Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast 26: Pickleball Tournament MASTERCLASS, Part 2
Jul 8, 2025
Dive into advanced tournament prep skills with insights on off-court training and the importance of flexibility to prevent injuries. Discover quick daily workouts that can elevate your game and master technique-focused drilling with players of all levels. Explore mental strategies to manage nerves, plus practical warm-up tips for any venue. Don't forget the essentials for your tournament bag! Lastly, find encouragement to enter local competitions and connect with partners to enhance your pickleball journey.
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Make Drilling A Scheduled Habit
- Schedule intentional drilling rather than only casual play to improve rapidly.
- Treat one of four weekly sessions as focused practice and track technique every time.
Fix Faulty Technique Early
- Get coaching or feedback to avoid drilling faulty technique that breaks under pressure.
- Videotape or ask partners for corrections so your technique holds in tournaments.
Practice Tournament Patterns With Partner
- Practice intentional play and communicate patterns with your partner before tournaments.
- Run tournament-style points so both players know likely shot targets in tight moments.