it-but-it-is-wrong-abandon-this-rule-and-play-better/

The Pickleball System class: http://thepickleballsystem.com/

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Knowing the "Rules" to Apply and the Ones to Skip PLUS Forest bigger than Trees - Episode 206

Pickleball Therapy August 23, 2024 8:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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How to Regain Focus in Tennis: Tips from Roger Federer's Commencement Speech

Pickleball Therapy August 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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How to Maintain Focus and Overcome Distractions in Your Daily Life

Pickleball Therapy August 17, 2024 11:00 pm

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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Unlocking Happiness: How to Stay Happy while Playing Pickleball

Pickleball Therapy August 16, 2024 7:37 pm

There is another side to your game – and there’s plenty to be proud of I want you to list all the things you do not do well as a pickleball player – or that you could do better. Things that frustrate you or that you “cannot just get.” Actually, hold on for a moment before you start writing your list and hear me out. The moment you read the above words “the things I do not do well” I imagine your brain flooded with things. We are always primed to respond to everything we do wrong. Let’s take that same framing and flip it around. I want you to list all the things you do well as a pickleball player – or that another player you know does not do as well as you do. This last piece is not really about the other player. It is how we find out what could be worse. What parts of the game are you confident about or that you know more about today than you did in the past. If you are up for it, actually spend a few minutes creating this list. Because I bet these things aren’t just flooding into your mind right now. It will take a moment (or 2) to bring this to the front of your mind. It is important to aspire towards balance in our life – and that includes our pickleball. It’s easy to have our scales tip too far towards the negative – towards what we do poorly or want to do better. Keep that side balanced with the “what we do pretty well” side and you’ll feel better and, I am going to guess, play better too.

There is another side to your game – and there’s plenty to be proud of

I want you to list all the things you do not do well as a pickleball player – or that you could do better. Things that frustrate you or that you “cannot just get.”

Actually, hold on for a moment before you start writing your list and hear me out.

The moment you read the above words “the things I do not do well” I imagine your brain flooded with things. We are always primed to respond to everything we do wrong. Let’s take that same framing and flip it around.

I want you to list all the things you do well as a pickleball player – or that another player you know does not do as well as you do. This last piece is not really about the other player. It is how we find out what could be worse. What parts of the game are you confident about or that you know more about today than you did in the past.

If you are up for it, actually spend a few minutes creating this list. Because I bet these things aren’t just flooding into your mind right now. It will take a moment (or 2) to bring this to the front of your mind.

It is important to aspire towards balance in our life – and that includes our pickleball.

It’s easy to have our scales tip too far towards the negative – towards what we do poorly or want to do better. Keep that side balanced with the “what we do pretty well” side and you’ll feel better and, I am going to guess, play better too.

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The Other Side of Your Game - Balance it out - Episode 205

Pickleball Therapy August 16, 2024 11:14 am

There is another side to your game – and there’s plenty to be proud of   I want you to list all the things you do not do well as a pickleball player – or that you could do better. Things that frustrate you or that you “cannot just get.”   Actually, hold on for a moment before you start writing your list and hear me out.   The moment you read the above words “the things I do not do well” I imagine your brain flooded with things. We are always primed to respond to everything we do wrong. Let’s take that same framing and flip it around.   I want you to list all the things you do well as a pickleball player – or that another player you know does not do as well as you do. This last piece is not really about the other player. It is how we find out what could be worse. What parts of the game are you confident about or that you know more about today than you did in the past.   If you are up for it, actually spend a few minutes creating this list. Because I bet these things aren’t just flooding into your mind right now. It will take a moment (or 2) to bring this to the front of your mind.   It is important to aspire towards balance in our life – and that includes our pickleball.   It’s easy to have our scales tip too far towards the negative – towards what we do poorly or want to do better. Keep that side balanced with the “what we do pretty well” side and you’ll feel better and, I am going to guess, play better too.    Send us an email; therapy@betterpickleball.com  

There is another side to your game – and there’s plenty to be proud of


 


I want you to list all the things you do not do well as a pickleball player – or that you could do better. Things that frustrate you or that you “cannot just get.”


 


Actually, hold on for a moment before you start writing your list and hear me out.


 


The moment you read the above words “the things I do not do well” I imagine your brain flooded with things. We are always primed to respond to everything we do wrong. Let’s take that same framing and flip it around.


 


I want you to list all the things you do well as a pickleball player – or that another player you know does not do as well as you do. This last piece is not really about the other player. It is how we find out what could be worse. What parts of the game are you confident about or that you know more about today than you did in the past.


 


If you are up for it, actually spend a few minutes creating this list. Because I bet these things aren’t just flooding into your mind right now. It will take a moment (or 2) to bring this to the front of your mind.


 


It is important to aspire towards balance in our life – and that includes our pickleball.


 


It’s easy to have our scales tip too far towards the negative – towards what we do poorly or want to do better. Keep that side balanced with the “what we do pretty well” side and you’ll feel better and, I am going to guess, play better too.


 


 Send us an email; therapy@betterpickleball.com


 

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The Other Side of Your Game - Balance it out

Pickleball Therapy August 16, 2024 10:34 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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Unlock Your Passion for Pickleball: Find Joy in the Game

Pickleball Therapy August 15, 2024 11:00 am

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony #podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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Unlocking Misconceptions: The Truth About Winning and Ice Cream

Pickleball Therapy August 14, 2024 7:05 pm

#podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony

#podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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Mastering the Bowl of Ice Cream Technique for Pickleball

Pickleball Therapy August 13, 2024 10:00 pm

#podcast #podcastclips Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony

#podcast #podcastclips

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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Embracing Complexity: How Pickleball Keeps Me Coming Back

Pickleball Therapy August 12, 2024 10:00 am

As we move forward, we will be in a different place every time. Ask yourself,  am I the same player I was an year ago? When you're working on a part of your game that you're trying to get better at, you're trying to get closer to the solution to the problem so you need to engage in iterations.  It's processing it again and again and repeating it to help you improve faster and better. In this episode we talk about iteration in two contexts; 1) Your improvement  2) You as a player Then I'm going to be talking to you about the concept of sonder, but specific to you again in terms of your improvement journey.  Join us inside the Pickleball System class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ The Better Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Why You’re Getting Slammed – Get the right answer: https://betterpickleball.com/why-youre-getting-slammed-get-the-right-answer/

As we move forward, we will be in a different place every time.


Ask yourself,  am I the same player I was an year ago?


When you're working on a part of your game that you're trying to get better at, you're trying to get closer to the solution to the problem so you need to engage in iterations. 


It's processing it again and again and repeating it to help you improve faster and better.


In this episode we talk about iteration in two contexts;


1) Your improvement 
2) You as a player


Then I'm going to be talking to you about the concept of sonder, but specific to you again in terms of your improvement journey. 


Join us inside the Pickleball System class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/


The Better Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/


Why You’re Getting Slammed – Get the right answer: https://betterpickleball.com/why-youre-getting-slammed-get-the-right-answer/

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What Version of You are you on? PLUS allowing the information in

Pickleball Therapy August 9, 2024 8:28 am

As we move forward, we will be in a different place every time. Ask yourself, am I the same player I was an year ago? When you're working on a part of your game that you're trying to get better at, you're trying to get closer to the solution to the problem so you need to engage in iterations. It's processing it again and again and repeating it to help you improve faster and better. In this episode we talk about iteration in two contexts; 1) Your improvement 2) You as a player Then I'm going to be talking to you about the concept of sonder, but specific to you again in terms of your improvement journey. Join us inside the Pickleball System class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ The Better Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Why You’re Getting Slammed – Get the right answer: https://betterpickleball.com/why-youre-getting-slammed-get-the-right-answer/

As we move forward, we will be in a different place every time.

Ask yourself, am I the same player I was an year ago?

When you're working on a part of your game that you're trying to get better at, you're trying to get closer to the solution to the problem so you need to engage in iterations.

It's processing it again and again and repeating it to help you improve faster and better.

In this episode we talk about iteration in two contexts;

1) Your improvement
2) You as a player

Then I'm going to be talking to you about the concept of sonder, but specific to you again in terms of your improvement journey.

Join us inside the Pickleball System class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

The Better Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

Why You’re Getting Slammed – Get the right answer: https://betterpickleball.com/why-youre-getting-slammed-get-the-right-answer/

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Improvement Without Iteration - not a thing. I will explain - Episode 204

Pickleball Therapy August 9, 2024 8:00 am

Game plan is super valuable because it's human nature to make errors.  The better that you get at the big picture view of pickleball and your relationship with sport, the better you understand the perspective and the less likely you are to tip over into a downward spiral.   Mental work will help you play better and have more fun. For instance, try and listen to a podcast when you're on the way to the courts. In this episode I share words from Lynne (thank you Lynne) about her training with us, and pickleball journey with us. It's meaningful to hear such feedback and to know the positive impact of our work, including this podcast.  It makes it all worthwhile. Send us an email: therapist@pickleball.com Find the answers to your pickleball questions: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Register for the pickleball system class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Game plan is super valuable because it's human nature to make errors. 


The better that you get at the big picture view of pickleball and your relationship with sport, the better you understand the perspective and the less likely you are to tip over into a downward spiral.  


Mental work will help you play better and have more fun. For instance, try and listen to a podcast when you're on the way to the courts.


In this episode I share words from Lynne (thank you Lynne) about her training with us, and pickleball journey with us. It's meaningful to hear such feedback and to know the positive impact of our work, including this podcast. 


It makes it all worthwhile.



Send us an email: therapist@pickleball.com


Find the answers to your pickleball questions: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/


Register for the pickleball system class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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Lynne's story - Managing expectations and having more fun PLUS calling pickleball therapists

Pickleball Therapy August 2, 2024 8:25 am

Game plan is super valuable because it's human nature to make errors. The better that you get at the big picture view of pickleball and your relationship with sport, the better you understand the perspective and the less likely you are to tip over into a downward spiral. Mental work will help you play better and have more fun. For instance, try and listen to a podcast when you're on the way to the courts. In this episode I share words from Lynne (thank you Lynne) about her training with us, and pickleball journey with us. It's meaningful to hear such feedback and to know the positive impact of our work, including this podcast. It makes it all worthwhile. Send us an email: therapist@pickleball.com Find the answers to your pickleball questions: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Register for the pickleball system class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Game plan is super valuable because it's human nature to make errors.

The better that you get at the big picture view of pickleball and your relationship with sport, the better you understand the perspective and the less likely you are to tip over into a downward spiral.

Mental work will help you play better and have more fun. For instance, try and listen to a podcast when you're on the way to the courts.

In this episode I share words from Lynne (thank you Lynne) about her training with us, and pickleball journey with us. It's meaningful to hear such feedback and to know the positive impact of our work, including this podcast.

It makes it all worthwhile.

Send us an email: therapist@pickleball.com

Find the answers to your pickleball questions: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

Register for the pickleball system class: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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Managing expectations and having more fun PLUS calling pickleball therapists- Episode 202

Pickleball Therapy August 2, 2024 8:00 am

#podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony

#podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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Unlocking Your Full Potential: How Age and Knowledge Improve Your Agency

Pickleball Therapy July 31, 2024 10:00 am

Pickleball is beautiful, amazing and with loads of benefits. The biggest of them all being you'll be a happier human being, just from playing pickleball.    But sometimes we get lost or lose perspective of the game. The game that you choose to play helps you frame how you deal with adversity when you're playing. Also how do you stop being a 12-year-old? I'm going to share with you a personal story that happened recently to me so you don't want to miss that in the RIFF.  Find the answers to your pickleball questions at http://betterpickleball.com/academy/

Pickleball is beautiful, amazing and with loads of benefits.


The biggest of them all being you'll be a happier human being, just from playing pickleball.   


But sometimes we get lost or lose perspective of the game.


The game that you choose to play helps you frame how you deal with adversity when you're playing.


Also how do you stop being a 12-year-old? I'm going to share with you a personal story that happened recently to me so you don't want to miss that in the RIFF. 


Find the answers to your pickleball questions at http://betterpickleball.com/academy/

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Accepting the whole picture of the game you love - and agreed to play

Pickleball Therapy July 26, 2024 8:32 am

Pickleball is beautiful, amazing and with loads of benefits. The biggest of them all being you'll be a happier human being, just from playing pickleball. But sometimes we get lost or lose perspective of the game. The game that you choose to play helps you frame how you deal with adversity when you're playing. Also how do you stop being a 12-year-old? I'm going to share with you a personal story that happened recently to me so you don't want to miss that in the RIFF. Find the answers to your pickleball questions at http://betterpickleball.com/academy/

Pickleball is beautiful, amazing and with loads of benefits.

The biggest of them all being you'll be a happier human being, just from playing pickleball.

But sometimes we get lost or lose perspective of the game.

The game that you choose to play helps you frame how you deal with adversity when you're playing.

Also how do you stop being a 12-year-old? I'm going to share with you a personal story that happened recently to me so you don't want to miss that in the RIFF.

Find the answers to your pickleball questions at http://betterpickleball.com/academy/

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Pickleball Reality - Accept it and you'll play your best

Pickleball Therapy July 26, 2024 8:00 am

A governing body in pickleball brings certainty and growth to the sport. #podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony

A governing body in pickleball brings certainty and growth to the sport.
#podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.
Tony

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The Importance of a Governing Body in Pickleball: Ensuring Growth and Certainty

Pickleball Therapy July 23, 2024 11:00 am

Here is a link to the study press release through Saint Louis University that gives more information about the study and includes a link so you can participate in the study: https://m.slu.edu/alumni/news/detail?feed=rss_newslink&id=f818d3a4-62d3-50b5-9ac6-77ab1241d446

Here is a link to the study press release through Saint Louis University that gives more information about the study and includes a link so you can participate in the study:


https://m.slu.edu/alumni/news/detail?feed=rss_newslink&id=f818d3a4-62d3-50b5-9ac6-77ab1241d446

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Special Episode - Largest Ever Pickleball Injury Study - Find out more and get involved

Pickleball Therapy July 23, 2024 8:26 am

Here is a link to the study press release through Saint Louis University that gives more information about the study and includes a link so you can participate in the study: https://m.slu.edu/alumni/news/detail?feed=rss_newslink&id=f818d3a4-62d3-50b5-9ac6-77ab1241d446

Here is a link to the study press release through Saint Louis University that gives more information about the study and includes a link so you can participate in the study:
https://m.slu.edu/alumni/news/detail?feed=rss_newslink&id=f818d3a4-62d3-50b5-9ac6-77ab1241d446

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Largest Ever Pickleball Injury Study - Find out more and get involved | Special Episode

Pickleball Therapy July 23, 2024 8:00 am

Brought to you ad free by The Better Pickleball Academy Find the answers to your pickleball questions here: BetterPickleball.com/Academy (https://betterpickleball.com/academy/)   You never see a sad pickleball player when they win.   But when they lose? Depends, but for many a losing day is a sad (or bad, disappointing, etc.) day.   Should it be?   The answer is a resounding “No!”    If you are like most, you have developed your sports’ mind around “win, good – lose, bad.” The reality, however, is that our relationship with sport is more nuanced than this binary good/bad framing.   At our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, we developed a re-framing of your pickleball experience around a pretty ubiquitous symbol of good: ice cream. It has helped so many players reconsider how they approach their results that it has become our most popular podcast.   The good news is that you can have all the highs that come when winning without the needless downs when you lose. It is simply a matter of shifting your perspective. And focusing on what matters – the reason you play pickleball to begin with.   In this week’s episode, we update our Bowl of Ice Cream and address objections that players sometimes raise to it when they first hear the concept.   If you have never heard Bowl of Ice Cream, treat yourself to this episode. If you are familiar with it, a refresher never hurt – plus you will get the benefit of a more seasoned presentation.   Head over to Pickleball Therapy – our weekly podcast dedicated to your pickleball mind. You can find it anywhere that podcasts are podcasted and on YouTube.  

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You never see a sad pickleball player when they win.


 


But when they lose? Depends, but for many a losing day is a sad (or bad, disappointing, etc.) day.


 


Should it be?


 


The answer is a resounding “No!” 


 


If you are like most, you have developed your sports’ mind around “win, good – lose, bad.” The reality, however, is that our relationship with sport is more nuanced than this binary good/bad framing.


 


At our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, we developed a re-framing of your pickleball experience around a pretty ubiquitous symbol of good: ice cream. It has helped so many players reconsider how they approach their results that it has become our most popular podcast.


 


The good news is that you can have all the highs that come when winning without the needless downs when you lose. It is simply a matter of shifting your perspective. And focusing on what matters – the reason you play pickleball to begin with.


 


In this week’s episode, we update our Bowl of Ice Cream and address objections that players sometimes raise to it when they first hear the concept.


 


If you have never heard Bowl of Ice Cream, treat yourself to this episode. If you are familiar with it, a refresher never hurt – plus you will get the benefit of a more seasoned presentation.


 


Head over to Pickleball Therapy – our weekly podcast dedicated to your pickleball mind. You can find it anywhere that podcasts are podcasted and on YouTube.


 

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Avoid the Negative from Losing at Pickleball - I will show you how

Pickleball Therapy July 19, 2024 8:23 am

Brought to you ad free by The Better Pickleball Academy Find the answers to your pickleball questions here: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ You never see a sad pickleball player when they win. But when they lose? Depends, but for many a losing day is a sad (or bad, disappointing, etc.) day. Should it be? The answer is a resounding “No!” If you are like most, you have developed your sports’ mind around “win, good – lose, bad.” The reality, however, is that our relationship with sport is more nuanced than this binary good/bad framing. At our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, we developed a re-framing of your pickleball experience around a pretty ubiquitous symbol of good: ice cream. It has helped so many players reconsider how they approach their results that it has become our most popular podcast. The good news is that you can have all the highs that come when winning without the needless downs when you lose. It is simply a matter of shifting your perspective. And focusing on what matters – the reason you play pickleball to begin with. In this week’s episode, we update our Bowl of Ice Cream and address objections that players sometimes raise to it when they first hear the concept. If you have never heard Bowl of Ice Cream, treat yourself to this episode. If you are familiar with it, a refresher never hurt – plus you will get the benefit of a more seasoned presentation. Head over to Pickleball Therapy – our weekly podcast dedicated to your pickleball mind. You can find it anywhere that podcasts are podcasted and on YouTube.

Brought to you ad free by The Better Pickleball Academy
Find the answers to your pickleball questions here:
https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

You never see a sad pickleball player when they win.

But when they lose? Depends, but for many a losing day is a sad (or bad, disappointing, etc.) day.

Should it be?

The answer is a resounding “No!”

If you are like most, you have developed your sports’ mind around “win, good – lose, bad.” The reality, however, is that our relationship with sport is more nuanced than this binary good/bad framing.

At our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, we developed a re-framing of your pickleball experience around a pretty ubiquitous symbol of good: ice cream. It has helped so many players reconsider how they approach their results that it has become our most popular podcast.

The good news is that you can have all the highs that come when winning without the needless downs when you lose. It is simply a matter of shifting your perspective. And focusing on what matters – the reason you play pickleball to begin with.

In this week’s episode, we update our Bowl of Ice Cream and address objections that players sometimes raise to it when they first hear the concept.

If you have never heard Bowl of Ice Cream, treat yourself to this episode. If you are familiar with it, a refresher never hurt – plus you will get the benefit of a more seasoned presentation.

Head over to Pickleball Therapy – our weekly podcast dedicated to your pickleball mind. You can find it anywhere that podcasts are podcasted and on YouTube.

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Avoid the Negative from Losing at Pickleball - I will show you how- Episode 201

Pickleball Therapy July 19, 2024 8:00 am

Illegal Pickleball Serves Bothering You? –Let's talk about it Get your FREE ticket to the 100% online Pickleball Summit here: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/?sc=rp6M5znR&ac=4hdUUS01 We asked for your pet peeves. Over 300 players answered the call and shared them with us. Many of the pet peeves shared with us were rules issues: line calls, illegal serves and just generally not following the rules. On the surface, maybe it is ok to feel this way. It is just a part of who we are or how we see things and leave it at that. But scratch the surface and you find that there is, in fact, a cost to allowing your mind to be occupied with these sorts of thoughts. There are actual two costs: 1. You are using mental bandwidth that could go elsewhere – specifically, toward your game. Imagine the game-time opportunities that you are not seeing because your mental bandwidth is being absorbed by “I’m not sure that serve was legal.” 2. You are undermining your enjoyment of the bigger experience. You are on a court, playing the sport you love. Yet rather than being engrossed in the moment, you are focused on a tiny piece of the picture, allowing it to diminish your otherwise awesome experience. Think of it like someone taking their phone out to send a text during a movie you are otherwise enjoying. Are you going to focus on the phone, or on the movie? The next time something during a game pulls you away from the big screen that you are on, remember that you came here for the movie (and maybe the popcorn). Keep your eye on the big picture and you’ll play (and feel) better. Send us your responses to Therapy@BetterPickleball.com. Be well

Illegal Pickleball Serves Bothering You? –Let's talk about it

Get your FREE ticket to the 100% online Pickleball Summit here:

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We asked for your pet peeves. Over 300 players answered the call and shared them with us.

Many of the pet peeves shared with us were rules issues: line calls, illegal serves and just generally not following the rules. On the surface, maybe it is ok to feel this way. It is just a part of who we are or how we see things and leave it at that.

But scratch the surface and you find that there is, in fact, a cost to allowing your mind to be occupied with these sorts of thoughts. There are actual two costs:

1. You are using mental bandwidth that could go elsewhere – specifically, toward your game. Imagine the game-time opportunities that you are not seeing because your mental bandwidth is being absorbed by “I’m not sure that serve was legal.”
2. You are undermining your enjoyment of the bigger experience. You are on a court, playing the sport you love. Yet rather than being engrossed in the moment, you are focused on a tiny piece of the picture, allowing it to diminish your otherwise awesome experience.

Think of it like someone taking their phone out to send a text during a movie you are otherwise enjoying. Are you going to focus on the phone, or on the movie?

The next time something during a game pulls you away from the big screen that you are on, remember that you came here for the movie (and maybe the popcorn). Keep your eye on the big picture and you’ll play (and feel) better.

Send us your responses to Therapy@BetterPickleball.com.

Be well

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Illegal Pickleball Serves Bothering You? –Let's talk about it - Episode 200

Pickleball Therapy July 12, 2024 8:00 am

The Pickleball Summit kicks off this week with a couple of new pre-Summit events, including an "Ask Me Anything" livestream with CJ & Tony 7/9 and the "Pulse of Pickleball" panel with experts and influencers on 7/11. In this episode (full episode airs 7/9/24) Tony gives you a rundown of some of the highlights of the 5th annual Summit. ONLINE and FREE to attend. Tickets available at www.pickleballsummit.com #podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

The Pickleball Summit kicks off this week with a couple of new pre-Summit events, including an "Ask Me Anything" livestream with CJ & Tony 7/9 and the "Pulse of Pickleball" panel with experts and influencers on 7/11. In this episode (full episode airs 7/9/24) Tony gives you a rundown of some of the highlights of the 5th annual Summit. ONLINE and FREE to attend. Tickets available at www.pickleballsummit.com

#podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

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The Pulse of Pickleball: Trends, Insights, and Fun Panel Conversation

Pickleball Therapy July 9, 2024 3:50 pm

The Pickleball Summit kicks off this week with a couple of new pre-Summit events, including an "Ask Me Anything" livestream with CJ & Tony 7/9 and the "Pulse of Pickleball" panel with experts and influencers on 7/11. In this episode (full episode airs 7/9/24) Tony gives you a rundown of some of the highlights of the 5th annual Summit. ONLINE and FREE to attend. Tickets available at www.pickleballsummit.com #podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

The Pickleball Summit kicks off this week with a couple of new pre-Summit events, including an "Ask Me Anything" livestream with CJ & Tony 7/9 and the "Pulse of Pickleball" panel with experts and influencers on 7/11. In this episode (full episode airs 7/9/24) Tony gives you a rundown of some of the highlights of the 5th annual Summit. ONLINE and FREE to attend. Tickets available at www.pickleballsummit.com

#podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

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Join Us for an Epic Q&A Session: Ask Me Anything about Pickleball!

Pickleball Therapy July 9, 2024 3:50 pm

The Pickleball Summit kicks off this week with a couple of new pre-Summit events, including an "Ask Me Anything" livestream with CJ & Tony 7/9 and the "Pulse of Pickleball" panel with experts and influencers on 7/11. In this episode (full episode airs 7/9/24) Tony gives you a rundown of some of the highlights of the 5th annual Summit. ONLINE and FREE to attend. Tickets available at www.pickleballsummit.com #podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

The Pickleball Summit kicks off this week with a couple of new pre-Summit events, including an "Ask Me Anything" livestream with CJ & Tony 7/9 and the "Pulse of Pickleball" panel with experts and influencers on 7/11. In this episode (full episode airs 7/9/24) Tony gives you a rundown of some of the highlights of the 5th annual Summit. ONLINE and FREE to attend. Tickets available at www.pickleballsummit.com

#podcast #podcastclips #pickleballcoach

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Mastering Pickleball: High Percentage Plays for Every Skill Level

Pickleball Therapy July 9, 2024 3:50 pm

The Pickleball Summit kicks off this week with a couple of new pre-Summit events, including an "Ask Me Anything" livestream with CJ & Tony 7/9 and the "Pulse of Pickleball" panel with experts and influencers on 7/11. In this episode (full episode airs 7/9/24) Tony gives you a rundown of some of the highlights of the 5th annual Summit. ONLINE and FREE to attend. Tickets available at www.pickleballsummit.com

The Pickleball Summit kicks off this week with a couple of new pre-Summit events, including an "Ask Me Anything" livestream with CJ & Tony 7/9 and the "Pulse of Pickleball" panel with experts and influencers on 7/11. In this episode (full episode airs 7/9/24) Tony gives you a rundown of some of the highlights of the 5th annual Summit. ONLINE and FREE to attend. Tickets available at www.pickleballsummit.com

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Join Judit, Quang, and #1 Dylan Frazier at the 2024 Pickleball Summit

Pickleball Therapy July 9, 2024 10:30 am

I recently got into the Wordle craze (a bit late I know). Got me to thinking though – why do we like games like Wordle, Crosswords, Sudoku, etc.? And does this same thought process apply to pickleball? Start here: why do we play a game like Wordle? Is it because of the game’s solution? The solution, itself, is what we are after. Or is it because of the work it takes to get to the solution? The solution is relevant because we are working toward it, but the reason for the game is the steps it takes to get there. Stay with me here because it might just be the mental breakthrough you need to hear. Wordle does not teach me new words when I play it. In other words, I am not discovering a new word when I solve the puzzle. That is not the point of it. In any event, in a few weeks I will forget the ones from this week. That is not the point of it. The reason for playing Wordle is in the act itself of working to solve the puzzle. That is the point of it. In a year I will not remember the exact words I work on this week, but I will have gained the benefit of a more nimble mind, having worked through somewhere around 300+ Wordles during that time. Pickleball is exactly the same. What were your pickleball scores when you played on April 10, 2024? June 15, 2023? You get the picture. The scores do not matter. Neither do the outcomes of specific rallies (think it through – there’s no difference). What matters is that you are playing. You are hitting the ball. Trying to do your best each time you swing the paddle. The joy of pickleball is in the process – the playing. Not in the results – the winning or losing. Each time you play, you try to do the best you can. If you want to play better, you can study the game and put in some work. Even in those moments you can embrace the journey – because there is value in that. As you play, your life improves. Your body is better for it. Your mind is better for it. Your soul is better for it. Don’t let the outcomes rob you of the joy that is present with every shot you hit on a pickleball court. Outcomes are not the point of it. Playing is. Join us for the Summit. Get your ticket at pickleballsummit.com. And for the best coaching available, join us inside The Better Pickleball Academy. Visit BetterPickleball.com and click on classes to get a list of all our courses. See you there. Tony

I recently got into the Wordle craze (a bit late I know).

Got me to thinking though – why do we like games like Wordle, Crosswords, Sudoku, etc.? And does this same thought process apply to pickleball?

Start here: why do we play a game like Wordle?

Is it because of the game’s solution? The solution, itself, is what we are after.

Or is it because of the work it takes to get to the solution? The solution is relevant because we are working toward it, but the reason for the game is the steps it takes to get there.

Stay with me here because it might just be the mental breakthrough you need to hear.

Wordle does not teach me new words when I play it. In other words, I am not discovering a new word when I solve the puzzle. That is not the point of it.

In any event, in a few weeks I will forget the ones from this week. That is not the point of it.

The reason for playing Wordle is in the act itself of working to solve the puzzle. That is the point of it.

In a year I will not remember the exact words I work on this week, but I will have gained the benefit of a more nimble mind, having worked through somewhere around 300+ Wordles during that time.

Pickleball is exactly the same.

What were your pickleball scores when you played on April 10, 2024? June 15, 2023? You get the picture.

The scores do not matter. Neither do the outcomes of specific rallies (think it through – there’s no difference).

What matters is that you are playing. You are hitting the ball. Trying to do your best each time you swing the paddle.

The joy of pickleball is in the process – the playing. Not in the results – the winning or losing.

Each time you play, you try to do the best you can. If you want to play better, you can study the game and put in some work. Even in those moments you can embrace the journey – because there is value in that.

As you play, your life improves. Your body is better for it. Your mind is better for it. Your soul is better for it.

Don’t let the outcomes rob you of the joy that is present with every shot you hit on a pickleball court. Outcomes are not the point of it. Playing is.

Join us for the Summit. Get your ticket at pickleballsummit.com.

And for the best coaching available, join us inside The Better Pickleball Academy. Visit BetterPickleball.com and click on classes to get a list of all our courses.

See you there.

Tony

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What do you REALLY need to play awesome pickleball? PLUS PickleWordle - Episode 199

Pickleball Therapy July 5, 2024 8:00 am

We all get advice – YouTube, friendly local player, partner. What do we do with it? Step 1: Remember that you have agency over your pickleball journey. This means that you get to decide whether to take the tip or say “get that outta here” (note – you can say it in your mind). Here’s the thing: 45% of the advice you hear out there is plain wrong. And 54% of the advice may be right in the general sense of the term, but it is not right for you at this stage (wrong for a different reason). That leaves 1% of the advice being right and, importantly, right for you. How do you know where a particular piece of advice falls: the wrong, the not right now, or the 1% that is just what I need? To quote Shakespeare, “therein lies the rub.” It is figuring out both what is correct and also what it is that will most benefit you right now. Or at least staying away from what will be detrimental to your game. If you are not yet sure how to decide, you will want to identify a mentor. This is a person with more knowledge who can help you navigate the sea of information out there. If you do not have such a mentor, CJ and I are happy to help.  Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Thank you for the shoutout on YouTube Alan Tony I have been listening to your pickleball therapy shows from the beginning. I know without a doubt that I am a better player because of your podcasts but more importantly a better person. Your presentations can be a benefit not only in pickleball but in life in general. Keep it up and thank you for your time you invest to create these podcasts. Coach Pete Scales course here. (https://secure.betterpickleball.com/checkout/winning-the-mental-game) More courses inside Better Pickleball Academy here. (https://betterpickleball.com/academy/) Join us for the Pickleball Summit (https://www.pickleballsummit.com/) The Pickleball System (https://betterpickleball.com/system/) Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony

We all get advice – YouTube, friendly local player, partner. What do we do with it?


Step 1: Remember that you have agency over your pickleball journey. This means that you get to decide whether to take the tip or say “get that outta here” (note – you can say it in your mind).


Here’s the thing: 45% of the advice you hear out there is plain wrong. And 54% of the advice may be right in the general sense of the term, but it is not right for you at this stage (wrong for a different reason). That leaves 1% of the advice being right and, importantly, right for you.


How do you know where a particular piece of advice falls: the wrong, the not right now, or the 1% that is just what I need?


To quote Shakespeare, “therein lies the rub.” It is figuring out both what is correct and also what it is that will most benefit you right now. Or at least staying away from what will be detrimental to your game.


If you are not yet sure how to decide, you will want to identify a mentor. This is a person with more knowledge who can help you navigate the sea of information out there. If you do not have such a mentor, CJ and I are happy to help. 


Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.


Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.


Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.


Thank you for the shoutout on YouTube Alan


Tony I have been listening to your pickleball therapy shows from the beginning. I know without a doubt that I am a better player because of your podcasts but more importantly a better person. Your presentations can be a benefit not only in pickleball but in life in general. Keep it up and thank you for your time you invest to create these podcasts.


Coach Pete Scales course here.
(https://secure.betterpickleball.com/checkout/winning-the-mental-game)
More courses inside Better Pickleball Academy here. (https://betterpickleball.com/academy/)


Join us for the Pickleball Summit (https://www.pickleballsummit.com/)


The Pickleball System (https://betterpickleball.com/system/)




Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.


Tony

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Get that Advice Outta Here – how to deal with unsolicited pickleball tips

Pickleball Therapy June 28, 2024 8:33 am

We all get advice – YouTube, friendly local player, partner. What do we do with it? Step 1: Remember that you have agency over your pickleball journey. This means that you get to decide whether to take the tip or say “get that outta here” (note – you can say it in your mind). Here’s the thing: 45% of the advice you hear out there is plain wrong. And 54% of the advice may be right in the general sense of the term, but it is not right for you at this stage (wrong for a different reason). That leaves 1% of the advice being right and, importantly, right for you. How do you know where a particular piece of advice falls: the wrong, the not right now, or the 1% that is just what I need? To quote Shakespeare, “therein lies the rub.” It is figuring out both what is correct and also what it is that will most benefit you right now. Or at least staying away from what will be detrimental to your game. If you are not yet sure how to decide, you will want to identify a mentor. This is a person with more knowledge who can help you navigate the sea of information out there. If you do not have such a mentor, CJ and I are happy to help. Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking. Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application. Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here. Thank you for the shoutout on YouTube Alan Tony I have been listening to your pickleball therapy shows from the beginning. I know without a doubt that I am a better player because of your podcasts but more importantly a better person. Your presentations can be a benefit not only in pickleball but in life in general. Keep it up and thank you for your time you invest to create these podcasts. Coach Pete Scales course here: https://secure.betterpickleball.com/checkout/winning-the-mental-game More courses inside Better Pickleball Academy here: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Join us for the Pickleball Summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Embrace the journey and enjoy the process. Tony

We all get advice – YouTube, friendly local player, partner. What do we do with it?

Step 1: Remember that you have agency over your pickleball journey. This means that you get to decide whether to take the tip or say “get that outta here” (note – you can say it in your mind).

Here’s the thing: 45% of the advice you hear out there is plain wrong. And 54% of the advice may be right in the general sense of the term, but it is not right for you at this stage (wrong for a different reason). That leaves 1% of the advice being right and, importantly, right for you.

How do you know where a particular piece of advice falls: the wrong, the not right now, or the 1% that is just what I need?

To quote Shakespeare, “therein lies the rub.” It is figuring out both what is correct and also what it is that will most benefit you right now. Or at least staying away from what will be detrimental to your game.

If you are not yet sure how to decide, you will want to identify a mentor. This is a person with more knowledge who can help you navigate the sea of information out there. If you do not have such a mentor, CJ and I are happy to help.

Subscribe to our email list at BetterPickleball.com. This will give you access to our weekly newsletter and keep you in the loop on the latest in pickleball thinking.

Follow our podcast, Pickleball Therapy, as well as our YouTube channels, In2Pickle and Better Pickleball. You will know that the information you are receiving comes from trusted sources and has been thought out in terms of being correct and having wide application.

Once you develop a deeper understanding of the game, including its framework, you will be in a position to make your own decisions about what advice stays and what advice can get outta here.

Thank you for the shoutout on YouTube Alan

Tony I have been listening to your pickleball therapy shows from the beginning. I know without a doubt that I am a better player because of your podcasts but more importantly a better person. Your presentations can be a benefit not only in pickleball but in life in general. Keep it up and thank you for your time you invest to create these podcasts.

Coach Pete Scales course here: https://secure.betterpickleball.com/checkout/winning-the-mental-game

More courses inside Better Pickleball Academy here: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

Join us for the Pickleball Summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Embrace the journey and enjoy the process.

Tony

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Get that Advice Outta Here – how to deal with unsolicited pickleball tips- Episode 198

Pickleball Therapy June 28, 2024 8:00 am

We explore the idea that the vast majority of pickleball players would benefit from working on their movement and footwork before the third shot drop. #podcast #podcastclips #pickleball #pickleballcoach Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/ Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ Check out our Academy courses- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Be well Tony

We explore the idea that the vast majority of pickleball players would benefit from working on their movement and footwork before the third shot drop.
#podcast #podcastclips #pickleball #pickleballcoach

Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/
Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/
Check out our Academy courses- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/
The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Be well
Tony

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Is the Third Shot Drop Important? Debunking a Common Myth in Pickleball

Pickleball Therapy June 24, 2024 10:00 am

The myth is damaging because even the pro's average out to a 50% win/lose ratio overtime when against the same skill level. #podcast #podcastclips #pickleball #pickleballcoach Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/ Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ Check out our Academy courses- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Be well Tony

The myth is damaging because even the pro's average out to a 50% win/lose ratio overtime when against the same skill level.
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Unlocking Success in Sports: The Myth of Always Winning

Pickleball Therapy June 23, 2024 11:28 pm

Pickleball coaching is a balancing act that needs to be tailored to your current skill level and techniques. #podcast #podcastclips #pickleball #pickleballcoach Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/ Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ Check out our Academy courses- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Be well Tony

Pickleball coaching is a balancing act that needs to be tailored to your current skill level and techniques.
#podcast #podcastclips #pickleball #pickleballcoach

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Unlocking Pickleball Success: Practical Coaching Advice for Every Skill Level

Pickleball Therapy June 22, 2024 9:52 pm

Positive energy with your pickleball partner will lead to a better experience and higher performance out on the court. #podcast #podcastclips #pickleball #pickleballdoubles Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/ Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ Check out our Academy courses- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Be well Tony

Positive energy with your pickleball partner will lead to a better experience and higher performance out on the court.
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Achieve Team Performance with Positive Energy: Tips for Pickleball Success

Pickleball Therapy June 21, 2024 10:00 am

To be a complete pickleball player you need a third shot drop.   Seems simple enough but, as with many things in life, once you scratch at it a little you find out that it is not quite that simple.   Before players start losing their mind reading the next words, let me make this one thing clear: in a hypothetical, what do you need to play a complete pickleball game, the third shot drop plays an important role. That is not the point of this article. Rather, the point is that a third shot drop alone is not the trick. And the other part will give you more benefit now.   Here’s the reality of the third shot drop: the shot is but a piece of a larger puzzle. To get the benefit of even the best third shot drop, you need to know and be able to navigate:   1.     Movement – both for the hitting player and their partner (the non-hitting player) 2.     Angles and angle coverage 3.     Propensities and likely counters to your third shot drop   Otherwise, you end up with an ineffective piece of the puzzle: a third shot drop that does not do what you want it to.   Rather than focusing on your third shot drop at first, consider spending your time on the movement piece. And specifically, recognizing when NOT to move forward on the third shot. You are going to need this anyways and it will give you benefit now.   As a side note here, think of how many times you end up winning the point on the serve team when you have not made it up to the NVZ line because you stayed in a good position and were able to extend the rally. We demonstrate this in our November 2023 video on In2Pickle (YouTube) entitled “The Pickleball Third Shot (Drop?) You ACTUALLY NEED to Win” Pickleballsummit.com (https://www.pickleballsummit.com/?sc=rp6M5znR&ac=4hdUUS01) to get your free Summit ticket. You are not going to want to miss the 2024 Summit. To get real answers to your pickleball questions, check out our courses inside The Better Pickleball Academy (https://betterpickleball.com/academy/)   Enjoy this week's podcast and see you next week. Tony  

To be a complete pickleball player you need a third shot drop.


 


Seems simple enough but, as with many things in life, once you scratch at it a little you find out that it is not quite that simple.


 


Before players start losing their mind reading the next words, let me make this one thing clear: in a hypothetical, what do you need to play a complete pickleball game, the third shot drop plays an important role. That is not the point of this article. Rather, the point is that a third shot drop alone is not the trick. And the other part will give you more benefit now.


 


Here’s the reality of the third shot drop: the shot is but a piece of a larger puzzle. To get the benefit of even the best third shot drop, you need to know and be able to navigate:


 


1.     Movement – both for the hitting player and their partner (the non-hitting player)


2.     Angles and angle coverage


3.     Propensities and likely counters to your third shot drop


 


Otherwise, you end up with an ineffective piece of the puzzle: a third shot drop that does not do what you want it to.


 


Rather than focusing on your third shot drop at first, consider spending your time on the movement piece. And specifically, recognizing when NOT to move forward on the third shot. You are going to need this anyways and it will give you benefit now.


 


As a side note here, think of how many times you end up winning the point on the serve team when you have not made it up to the NVZ line because you stayed in a good position and were able to extend the rally. We demonstrate this in our November 2023 video on In2Pickle (YouTube) entitled “The Pickleball Third Shot (Drop?) You ACTUALLY NEED to Win”


Pickleballsummit.com (https://www.pickleballsummit.com/?sc=rp6M5znR&ac=4hdUUS01) to get your free Summit ticket. You are not going to want to miss the 2024 Summit.


To get real answers to your pickleball questions, check out our courses inside The Better Pickleball Academy (https://betterpickleball.com/academy/)


 


Enjoy this week's podcast and see you next week.


Tony


 

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More important than your third shot drop - you heard it here first!

Pickleball Therapy June 21, 2024 8:26 am

To be a complete pickleball player you need a third shot drop. Seems simple enough but, as with many things in life, once you scratch at it a little you find out that it is not quite that simple. Before players start losing their mind reading the next words, let me make this one thing clear: in a hypothetical, what do you need to play a complete pickleball game, the third shot drop plays an important role. That is not the point of this article. Rather, the point is that a third shot drop alone is not the trick. And the other part will give you more benefit now. Here’s the reality of the third shot drop: the shot is but a piece of a larger puzzle. To get the benefit of even the best third shot drop, you need to know and be able to navigate: 1. Movement – both for the hitting player and their partner (the non-hitting player) 2. Angles and angle coverage 3. Propensities and likely counters to your third shot drop Otherwise, you end up with an ineffective piece of the puzzle: a third shot drop that does not do what you want it to. Rather than focusing on your third shot drop at first, consider spending your time on the movement piece. And specifically, recognizing when NOT to move forward on the third shot. You are going to need this anyways and it will give you benefit now. As a side note here, think of how many times you end up winning the point on the serve team when you have not made it up to the NVZ line because you stayed in a good position and were able to extend the rally. We demonstrate this in our November 2023 video on In2Pickle (YouTube) entitled “The Pickleball Third Shot (Drop?) You ACTUALLY NEED to Win” https://www.pickleballsummit.com/?sc=rp6M5znR&ac=4hdUUS01 to get your free Summit ticket. You are not going to want to miss the 2024 Summit. To get real answers to your pickleball questions, check out our courses inside The Better Pickleball Academy- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Enjoy this week's podcast and see you next week. Tony

To be a complete pickleball player you need a third shot drop.

Seems simple enough but, as with many things in life, once you scratch at it a little you find out that it is not quite that simple.

Before players start losing their mind reading the next words, let me make this one thing clear: in a hypothetical, what do you need to play a complete pickleball game, the third shot drop plays an important role. That is not the point of this article. Rather, the point is that a third shot drop alone is not the trick. And the other part will give you more benefit now.

Here’s the reality of the third shot drop: the shot is but a piece of a larger puzzle. To get the benefit of even the best third shot drop, you need to know and be able to navigate:

1. Movement – both for the hitting player and their partner (the non-hitting player)
2. Angles and angle coverage
3. Propensities and likely counters to your third shot drop

Otherwise, you end up with an ineffective piece of the puzzle: a third shot drop that does not do what you want it to.

Rather than focusing on your third shot drop at first, consider spending your time on the movement piece. And specifically, recognizing when NOT to move forward on the third shot. You are going to need this anyways and it will give you benefit now.

As a side note here, think of how many times you end up winning the point on the serve team when you have not made it up to the NVZ line because you stayed in a good position and were able to extend the rally. We demonstrate this in our November 2023 video on In2Pickle (YouTube) entitled “The Pickleball Third Shot (Drop?) You ACTUALLY NEED to Win”

https://www.pickleballsummit.com/?sc=rp6M5znR&ac=4hdUUS01 to get your free Summit ticket. You are not going to want to miss the 2024 Summit.

To get real answers to your pickleball questions, check out our courses inside The Better Pickleball Academy- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

Enjoy this week's podcast and see you next week.

Tony

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More important than your third shot drop - you heard it here first!- Episode 197

Pickleball Therapy June 21, 2024 8:00 am

Setting the right expectations for a pickleball partner is key to avoiding frustration out on the court. #podcast #podcastclips #pickleball #pickleballdoubles Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/ Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ Check out our Academy courses- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Be well Tony

Setting the right expectations for a pickleball partner is key to avoiding frustration out on the court. #podcast #podcastclips #pickleball #pickleballdoubles

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Tony

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How Unrealistic Expectations Can Lead to Disappointment in Pickleball Relationships

Pickleball Therapy June 20, 2024 8:00 am

Managing positive energy is an important component of pickleball doubles. #pickleball #pickleballdoubles #podcast Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/ Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ Check out our Academy courses- https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Be well Tony

Managing positive energy is an important component of pickleball doubles.
#pickleball #pickleballdoubles #podcast

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The Challenges of Expectations in Pickleball Partnerships

Pickleball Therapy June 19, 2024 4:40 pm

We are friends. Playing a pickleball game. One of us will win and one of us will lose. That is just the way of things.   Imagine a world where you went into the game like this:   1.     I know that no matter what, either my team or my friends opposite me on the court will be able to celebrate the win. 2.     I also know that no matter what, the other one of us will walk away with something to add to their games.   I was reminded of this take on the succinct, “win or learn” idea this past weekend at the conclusion of the French Open semi-final. Specifically, Janik Sinner had just lost after a back-and-forth battle with his respected adversary, Carlos Alcaraz.   While Janik was disappointed at not winning – perfectly normal – he was able to immediately reframe the loss as an opportunity. He knows that there is a lot of tennis left in him, and in Carlos. And that they will meet again. Between now and then, Janik has the opportunity to work on his game so that the next time, Carlos is the one who leaves with a lesson to work on.   Having this sort of improved perspective can:   ·       help all of us avoid the needless downside when we, unavoidably, lose one or more pickleball games, and ·       actually gain from the experience so that we can continue to grow as players. Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/ Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ Check out our Academy courses: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Check out Total Pickleball, Use code Better10 at checkout- https://www.totalpickleball.com/?from=wepic   Be well   Tony

We are friends. Playing a pickleball game. One of us will win and one of us will lose. That is just the way of things.


 


Imagine a world where you went into the game like this:


 


1.     I know that no matter what, either my team or my friends opposite me on the court will be able to celebrate the win.


2.     I also know that no matter what, the other one of us will walk away with something to add to their games.


 


I was reminded of this take on the succinct, “win or learn” idea this past weekend at the conclusion of the French Open semi-final. Specifically, Janik Sinner had just lost after a back-and-forth battle with his respected adversary, Carlos Alcaraz.


 


While Janik was disappointed at not winning – perfectly normal – he was able to immediately reframe the loss as an opportunity. He knows that there is a lot of tennis left in him, and in Carlos. And that they will meet again. Between now and then, Janik has the opportunity to work on his game so that the next time, Carlos is the one who leaves with a lesson to work on.


 


Having this sort of improved perspective can:


 


·       help all of us avoid the needless downside when we, unavoidably, lose one or more pickleball games, and


·       actually gain from the experience so that we can continue to grow as players.


Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/


Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/


Check out our Academy courses: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/


The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/


Check out Total Pickleball, Use code Better10 at checkout- https://www.totalpickleball.com/?from=wepic


 


Be well


 


Tony

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Set the Right Partner Expectation or Else PLUS Lesson from the French Open

Pickleball Therapy June 14, 2024 8:29 am

A common anecdote which highlights that unorthodox pickleball is fine at the end of the day. After all, pickleball is just a game. If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube. I’ll see you there. Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatab... Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/ Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/ Our upcoming summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

A common anecdote which highlights that unorthodox pickleball is fine at the end of the day. After all, pickleball is just a game.

If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube.

I’ll see you there.

Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatab...

Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/

Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/

Our upcoming summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

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Unconventional Pickleball from a Volleyball Player #pickleballcoach #podcast

Pickleball Therapy June 14, 2024 8:00 am

We are friends. Playing a pickleball game. One of us will win and one of us will lose. That is just the way of things. Imagine a world where you went into the game like this: 1. I know that no matter what, either my team or my friends opposite me on the court will be able to celebrate the win. 2. I also know that no matter what, the other one of us will walk away with something to add to their games. I was reminded of this take on the succinct, “win or learn” idea this past weekend at the conclusion of the French Open semi-final. Specifically, Janik Sinner had just lost after a back-and-forth battle with his respected adversary, Carlos Alcaraz. While Janik was disappointed at not winning – perfectly normal – he was able to immediately reframe the loss as an opportunity. He knows that there is a lot of tennis left in him, and in Carlos. And that they will meet again. Between now and then, Janik has the opportunity to work on his game so that the next time, Carlos is the one who leaves with a lesson to work on. Having this sort of improved perspective can: · help all of us avoid the needless downside when we, unavoidably, lose one or more pickleball games, and · actually gain from the experience so that we can continue to grow as players. Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/ Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ Check out our Academy courses: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Check out Total Pickleball, Use code Better10 at checkout- https://www.totalpickleball.com/?from=wepic Be well Tony

We are friends. Playing a pickleball game. One of us will win and one of us will lose. That is just the way of things.

Imagine a world where you went into the game like this:

1. I know that no matter what, either my team or my friends opposite me on the court will be able to celebrate the win.
2. I also know that no matter what, the other one of us will walk away with something to add to their games.

I was reminded of this take on the succinct, “win or learn” idea this past weekend at the conclusion of the French Open semi-final. Specifically, Janik Sinner had just lost after a back-and-forth battle with his respected adversary, Carlos Alcaraz.

While Janik was disappointed at not winning – perfectly normal – he was able to immediately reframe the loss as an opportunity. He knows that there is a lot of tennis left in him, and in Carlos. And that they will meet again. Between now and then, Janik has the opportunity to work on his game so that the next time, Carlos is the one who leaves with a lesson to work on.

Having this sort of improved perspective can:

· help all of us avoid the needless downside when we, unavoidably, lose one or more pickleball games, and
· actually gain from the experience so that we can continue to grow as players.

Join our email list- https://betterpickleball.com/

Register for the upcoming summit- https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

Check out our Academy courses: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

The Pickleball System- https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Check out Total Pickleball, Use code Better10 at checkout- https://www.totalpickleball.com/?from=wepic

Be well

Tony

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Set the Right Partner Expectation or Else PLUS Lesson from the French Open- Episode 196

Pickleball Therapy June 14, 2024 8:00 am

An often neglected aspect of pickleball is the mental game. Spending some of your valuable time empowering your mindset, pound for pound, will lead to better outcomes out on the pickleball court. If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube. I’ll see you there. Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatab... Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/ Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/ Our upcoming summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

An often neglected aspect of pickleball is the mental game. Spending some of your valuable time empowering your mindset, pound for pound, will lead to better outcomes out on the pickleball court.

If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube.

I’ll see you there.

Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatab...

Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/

Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/

Our upcoming summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

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Master Your Mental Game to Reach New Heights in Pickleball #pickleballcoach #podcast

Pickleball Therapy June 13, 2024 8:00 am

An interesting pickleball anecdote that highlights how keeping the positivity up during partner play yields great results. If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube. I’ll see you there. Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatab... Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/ Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/ Our upcoming summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

An interesting pickleball anecdote that highlights how keeping the positivity up during partner play yields great results.

If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube.

I’ll see you there.

Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatab...

Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/

Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/

Our upcoming summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

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Keep the Energy Positive in Doubles Play #pickleballcoach #podcast

Pickleball Therapy June 12, 2024 8:00 am

I was reminded of an important concept speaking to one of our team members who is a volleyball player converted to pickleball.   The conversation went something like this (group setting):   Me:      “Hard to lob Emily as she can get up in the air.” Emily:  “Yeah and I even like to jump when I do not have to.” Me:      “I’ve seen it. Ball can be at Emily’s head height and she is full in the air smashing that ball.” Emily:  “It makes me happy to jump like that.” Me:      “Good point. Happiness is paramount (or words to this effect).”   As coaches, CJ and I are spend a lot of time devising and sharing actionable guidance about the framework, objectives, strategies, and shots that a player can use to play a really good pickleball game.   BUT …   At the end of the day, we are playing a game. Or at least that is what it is supposed to be.   As you go through your growth process, it is important not to lose sight of this. A few examples:   1.     You want to learn that “killer” serve because every time you serve like that it puts a big smile on your face. Awesome. Then you should pursue that shot. Not because it is strategically significant, but because it makes you happy. 2.     You like hitting the ball hard. That is what makes you happiest in the world. Then, by all means, keep doing it. You may not be able to advance as far as a player as you would if you added a soft game component. But as long as you understand that and are still happier hitting hard, then continue doing what makes you happy. That is paramount. 3.     If you like jumping to hit the shots (it makes you smile), then continue doing it.   There is nothing wrong with playing pickleball in a way that makes you happy. And there is nothing inconsistent with understanding that X is better for you but choosing to do Y because you want to. It is no different than enjoying a doughnut or other sweet treat even though we know that is not what a dietitian would probably advise.   If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube.   I’ll see you there. Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatable-partner-play/ Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/ Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/ Our upcoming summit:  https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

I was reminded of an important concept speaking to one of our team members who is a volleyball player converted to pickleball.


 


The conversation went something like this (group setting):


 


Me:      “Hard to lob Emily as she can get up in the air.”


Emily:  “Yeah and I even like to jump when I do not have to.”


Me:      “I’ve seen it. Ball can be at Emily’s head height and she is full in the air smashing that ball.”


Emily:  “It makes me happy to jump like that.”


Me:      “Good point. Happiness is paramount (or words to this effect).”


 


As coaches, CJ and I are spend a lot of time devising and sharing actionable guidance about the framework, objectives, strategies, and shots that a player can use to play a really good pickleball game.


 


BUT …


 


At the end of the day, we are playing a game. Or at least that is what it is supposed to be.


 


As you go through your growth process, it is important not to lose sight of this. A few examples:


 


1.     You want to learn that “killer” serve because every time you serve like that it puts a big smile on your face. Awesome. Then you should pursue that shot. Not because it is strategically significant, but because it makes you happy.


2.     You like hitting the ball hard. That is what makes you happiest in the world. Then, by all means, keep doing it. You may not be able to advance as far as a player as you would if you added a soft game component. But as long as you understand that and are still happier hitting hard, then continue doing what makes you happy. That is paramount.


3.     If you like jumping to hit the shots (it makes you smile), then continue doing it.


 


There is nothing wrong with playing pickleball in a way that makes you happy. And there is nothing inconsistent with understanding that X is better for you but choosing to do Y because you want to. It is no different than enjoying a doughnut or other sweet treat even though we know that is not what a dietitian would probably advise.


 


If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube.


 


I’ll see you there.


Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/


The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatable-partner-play/


Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/


Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/


Our upcoming summit:  https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

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Are you happy playing pickleball? PLUS Self 1 and Self 2

Pickleball Therapy June 7, 2024 8:28 am

I was reminded of an important concept speaking to one of our team members who is a volleyball player converted to pickleball. The conversation went something like this (group setting): Me: “Hard to lob Emily as she can get up in the air.” Emily: “Yeah and I even like to jump when I do not have to.” Me: “I’ve seen it. Ball can be at Emily’s head height and she is full in the air smashing that ball.” Emily: “It makes me happy to jump like that.” Me: “Good point. Happiness is paramount (or words to this effect).” As coaches, CJ and I are spend a lot of time devising and sharing actionable guidance about the framework, objectives, strategies, and shots that a player can use to play a really good pickleball game. BUT … At the end of the day, we are playing a game. Or at least that is what it is supposed to be. As you go through your growth process, it is important not to lose sight of this. A few examples: 1. You want to learn that “killer” serve because every time you serve like that it puts a big smile on your face. Awesome. Then you should pursue that shot. Not because it is strategically significant, but because it makes you happy. 2. You like hitting the ball hard. That is what makes you happiest in the world. Then, by all means, keep doing it. You may not be able to advance as far as a player as you would if you added a soft game component. But as long as you understand that and are still happier hitting hard, then continue doing what makes you happy. That is paramount. 3. If you like jumping to hit the shots (it makes you smile), then continue doing it. There is nothing wrong with playing pickleball in a way that makes you happy. And there is nothing inconsistent with understanding that X is better for you but choosing to do Y because you want to. It is no different than enjoying a doughnut or other sweet treat even though we know that is not what a dietitian would probably advise. If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube. I’ll see you there. Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatable-partner-play/ Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/ Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/ Our upcoming summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

I was reminded of an important concept speaking to one of our team members who is a volleyball player converted to pickleball.

The conversation went something like this (group setting):

Me: “Hard to lob Emily as she can get up in the air.”
Emily: “Yeah and I even like to jump when I do not have to.”
Me: “I’ve seen it. Ball can be at Emily’s head height and she is full in the air smashing that ball.”
Emily: “It makes me happy to jump like that.”
Me: “Good point. Happiness is paramount (or words to this effect).”

As coaches, CJ and I are spend a lot of time devising and sharing actionable guidance about the framework, objectives, strategies, and shots that a player can use to play a really good pickleball game.

BUT …

At the end of the day, we are playing a game. Or at least that is what it is supposed to be.

As you go through your growth process, it is important not to lose sight of this. A few examples:

1. You want to learn that “killer” serve because every time you serve like that it puts a big smile on your face. Awesome. Then you should pursue that shot. Not because it is strategically significant, but because it makes you happy.
2. You like hitting the ball hard. That is what makes you happiest in the world. Then, by all means, keep doing it. You may not be able to advance as far as a player as you would if you added a soft game component. But as long as you understand that and are still happier hitting hard, then continue doing what makes you happy. That is paramount.
3. If you like jumping to hit the shots (it makes you smile), then continue doing it.

There is nothing wrong with playing pickleball in a way that makes you happy. And there is nothing inconsistent with understanding that X is better for you but choosing to do Y because you want to. It is no different than enjoying a doughnut or other sweet treat even though we know that is not what a dietitian would probably advise.

If you like this sort of conversation, join me inside Pickleball Therapy. It is a podcast. And it is available everywhere, even on YouTube.

I’ll see you there.

Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

The Winning Edge: Unbeatable Partner Play: https://betterpickleball.com/unbeatable-partner-play/

Check out our recommended resources: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/

Join Better Pickleball Facebook Community: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1166083211224349/

Our upcoming summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

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Are you happy playing pickleball? PLUS Self 1 and Self 2

Pickleball Therapy June 7, 2024 8:00 am

A positive perspective will only strengthen your confidence to attain the fullest experience out of the game that we all love. This is the sort of thing we dive into each week on Pickleball Therapy. We aim to be an oasis in an otherwise sparse landscape where you can come in and get some shade and a sip of water. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and also on YouTube. Just type in Pickleball Therapy and see what it is all about. Come in out of the sun and take a respite. We’ll be there. Send us an email: therapy@betterpickleball.com THE Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

A positive perspective will only strengthen your confidence to attain the fullest experience out of the game that we all love.

This is the sort of thing we dive into each week on Pickleball Therapy. We aim to be an oasis in an otherwise sparse landscape where you can come in and get some shade and a sip of water. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and also on YouTube. Just type in Pickleball Therapy and see what it is all about.

Come in out of the sun and take a respite. We’ll be there.

Send us an email: therapy@betterpickleball.com

THE Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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Keep Your Pickleball Game on Track With a Positive Perspective #pickleballcoach #podcast

Pickleball Therapy June 5, 2024 8:07 pm

A strong mental mindset helps weather any storm on your pickleball path. This is the sort of thing we dive into each week on Pickleball Therapy. We aim to be an oasis in an otherwise sparse landscape where you can come in and get some shade and a sip of water. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and also on YouTube. Just type in Pickleball Therapy and see what it is all about. Come in out of the sun and take a respite. We’ll be there. Send us an email: therapy@betterpickleball.com THE Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

A strong mental mindset helps weather any storm on your pickleball path.

This is the sort of thing we dive into each week on Pickleball Therapy. We aim to be an oasis in an otherwise sparse landscape where you can come in and get some shade and a sip of water. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and also on YouTube. Just type in Pickleball Therapy and see what it is all about.

Come in out of the sun and take a respite. We’ll be there.

Send us an email: therapy@betterpickleball.com

THE Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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Mastering Your Mindset: The Key to Success in Pickleball #pickleballcoach #podcast

Pickleball Therapy June 5, 2024 8:07 pm

Your Relationship with Pickleball   Much of the information available about pickleball has to do with the details: How do I hit a certain shot? What is the latest paddle thing going on? What is the rule about [__________]?   There are many fewer resources that tackle our relationship with pickleball. The term “relationship” is one we use very intentionally. If you are reading these words, then you are more than just a once in a while player of the sport called pickleball. Rather, you are someone who enjoys a multi-faceted relationship with pickleball.   Social, exercise, personal growth, fun, challenge, activity, grounding, addiction – all words used by pickleball players to describe why they play pickleball. Our relationship usually encompasses a combination of several of these terms. Thinking of it as a “relationship” more accurately captures the importance and extent of our interaction with pickleball.   Why is this important? Because it signals to us that there is more to it than just finding the key to that perfect third shot drop. There is a bigger picture to our interaction with pickleball. Understanding this will allow us to enjoy the fullest experience and get the most out of our sport.   This is the sort of thing we dive into each week on Pickleball Therapy. We aim to be an oasis in an otherwise sparse landscape where you can come in and get some shade and a sip of water. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and also on YouTube. Just type in Pickleball Therapy and see what it is all about.   Come in out of the sun and take a respite. We’ll be there. Send us an email: therapy@betterpickleball.com THE Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Your Relationship with Pickleball


 


Much of the information available about pickleball has to do with the details: How do I hit a certain shot? What is the latest paddle thing going on? What is the rule about [__________]?


 


There are many fewer resources that tackle our relationship with pickleball. The term “relationship” is one we use very intentionally. If you are reading these words, then you are more than just a once in a while player of the sport called pickleball. Rather, you are someone who enjoys a multi-faceted relationship with pickleball.


 


Social, exercise, personal growth, fun, challenge, activity, grounding, addiction – all words used by pickleball players to describe why they play pickleball. Our relationship usually encompasses a combination of several of these terms. Thinking of it as a “relationship” more accurately captures the importance and extent of our interaction with pickleball.


 


Why is this important? Because it signals to us that there is more to it than just finding the key to that perfect third shot drop. There is a bigger picture to our interaction with pickleball. Understanding this will allow us to enjoy the fullest experience and get the most out of our sport.


 


This is the sort of thing we dive into each week on Pickleball Therapy. We aim to be an oasis in an otherwise sparse landscape where you can come in and get some shade and a sip of water. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and also on YouTube. Just type in Pickleball Therapy and see what it is all about.


 


Come in out of the sun and take a respite. We’ll be there.



Send us an email: therapy@betterpickleball.com


THE Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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Why Pickleball Therapy Benefits us All- Special Episode

Pickleball Therapy June 5, 2024 8:44 am

Your Relationship with Pickleball Much of the information available about pickleball has to do with the details: How do I hit a certain shot? What is the latest paddle thing going on? What is the rule about [__________]? There are many fewer resources that tackle our relationship with pickleball. The term “relationship” is one we use very intentionally. If you are reading these words, then you are more than just a once in a while player of the sport called pickleball. Rather, you are someone who enjoys a multi-faceted relationship with pickleball. Social, exercise, personal growth, fun, challenge, activity, grounding, addiction – all words used by pickleball players to describe why they play pickleball. Our relationship usually encompasses a combination of several of these terms. Thinking of it as a “relationship” more accurately captures the importance and extent of our interaction with pickleball. Why is this important? Because it signals to us that there is more to it than just finding the key to that perfect third shot drop. There is a bigger picture to our interaction with pickleball. Understanding this will allow us to enjoy the fullest experience and get the most out of our sport. This is the sort of thing we dive into each week on Pickleball Therapy. We aim to be an oasis in an otherwise sparse landscape where you can come in and get some shade and a sip of water. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and also on YouTube. Just type in Pickleball Therapy and see what it is all about. Come in out of the sun and take a respite. We’ll be there. Send us an email: therapy@betterpickleball.com THE Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Your Relationship with Pickleball

Much of the information available about pickleball has to do with the details: How do I hit a certain shot? What is the latest paddle thing going on? What is the rule about [__________]?

There are many fewer resources that tackle our relationship with pickleball. The term “relationship” is one we use very intentionally. If you are reading these words, then you are more than just a once in a while player of the sport called pickleball. Rather, you are someone who enjoys a multi-faceted relationship with pickleball.

Social, exercise, personal growth, fun, challenge, activity, grounding, addiction – all words used by pickleball players to describe why they play pickleball. Our relationship usually encompasses a combination of several of these terms. Thinking of it as a “relationship” more accurately captures the importance and extent of our interaction with pickleball.

Why is this important? Because it signals to us that there is more to it than just finding the key to that perfect third shot drop. There is a bigger picture to our interaction with pickleball. Understanding this will allow us to enjoy the fullest experience and get the most out of our sport.

This is the sort of thing we dive into each week on Pickleball Therapy. We aim to be an oasis in an otherwise sparse landscape where you can come in and get some shade and a sip of water. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and also on YouTube. Just type in Pickleball Therapy and see what it is all about.

Come in out of the sun and take a respite. We’ll be there.

Send us an email: therapy@betterpickleball.com

THE Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

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Why Pickleball Therapy is so good for you - Special Episode

Pickleball Therapy June 5, 2024 8:15 am

Is losing 3-11 not fun for you? It might be - depending on how you look at it PLUS Too old or unskilled to play pickleball?   You just got done playing 6 games, never scoring more than 3 points in a game.   I try to share come encouragement by saying to you “It’s not the end of the world.” You agree but then add “But it’s less fun.”   Is it less fun? Let’s talk about it.   Oftentimes when we are thinking through arguably negative situations, like not scoring more than 3 points in a game for 6 games in a row, the negativity stems not from the situation itself. Rather, the negativity stems from our framing of the situation. The situation itself is neutral. It is we who imbue it with the negative.   Generally speaking, losing 3-11 is not as much fun as losing 5-11, is not as much fun as losing 9-11, is not as much fun as losing 13-15. And we haven’t yet even gotten to the winning side.   If we stopped here, then perhaps “But it’s less fun” would be correct.   There is, however, more road to explore. What about losing 1-11? Or the pickle 0-11?   Even worse, what about comparing 3-11 to not playing at all? Or being injured? Or [fill in the countless things that are nowhere near as fun as playing a pickleball game]?   With this framing, then the correct statement after a day of 3-11 games is “It was certainly more fun than the alternatives.”   This is the power of framing. You get to decide the relevant context that you place your day’s events in. Use your framing power to maintain a better perspective and enjoy a stronger relationship with pickleball (and everything else too).   If you enjoy this approach to the mental game, check out the Pickleball Therapy Podcast on all platforms (YouTube too). Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Join our email list: https://betterpickleball.com/ 2024 Better Pickleball Camps: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-training-camp-details/ Check out Tyrol shoes (https://tyrolpickleball.com/?rfsn=5851206.d03ea9&utm_source=cj) Use code BP10 at checkout (if you are a System member, use the code inside your course)   Stay well   Tony

Is losing 3-11 not fun for you? It might be - depending on how you look at it PLUS Too old or unskilled to play pickleball?


 


You just got done playing 6 games, never scoring more than 3 points in a game.


 


I try to share come encouragement by saying to you “It’s not the end of the world.” You agree but then add “But it’s less fun.”


 


Is it less fun? Let’s talk about it.


 


Oftentimes when we are thinking through arguably negative situations, like not scoring more than 3 points in a game for 6 games in a row, the negativity stems not from the situation itself. Rather, the negativity stems from our framing of the situation. The situation itself is neutral. It is we who imbue it with the negative.


 


Generally speaking, losing 3-11 is not as much fun as losing 5-11, is not as much fun as losing 9-11, is not as much fun as losing 13-15. And we haven’t yet even gotten to the winning side.


 


If we stopped here, then perhaps “But it’s less fun” would be correct.


 


There is, however, more road to explore. What about losing 1-11? Or the pickle 0-11?


 


Even worse, what about comparing 3-11 to not playing at all? Or being injured? Or [fill in the countless things that are nowhere near as fun as playing a pickleball game]?


 


With this framing, then the correct statement after a day of 3-11 games is “It was certainly more fun than the alternatives.”


 


This is the power of framing. You get to decide the relevant context that you place your day’s events in. Use your framing power to maintain a better perspective and enjoy a stronger relationship with pickleball (and everything else too).


 


If you enjoy this approach to the mental game, check out the Pickleball Therapy Podcast on all platforms (YouTube too).


Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/


Join our email list: https://betterpickleball.com/


2024 Better Pickleball Camps: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-training-camp-details/


Check out Tyrol shoes (https://tyrolpickleball.com/?rfsn=5851206.d03ea9&utm_source=cj) Use code BP10 at checkout (if you are a System member, use the code inside your course)


 


Stay well


 


Tony

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Is losing 3-11 not fun for you? It might be - depending on how you look at it PLUS Too old or uns...

Pickleball Therapy May 31, 2024 8:22 am

Is losing 3-11 not fun for you? It might be - depending on how you look at it PLUS Too old or unskilled to play pickleball? You just got done playing 6 games, never scoring more than 3 points in a game. I try to share come encouragement by saying to you “It’s not the end of the world.” You agree but then add “But it’s less fun.” Is it less fun? Let’s talk about it. Oftentimes when we are thinking through arguably negative situations, like not scoring more than 3 points in a game for 6 games in a row, the negativity stems not from the situation itself. Rather, the negativity stems from our framing of the situation. The situation itself is neutral. It is we who imbue it with the negative. Generally speaking, losing 3-11 is not as much fun as losing 5-11, is not as much fun as losing 9-11, is not as much fun as losing 13-15. And we haven’t yet even gotten to the winning side. If we stopped here, then perhaps “But it’s less fun” would be correct. There is, however, more road to explore. What about losing 1-11? Or the pickle 0-11? Even worse, what about comparing 3-11 to not playing at all? Or being injured? Or [fill in the countless things that are nowhere near as fun as playing a pickleball game]? With this framing, then the correct statement after a day of 3-11 games is “It was certainly more fun than the alternatives.” This is the power of framing. You get to decide the relevant context that you place your day’s events in. Use your framing power to maintain a better perspective and enjoy a stronger relationship with pickleball (and everything else too). If you enjoy this approach to the mental game, check out the Pickleball Therapy Podcast on all platforms (YouTube too). Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Join our email list: https://betterpickleball.com/ 2024 Better Pickleball Camps: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-training-camp-details/ Check out Tyrol shoes, Use code BP10 at checkout (if you are a System member, use the code inside your course): https://tyrolpickleball.com/?rfsn=5851206.d03ea9&utm_source=cj Stay well Tony

Is losing 3-11 not fun for you? It might be - depending on how you look at it PLUS Too old or unskilled to play pickleball?

You just got done playing 6 games, never scoring more than 3 points in a game.

I try to share come encouragement by saying to you “It’s not the end of the world.” You agree but then add “But it’s less fun.”

Is it less fun? Let’s talk about it.

Oftentimes when we are thinking through arguably negative situations, like not scoring more than 3 points in a game for 6 games in a row, the negativity stems not from the situation itself. Rather, the negativity stems from our framing of the situation. The situation itself is neutral. It is we who imbue it with the negative.

Generally speaking, losing 3-11 is not as much fun as losing 5-11, is not as much fun as losing 9-11, is not as much fun as losing 13-15. And we haven’t yet even gotten to the winning side.

If we stopped here, then perhaps “But it’s less fun” would be correct.

There is, however, more road to explore. What about losing 1-11? Or the pickle 0-11?

Even worse, what about comparing 3-11 to not playing at all? Or being injured? Or [fill in the countless things that are nowhere near as fun as playing a pickleball game]?

With this framing, then the correct statement after a day of 3-11 games is “It was certainly more fun than the alternatives.”

This is the power of framing. You get to decide the relevant context that you place your day’s events in. Use your framing power to maintain a better perspective and enjoy a stronger relationship with pickleball (and everything else too).

If you enjoy this approach to the mental game, check out the Pickleball Therapy Podcast on all platforms (YouTube too).

Join us inside The Pickleball Academy: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

Join our email list: https://betterpickleball.com/

2024 Better Pickleball Camps: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-training-camp-details/

Check out Tyrol shoes, Use code BP10 at checkout (if you are a System member, use the code inside your course): https://tyrolpickleball.com/?rfsn=5851206.d03ea9&utm_source=cj

Stay well

Tony

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Is losing 3-11 not fun for you? Let's find out PLUS Too old or unskilled to play pickleball?

Pickleball Therapy May 31, 2024 8:00 am

In this triple episode we address three different areas; things in the PPA that merits some conversation, hardwiring concept and, in the RIFF, we talk about putting your finger on the paddle. 1. On the PPA experience, I was watching two matches and I observed how flaws in the mental game spill over into your physical performance, shot making, execution, your thinking and ultimately decision making. There are good examples from those matches that I share with you in this episode.  It's very important not to lose sight of the mental side of the game to feel better and play better. 2. The second area we discuss is that we're subject to an exchange of inputs and outputs through our processing systems; our minds and our bodies. That's hardwiring and we can't change that, but there are few steps I'll share with you that you can take to help your conscious mind overcome subconscious feeling while you're playing, especially when it comes to survival circuit.  3. In the RIFF, I'm going to talk about putting your finger on the paddle, this is in response to a question that was asked recently by one of our system members.   Special episode reviewing Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin's book, The Pickleball Mindset: https://betterpickleball.com/1516-the-pickleball-mindset-our-review/ Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg Join us for the Live Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study   Get on the court with us for a Tournament Game Plan: https://betterpickleball.com/tournament-prep-program/ And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

In this triple episode we address three different areas; things in the PPA that merits some conversation, hardwiring concept and, in the RIFF, we talk about putting your finger on the paddle.


1. On the PPA experience, I was watching two matches and I observed how flaws in the mental game spill over into your physical performance, shot making, execution, your thinking and ultimately decision making. There are good examples from those matches that I share with you in this episode. 


It's very important not to lose sight of the mental side of the game to feel better and play better.


2. The second area we discuss is that we're subject to an exchange of inputs and outputs through our processing systems; our minds and our bodies. That's hardwiring and we can't change that, but there are few steps I'll share with you that you can take to help your conscious mind overcome subconscious feeling while you're playing, especially when it comes to survival circuit. 


3. In the RIFF, I'm going to talk about putting your finger on the paddle, this is in response to a question that was asked recently by one of our system members.
 
Special episode reviewing Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin's book, The Pickleball Mindset: https://betterpickleball.com/1516-the-pickleball-mindset-our-review/


Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg


Join us for the Live Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study
 
Get on the court with us for a Tournament Game Plan: https://betterpickleball.com/tournament-prep-program/


And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

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The PPA, Hardwiring, and Finger on the Paddle

Pickleball Therapy May 24, 2024 8:35 am

In this triple episode we address three different areas; things in the PPA that merits some conversation, hardwiring concept and, in the RIFF, we talk about putting your finger on the paddle. 1. On the PPA experience, I was watching two matches and I observed how flaws in the mental game spill over into your physical performance, shot making, execution, your thinking and ultimately decision making. There are good examples from those matches that I share with you in this episode. It's very important not to lose sight of the mental side of the game to feel better and play better. 2. The second area we discuss is that we're subject to an exchange of inputs and outputs through our processing systems; our minds and our bodies. That's hardwiring and we can't change that, but there are few steps I'll share with you that you can take to help your conscious mind overcome subconscious feeling while you're playing, especially when it comes to survival circuit. 3. In the RIFF, I'm going to talk about putting your finger on the paddle, this is in response to a question that was asked recently by one of our system members. Special episode reviewing Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin's book, The Pickleball Mindset: https://betterpickleball.com/1516-the-pickleball-mindset-our-review/ Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg Join us for the Live Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study Get on the court with us for a Tournament Game Plan: https://betterpickleball.com/tournament-prep-program/ And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

In this triple episode we address three different areas; things in the PPA that merits some conversation, hardwiring concept and, in the RIFF, we talk about putting your finger on the paddle.

1. On the PPA experience, I was watching two matches and I observed how flaws in the mental game spill over into your physical performance, shot making, execution, your thinking and ultimately decision making. There are good examples from those matches that I share with you in this episode.

It's very important not to lose sight of the mental side of the game to feel better and play better.

2. The second area we discuss is that we're subject to an exchange of inputs and outputs through our processing systems; our minds and our bodies. That's hardwiring and we can't change that, but there are few steps I'll share with you that you can take to help your conscious mind overcome subconscious feeling while you're playing, especially when it comes to survival circuit.

3. In the RIFF, I'm going to talk about putting your finger on the paddle, this is in response to a question that was asked recently by one of our system members.


Special episode reviewing Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin's book, The Pickleball Mindset: https://betterpickleball.com/1516-the-pickleball-mindset-our-review/

Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg

Join us for the Live Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study

Get on the court with us for a Tournament Game Plan: https://betterpickleball.com/tournament-prep-program/

And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

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Is there a best way to grip your paddle? PLUS Lea and Federico self-sabotage during the PPA Atlanta

Pickleball Therapy May 24, 2024 8:00 am

I had a chance to read this new book on the market, The Pickleball Mindset, that's written by my fellow senior professional, pickleball player, Dayne Gingrich, and his co-author, Jill Martin. One really powerful concept that Dayne and Jill address is to stop "chasing the win" and find your purpose. If you listen to this podcast you know we are big fans of defining our relationship with this sport and why we play pickleball. Thus my biggest takeaway was the idea of pre-accepting that anything can happen in a pickleball game, just like in life. The book has some nice nuggets that I'm going to share with you and also give you my thoughts about the book. At the end of the podcast I give you my verdict on whether I think it's worthwhile to dive into, if you haven't done so already. And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. Pickleball Mindset: The Blueprint for Peak Performance by Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/ Join us at our Pickleball Camps here: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/  Pickable Summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

I had a chance to read this new book on the market, The Pickleball Mindset, that's written by my fellow senior professional, pickleball player, Dayne Gingrich, and his co-author, Jill Martin.


One really powerful concept that Dayne and Jill address is to stop "chasing the win" and find your purpose.


If you listen to this podcast you know we are big fans of defining our relationship with this sport and why we play pickleball. Thus my biggest takeaway was the idea of pre-accepting that anything can happen in a pickleball game, just like in life.


The book has some nice nuggets that I'm going to share with you and also give you my thoughts about the book. At the end of the podcast I give you my verdict on whether I think it's worthwhile to dive into, if you haven't done so already.


And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.


Pickleball Mindset: The Blueprint for Peak Performance by Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/


Join us at our Pickleball Camps here: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/


The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ 


Pickable Summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

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The Pickleball Mindset - Our Review | Special Episode

Pickleball Therapy May 22, 2024 8:43 am

I had a chance to read this new book on the market, The Pickleball Mindset, that's written by my fellow senior professional, pickleball player, Dayne Gingrich, and his co-author, Jill Martin. One really powerful concept that Dayne and Jill address is to stop "chasing the win" and find your purpose. If you listen to this podcast you know we are big fans of defining our relationship with this sport and why we play pickleball. Thus my biggest takeaway was the idea of pre-accepting that anything can happen in a pickleball game, just like in life. The book has some nice nuggets that I'm going to share with you and also give you my thoughts about the book, and then at the end of the podcast, give you my verdict on whether I think it's worthwhile to dive into, if you haven't done so already. Pickleball Mindset: The Blueprint for Peak Performance by Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/ Join us at our Pickleball Camps here: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Pickable Summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/ And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

I had a chance to read this new book on the market, The Pickleball Mindset, that's written by my fellow senior professional, pickleball player, Dayne Gingrich, and his co-author, Jill Martin.

One really powerful concept that Dayne and Jill address is to stop "chasing the win" and find your purpose.

If you listen to this podcast you know we are big fans of defining our relationship with this sport and why we play pickleball. Thus my biggest takeaway was the idea of pre-accepting that anything can happen in a pickleball game, just like in life.

The book has some nice nuggets that I'm going to share with you and also give you my thoughts about the book, and then at the end of the podcast, give you my verdict on whether I think it's worthwhile to dive into, if you haven't done so already.


Pickleball Mindset: The Blueprint for Peak Performance by Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin: https://betterpickleball.com/resources/

Join us at our Pickleball Camps here: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/

The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Pickable Summit: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/

And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

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The Pickleball Mindset - Our Review | Special Episode

Pickleball Therapy May 22, 2024 8:00 am

The journey to be a more well-rounded player can be filled with distractions that pull you in different directions. The Erne is a good example. Check out the full episode here (original air date 5/17/24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vYN2Q3HyHs

The journey to be a more well-rounded player can be filled with distractions that pull you in different directions. The Erne is a good example.

Check out the full episode here (original air date 5/17/24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vYN2Q3HyHs

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You Need the Erne In Your Life...Right?

Pickleball Therapy May 17, 2024 7:52 pm

The journey to be a more well-rounded player can be filled with distractions that pull you in different directions, that are not as productive as others, the Erne being a good example. When you watch the Erne in action in pro matches, you'll find that it's of very limited strategic value.   What's an Erne? In this episode I explain to you what that is, why it's not an effective shot, and unless you're super excited about it, I would suggest putting it on pause and really think about it, again. Because winning in pickleball comes from the basic, non-sexy stuff, as well as doing it better and better than you have before. In the RIFF, we thank you, as a listener to the podcast, for trusting us with your pickleball journey and your relationship with the sport. The Soft Game is DEAD ... or is it? - Let's stop guessing and find out on the In2Pickle Channel: https://betterpickleball.com/the-soft-game-is-dead-or-is-it/ Check out our courses: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Join our Live Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study/ And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

The journey to be a more well-rounded player can be filled with distractions that pull you in different directions, that are not as productive as others, the Erne being a good example.


When you watch the Erne in action in pro matches, you'll find that it's of very limited strategic value.
 
What's an Erne? In this episode I explain to you what that is, why it's not an effective shot, and unless you're super excited about it, I would suggest putting it on pause and really think about it, again.


Because winning in pickleball comes from the basic, non-sexy stuff, as well as doing it better and better than you have before.


In the RIFF, we thank you, as a listener to the podcast, for trusting us with your pickleball journey and your relationship with the sport.


The Soft Game is DEAD ... or is it? - Let's stop guessing and find out on the In2Pickle Channel: https://betterpickleball.com/the-soft-game-is-dead-or-is-it/


Check out our courses: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/


Join our Live Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study/


And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

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You need the Erne in your life ... right? - PLUS 250,000 downloads thanks to you

Pickleball Therapy May 17, 2024 8:29 am

The journey to be a more, well-rounded player can be faced with distractions that pull you in different directions, that are not as productive as others, the erne being a good example. When you watch the erne in action in pro matches, you'll find that it's of very limited strategic value. What's an erne? In this episode I explain to you what that is, why it's not an effective shot, and unless you're super excited about it, I would suggest putting it on pause and really think about it, again. Because winning in pickleball comes from the basic, non-sexy stuff, as well as doing it better and better than you have before. In the RIFF, we thank you, as a listener to the podcast, for trusting us with your pickleball journey and your relationship with the sport. The Soft Game is DEAD ... or is it? - Let's stop guessing and find out on the In2Pickle Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eAo_G0Y3Y&t=382s Check out our courses: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/ Join our Live Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study/ And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

The journey to be a more, well-rounded player can be faced with distractions that pull you in different directions, that are not as productive as others, the erne being a good example.

When you watch the erne in action in pro matches, you'll find that it's of very limited strategic value.

What's an erne? In this episode I explain to you what that is, why it's not an effective shot, and unless you're super excited about it, I would suggest putting it on pause and really think about it, again.

Because winning in pickleball comes from the basic, non-sexy stuff, as well as doing it better and better than you have before.

In the RIFF, we thank you, as a listener to the podcast, for trusting us with your pickleball journey and your relationship with the sport.

The Soft Game is DEAD ... or is it? - Let's stop guessing and find out on the In2Pickle Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eAo_G0Y3Y&t=382s

Check out our courses: https://betterpickleball.com/academy/

Join our Live Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study/

And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

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You need the Erne in your life ... right? - PLUS 250,000 downloads thanks to you

Pickleball Therapy May 17, 2024 8:00 am

Is everything fast and hard? In this episode (original air date 5/10/24) we turn to a strategic concept. It's something I've been working on recently based on a question that's frequently asked - is the soft game dead? See the entire episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCJ1nOrMdoY

Is everything fast and hard? In this episode (original air date 5/10/24) we turn to a strategic concept. It's something I've been working on recently based on a question that's frequently asked - is the soft game dead?

See the entire episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCJ1nOrMdoY

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Is the Soft Game Dead?

Pickleball Therapy May 15, 2024 9:56 pm

Is everything fast and hard? This week we turn towards a strategy concept. It's something I've been working on recently based on a question that's frequently asked - is the soft game dead?  And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. The soft game is alive and is being used by those who know how to use it well, to win a lot of times against teams that don't apply a soft game approach. When you study the best teams, you'll notice that they rely on a soft game, Chapter One, disciplined approach to pickleball. Listen to this episode as we discuss Chapter One Pickleball, what you need to add to the soft game or make sure you have that approach to your game and more! In the RIFF I share with you a quick story I read from a post that was in the Pickleball System Facebook group.  Check out Better Pickleball Camps: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/  Video on In2Pickle channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eAo_G0Y3Y Beat the Bangers course: https://betterpickleball.com/beat-the-banger/

Is everything fast and hard? This week we turn towards a strategy concept. It's something I've been working on recently based on a question that's frequently asked - is the soft game dead? 


And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.


The soft game is alive and is being used by those who know how to use it well, to win a lot of times against teams that don't apply a soft game approach.


When you study the best teams, you'll notice that they rely on a soft game, Chapter One, disciplined approach to pickleball.


Listen to this episode as we discuss Chapter One Pickleball, what you need to add to the soft game or make sure you have that approach to your game and more!


In the RIFF I share with you a quick story I read from a post that was in the Pickleball System Facebook group. 



Check out Better Pickleball Camps: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/


Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg


The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ 


Video on In2Pickle channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eAo_G0Y3Y


Beat the Bangers course: https://betterpickleball.com/beat-the-banger/

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Is the Soft Game Dead? Understanding Strategy is Key to a Clear Mind - PLUS the benefits of menta...

Pickleball Therapy May 10, 2024 8:30 am

Is everything fast and hard? This week we turn towards a strategy concept. It's something I've been working on recently based on a question that's frequently asked - is the soft game dead? The soft game is alive and is being used by those who know how to use it well to win a lot of times against teams that don't apply a soft game approach. When you study the best teams, you'll notice that they rely on a soft game, Chapter One, disciplined approach to pickleball. Watch this episode as we discuss Chapter One Pickleball, what you need to add to the soft game or make sure you have that approach to your game and more! In the RIFF I share with you a quick story I read from a post that was in the Pickleball System Facebook group. Check out Better Pickleball Camps: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/ Video on In2Pickle channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eAo_G0Y3Y Beat the Bangers course: https://betterpickleball.com/beat-the-banger/ And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

Is everything fast and hard? This week we turn towards a strategy concept. It's something I've been working on recently based on a question that's frequently asked - is the soft game dead?

The soft game is alive and is being used by those who know how to use it well to win a lot of times against teams that don't apply a soft game approach.

When you study the best teams, you'll notice that they rely on a soft game, Chapter One, disciplined approach to pickleball.

Watch this episode as we discuss Chapter One Pickleball, what you need to add to the soft game or make sure you have that approach to your game and more!

In the RIFF I share with you a quick story I read from a post that was in the Pickleball System Facebook group.


Check out Better Pickleball Camps: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg

The Pickleball System: https://betterpickleball.com/system/

Video on In2Pickle channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eAo_G0Y3Y

Beat the Bangers course: https://betterpickleball.com/beat-the-banger/

And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

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Is the Soft Game Dead? Understanding Strategy is Key to a Clear Mind- Episode 191

Pickleball Therapy May 10, 2024 8:00 am

The fact that we have mountains and challenges in pickleball means there are things to learn and growth for us. That's why we come to pickleball. In this episode (original air date 2/10/24, see the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/r4Pbv0BSKec) we're going to focus on the progress path, in other words, on your progress journey. It's really important to understand what you're trying to overcome, what you're trying to mount or the mountain you're trying to climb. Pickleball will always present to you another mountain that you can climb should you choose to climb it. Embrace, enjoy, breathe in the experience of climbing that mountain because that is a big part of the journey.

The fact that we have mountains and challenges in pickleball means there are things to learn and growth for us. That's why we come to pickleball.

In this episode (original air date 2/10/24, see the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/r4Pbv0BSKec) we're going to focus on the progress path, in other words, on your progress journey.

It's really important to understand what you're trying to overcome, what you're trying to mount or the mountain you're trying to climb.

Pickleball will always present to you another mountain that you can climb should you choose to climb it. Embrace, enjoy, breathe in the experience of climbing that mountain because that is a big part of the journey.

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Ep 181 Climbing the Pickleball Mountain

Pickleball Therapy May 8, 2024 3:15 pm

We are output-oriented creatures based on our efforts. And in this episode, we talk about input and output to help you understand the process of improving our outputs in our pickleball play. We'll use an illustration of baking a cake. If you're trying to bake a cake and you don't have a good recipe, it will not be a suprise to get a cake that tastes terrible. It's not because you're a bad baker, you simply don't have a good recipe. Same applies to your pickleball game, if it's not where you want it to be, it is not because of some deficiency that you bring to the table or an inherent problem with you. It is a problem with your inputs. You don't have good inputs. Get clarity on the recipe that you're going to follow as a pickleball player in order to play really amazing pickleball. Listen to the FULL episode (original air date 2/9/24) here https://youtu.be/Oi8urc01RBY

We are output-oriented creatures based on our efforts. And in this episode, we talk about input and output to help you understand the process of improving our outputs in our pickleball play.

We'll use an illustration of baking a cake.

If you're trying to bake a cake and you don't have a good recipe, it will not be a suprise to get a cake that tastes terrible. It's not because you're a bad baker, you simply don't have a good recipe.

Same applies to your pickleball game, if it's not where you want it to be, it is not because of some deficiency that you bring to the table or an inherent problem with you. It is a problem with your inputs. You don't have good inputs.

Get clarity on the recipe that you're going to follow as a pickleball player in order to play really amazing pickleball.

Listen to the FULL episode (original air date 2/9/24) here
https://youtu.be/Oi8urc01RBY

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Ep 178 Baking Your Chocolate Pickleball Cake 1

Pickleball Therapy May 7, 2024 2:00 pm

In this episode (full episode aired on 2/16/24), we take a recipe approach to pickleball. There's nothing wrong with following a recipe but if you're going to use this approach, you would need to have the recipe in front of you in order to be able to bake a cake. If you're like me, you'll have to look back at the recipe probably several times while baking just to make sure you cover all the steps. This explains why the recipe approach is a very limiting way to develop your skills as a pickleball player because situations change while playing. Let's look at the opposite- actually learning how to bake. If you learn how to bake, you would be able to put together a cake recipe because of your knowledge of the ingredients that are in your cupboard. Step back and evaluate the sport's big picture, learn how to pickleball. Listen to the complete episode (original air datefor the full analogy and to understand how those ingredients come together on the pickleball court.

In this episode (full episode aired on 2/16/24), we take a recipe approach to pickleball. There's nothing wrong with following a recipe but if you're going to use this approach, you would need to have the recipe in front of you in order to be able to bake a cake.

If you're like me, you'll have to look back at the recipe probably several times while baking just to make sure you cover all the steps.

This explains why the recipe approach is a very limiting way to develop your skills as a pickleball player because situations change while playing.

Let's look at the opposite- actually learning how to bake. If you learn how to bake, you would be able to put together a cake recipe because of your knowledge of the ingredients that are in your cupboard.

Step back and evaluate the sport's big picture, learn how to pickleball.

Listen to the complete episode (original air datefor the full analogy and to understand how those ingredients come together on the pickleball court.

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Ep 179 Learning HOW TO Pickleball vs a Piecemeal Approach 1

Pickleball Therapy May 6, 2024 11:43 pm

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy (original air date 2/6/24), we cover the three spheres of the pickleball mental game, which are Perspective, Play, and Progress, to help you further deepen your understanding of the mental process and growth as a more complete pickleball player. Perspective is your big picture, your relationship with pickleball, and it radically changes how you interact with the sport. It's an area that I don't think players spend enough time on. Watch to the entire episode "The Three Spheres of Your Mental Game" (original air date 2/6/24) for all the details on Perspective, Play, and Progress.

In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy (original air date 2/6/24), we cover the three spheres of the pickleball mental game, which are Perspective, Play, and Progress, to help you further deepen your understanding of the mental process and growth as a more complete pickleball player.

Perspective is your big picture, your relationship with pickleball, and it radically changes how you interact with the sport. It's an area that I don't think players spend enough time on.

Watch to the entire episode "The Three Spheres of Your Mental Game" (original air date 2/6/24) for all the details on Perspective, Play, and Progress.

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The Three Spheres of Your Mental Game

Pickleball Therapy May 5, 2024 1:30 pm

The 1 Thing at a Time concept can't be overemphasized in our sport. This week, learn how to be the boss of your pickleball journey and avoid the frustration of feeling lost by locking in your 1 thing. A lot of times how we view our pickleball is we want to do everything at the same time. We want a third shot, to win more games, deal with bangers, all at the same time. It's very hard to do some things at the same time and by doing that we actually don't end up doing anything. That's why this episode is about 1TT (1 Thing at a Time), a concept that cannot be stressed enough in your journey as a pickleball player. And what's the one thing? Listen to the complete episode "Avoid Overwhelm by Focusing on 1 Thing at a Time" (original air date 2/2/24) as I give you tips on how to be the boss of your journey and avoid the frustration of feeling lost by locking in on one thing at a time.

The 1 Thing at a Time concept can't be overemphasized in our sport. This week, learn how to be the boss of your pickleball journey and avoid the frustration of feeling lost by locking in your 1 thing.

A lot of times how we view our pickleball is we want to do everything at the same time. We want a third shot, to win more games, deal with bangers, all at the same time.

It's very hard to do some things at the same time and by doing that we actually don't end up doing anything.

That's why this episode is about 1TT (1 Thing at a Time), a concept that cannot be stressed enough in your journey as a pickleball player.

And what's the one thing?

Listen to the complete episode "Avoid Overwhelm by Focusing on 1 Thing at a Time" (original air date 2/2/24) as I give you tips on how to be the boss of your journey and avoid the frustration of feeling lost by locking in on one thing at a time.

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Avoid Overwhelm by Focusing on 1 Thing at a Time

Pickleball Therapy May 4, 2024 11:30 am

How do we deal with imbalanced situations in open play when a partner is getting targeted? There are a couple of things you can do as you put yourself out there and protect a player. After all, you want to make sure that both players get to play. Be supportive of your partner and hit shots to places that make it harder for your partner to be targeted. Learn more by watching the entire episode, which aired on 1/12/24 on Pickleball Therapy, the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement.

How do we deal with imbalanced situations in open play when a partner is getting targeted?

There are a couple of things you can do as you put yourself out there and protect a player. After all, you want to make sure that both players get to play. Be supportive of your partner and hit shots to places that make it harder for your partner to be targeted.

Learn more by watching the entire episode, which aired on 1/12/24 on Pickleball Therapy, the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement.

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Ep 174 HELP! My Partner is Being Targeted

Pickleball Therapy May 3, 2024 3:30 pm

This week we wrap up the series on setting the right baseline for yourself. The key here is basically grounding ourselves in reality to evaluate our performance in a good and healthy way. And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. I share with you a quick side story I was reminded of that has nothing to do with pickleball, but you'll see how it ties together. Now one of the benefits of setting the baseline is that it gives you accurate information about how you perfom today. Listen to the full episode as I talk to you about this and more benefits of setting the baseline and using this approach to evaluate performance. In the RIFF I'm going to talk about the concept of seeing the game that maybe foreign to some, but when you're able to see the game, it really changes how you engage with the sport.   Subscribe to The Pickleball Therapy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg/ Join us for the Live May 2024 Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study Previous Episodes on this series: Part 1 : Doing the Best You Can Do PLUS Incremental Growth- Episode 187 (https://youtu.be/m65zSDaxfhw) Part 2: Setting the Right Baseline for You PLUS an update from the US Open- Episode 188 (https://youtu.be/m05zWoDcSAk) Part 3: Avoid these 2 Baseline Traps PLUS Hybrid Pickleball is Amazing- Episode 189 (https://youtu.be/CahZFm2eID0)  

This week we wrap up the series on setting the right baseline for yourself. The key here is basically grounding ourselves in reality to evaluate our performance in a good and healthy way.


And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

I share with you a quick side story I was reminded of that has nothing to do with pickleball, but you'll see how it ties together.


Now one of the benefits of setting the baseline is that it gives you accurate information about how you perfom today. Listen to the full episode as I talk to you about this and more benefits of setting the baseline and using this approach to evaluate performance.


In the RIFF I'm going to talk about the concept of seeing the game that maybe foreign to some, but when you're able to see the game, it really changes how you engage with the sport.
 
Subscribe to The Pickleball Therapy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxtrHYdJT1Iy_SHckPt6cg/


Join us for the Live May 2024 Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study


Previous Episodes on this series:


Part 1 : Doing the Best You Can Do PLUS Incremental Growth- Episode 187 (https://youtu.be/m65zSDaxfhw)
Part 2: Setting the Right Baseline for You PLUS an update from the US Open- Episode 188 (https://youtu.be/m05zWoDcSAk)
Part 3: Avoid these 2 Baseline Traps PLUS Hybrid Pickleball is Amazing- Episode 189 (https://youtu.be/CahZFm2eID0)  

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Grounding Yourself in Reality PLUS "Seeing" the Game- Part 4

Pickleball Therapy May 3, 2024 8:22 am

This week we wrap up the series on setting the right baseline for yourself. The key here is basically grounding ourselves in reality to evaluate our performance in a good & healthy way. I share with you a quick side story I was reminded of that has nothing to do with pickleball, but you'll see how it ties together. Now one of the benefits of setting the baseline is that it gives you accurate information about how you perfom today. Watch the full episode as I talk to you about this and more benefits of setting the baseline and using this approach to evaluate performance. In the RIFF I'm going to talk about the concept of seeing the game that maybe foreign to some, but when you're able to see the game, it really changes how you engage with the sport. Subscribe to The Pickleball Therapy Podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickleballtherapy Join us for the Live May 2024 Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study Previous Episodes on this series: Part 1 : Doing the Best You Can Do PLUS Incremental Growth- Episode 187 https://youtu.be/m65zSDaxfhw Part 2: Setting the Right Baseline for You PLUS an update from the US Open- Episode 188 https://youtu.be/m05zWoDcSAk Part 3: Avoid these 2 Baseline Traps PLUS Hybrid Pickleball is Amazing- Episode 189 https://youtu.be/CahZFm2eID0

This week we wrap up the series on setting the right baseline for yourself. The key here is basically grounding ourselves in reality to evaluate our performance in a good & healthy way.

I share with you a quick side story I was reminded of that has nothing to do with pickleball, but you'll see how it ties together.

Now one of the benefits of setting the baseline is that it gives you accurate information about how you perfom today. Watch the full episode as I talk to you about this and more benefits of setting the baseline and using this approach to evaluate performance.

In the RIFF I'm going to talk about the concept of seeing the game that maybe foreign to some, but when you're able to see the game, it really changes how you engage with the sport.

Subscribe to The Pickleball Therapy Podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickleballtherapy

Join us for the Live May 2024 Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study

Previous Episodes on this series:

Part 1 : Doing the Best You Can Do PLUS Incremental Growth- Episode 187 https://youtu.be/m65zSDaxfhw
Part 2: Setting the Right Baseline for You PLUS an update from the US Open- Episode 188 https://youtu.be/m05zWoDcSAk
Part 3: Avoid these 2 Baseline Traps PLUS Hybrid Pickleball is Amazing- Episode 189 https://youtu.be/CahZFm2eID0

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Grounding Yourself in Reality PLUS "Seeing" the Game- Episode 190

Pickleball Therapy May 3, 2024 8:00 am

What is this Pickleball Therapy podcast all about? In one word: you. In 3 words: your pickleball improvement. In 16 words: You enjoying the fullest, healthiest, and best relationship with this awesome sport that we all love. If that sounds interesting to you, join us inside the podcast. You can watch it here or listen to it on Apple, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. See you on the inside.

What is this Pickleball Therapy podcast all about? In one word: you. In 3 words: your pickleball improvement. In 16 words: You enjoying the fullest, healthiest, and best relationship with this awesome sport that we all love.


If that sounds interesting to you, join us inside the podcast. You can watch it here or listen to it on Apple, Spotify, and all podcast platforms.


See you on the inside.

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What is the Pickleball Therapy Podcast all about? - A Trailer

Pickleball Therapy May 2, 2024 6:59 pm

You can lose a rally and not have made a mistake that needs your attention. You'll make mistakes without having done anything wrong, no way to avoid that. Even the best players make mistakes. Give yourself a break when you think you might have made a mistake. Sometimes it's not always that somebody had to have done something wrong. Listen to the entire Episode 175 of Pickleball Therapy, the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement (original air date 1/19/24) for a number of steps you can take to improve how you perceive your relationship with pickleball when it comes to correcting mistakes and handling feedback.

You can lose a rally and not have made a mistake that needs your attention.

You'll make mistakes without having done anything wrong, no way to avoid that. Even the best players make mistakes.

Give yourself a break when you think you might have made a mistake. Sometimes it's not always that somebody had to have done something wrong.

Listen to the entire Episode 175 of Pickleball Therapy, the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement (original air date 1/19/24) for a number of steps you can take to improve how you perceive your relationship with pickleball when it comes to correcting mistakes and handling feedback.

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Ep 175 What I Did Wrongitis

Pickleball Therapy May 2, 2024 4:20 pm

Tony Roig interviews Mark Leschley of UTR Sports about their new ratings system for pickleball players, which has been approved by USA Pickleball for use in tournaments in 2024. Learn how the UTR rating system is different from other pickleball rating systems out there today. See the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFMbLyJ98bs (original air date 4/30/24)

Tony Roig interviews Mark Leschley of UTR Sports about their new ratings system for pickleball players, which has been approved by USA Pickleball for use in tournaments in 2024. Learn how the UTR rating system is different from other pickleball rating systems out there today.

See the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFMbLyJ98bs (original air date 4/30/24)

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Special Episode Pickleball Ratings with UTR Sports' CEO Mark Leschly #podcast #pickleball

Pickleball Therapy May 1, 2024 3:03 pm

What is this Pickleball Therapy podcast all about? In one word: you. In 3 words: your pickleball improvement. In 16 words: You enjoying the fullest, healthiest, and best relationship with this awesome sport that we all love. If that sounds interesting to you, join us inside the podcast. You can watch it here or listen to it on Apple, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. See you on the inside.

What is this Pickleball Therapy podcast all about? In one word: you. In 3 words: your pickleball improvement. In 16 words: You enjoying the fullest, healthiest, and best relationship with this awesome sport that we all love.

If that sounds interesting to you, join us inside the podcast. You can watch it here or listen to it on Apple, Spotify, and all podcast platforms.

See you on the inside.

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What is the Pickleball Therapy Podcast all about? (spoiler: it is for you - and your mind) - Trailer

Pickleball Therapy May 1, 2024 12:23 pm

We had an opportunity to sit down with Mark Leschly, the CEO of UTR Sports. They have been in the ratings game for a long time & in this episode he explains why ratings and rankings matter. A rating and a ranking creates level-based play so no matter what level you're at, it's fun to be on a court and you get to enjoy the experience with people at your level. Mark explains how the rating system works to determine the level of a player. It's a really good episode that you'll also get to understand why a good rating system is always going to be more accurate than a ranking system. If you're either a tournament player, playing league, you play at a facility that uses levels, or you're just curious about ratings, listen to this episode and check out UTR Sports for yourself on how they impact the group and the environment in which you play. UTR Sports: https://www.utrsports.com/ Join us for the Live May 2024 Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

We had an opportunity to sit down with Mark Leschly, the CEO of UTR Sports. They have been in the ratings game for a long time & in this episode he explains why ratings and rankings matter.

A rating and a ranking creates level-based play so no matter what level you're at, it's fun to be on a court and you get to enjoy the experience with people at your level. Mark explains how the rating system works to determine the level of a player.

It's a really good episode that you'll also get to understand why a good rating system is always going to be more accurate than a ranking system.

If you're either a tournament player, playing league, you play at a facility that uses levels, or you're just curious about ratings, listen to this episode and check out UTR Sports for yourself on how they impact the group and the environment in which you play.

UTR Sports: https://www.utrsports.com/

Join us for the Live May 2024 Game Studies: https://betterpickleball.com/live-game-study

And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do.

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Pickleball Ratings? - We Sit Down with UTR Sports' CEO Mark Leschly to discuss - Special Episode

Pickleball Therapy April 30, 2024 8:00 am

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