Pickleball Therapy Ep. 268 - Are You Tethered in Your Pickleball?
Oct 31, 2025
Are you drifting through Pickleball with random tips? Discover the benefits of a tethered approach for more consistent growth on the court. Learn how rushing plays a role in your return and why different strategies can coexist. Uncover the drawbacks of untethered learning and how to anchor your game with a solid curriculum or coaching. Dive into mental resilience with insights from top players like Christian Alshon and Gabe Tardio, and see how perspective work can transform your performance. It's time to stabilize your game!
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Tethering Beats Tip-Chasing
- Tethered players anchor their learning to a clear framework and avoid random tips.
- Untethered players drift between conflicting advice and stall progress.
Control Returns With A Quick Micro-Set
- Avoid rushing your return; a quick micro-set increases control and reduces errors.
- Prioritize getting the return in play before trying to add speed or aggression.
Mechanics Versus Strategy Tradeoff
- Zane Navratil's shorter stroke trades a bit of mechanical control for faster approach to the NVZ line.
- Both full set and moving-return methods can coexist depending on player skill and priority.