Pickleball Therapy Ep. 273 - Climb The Next Mountain
Dec 5, 2025
The discussion highlights the journey of improvement in pickleball through a mountain-climbing metaphor. Challenges and plateaus are part of the growth process, illustrating that progress is rarely linear. Mental training is emphasized as a crucial aspect, with insights on mastering skills like the third shot drop. Listeners learn to appreciate both small victories and the larger hurdles in their game. Ultimately, the importance of enjoying the climb and anticipating new challenges resonates, keeping players engaged in their pickleball journey.
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Court As A Mental Gym
- Tony Roy frames the pickleball court as a gym for the mind where mental skills transfer beyond sport.
- Practicing mental approaches on court strengthens perspective you can apply in real life.
Expect And Plan For Struggle
- Expect struggle when you decide to improve — effort is required to climb any mountain.
- Plan for challenge and accept that progress demands intentional work.
Progress Is Nonlinear Terrain
- Progress is non-linear with switchbacks, steeper sections, and flat stretches.
- Embrace varying terrain as natural parts of the same improvement mountain.