Pickleball Therapy Ep. 274 - Win:Loss Tells You Nothing
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Dec 12, 2025 Winning isn't everything—it's all about how you play! Discover why focusing on the win-loss metric might mislead your progress. Delve into actionable process metrics like serve height and shot selection to truly enhance your game. Learn how specific metrics provide clearer feedback for improvement. Plus, hear a personal story on body awareness after a back injury, and reshape your mindset for a stronger pickleball journey!
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Control The Process, Not The Score
- Winning is a result you cannot directly control, so it’s not an actionable goal.
- Focus on controllable choices and execution instead of aiming to "win the game."
Set Specific Process Targets
- Aim specific, repeatable targets like volley clearance or return depth to create actionable metrics.
- Use follow-up questions (e.g., did I aim six inches over the net?) to decide whether to adjust intent or mechanics.
Win-Loss Tells You Nothing
- Win-loss doesn't measure how well you actually played and gives no useful feedback.
- External factors (partners, opponents, luck) make win-loss an unreliable indicator of performance.
