Discover how mastering fundamentals can elevate your pickleball game, no matter your skill level. Learn how negative self-talk can hinder performance and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset on the court. Emphasizing empathy, the discussion encourages players to see things from their opponents' perspectives. Plus, explore the joys of playing recreationally without the pressure of mistakes. Get ready to enjoy the game with a fresh outlook!
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Fundamentals Win Matches
Fundamentals matter at every level of play, including the pros.
Strong execution of basics often decides close matches.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Pro Match Reminder
Tony describes watching a pro match and chides a friend for overlooking basics.
He notes a short return of serve was the real cause of the point, not flashy moves.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Model Pro Team
Tony highlights Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau as complete players who execute everything well.
He credits their consistent fundamentals for separating them from other teams.
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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.
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