Pickleball Therapy

There is a lot to learn in pickleball. A lot. The endless nature of learning in pickleball can seem a downside. It can lead to frustration and dismay. But what if you look at it as a gift - a never-ending fount of knowledge from which you can drink and drink. Listen to how Glen Peterson and Coach Pete approach it and you might be convinced. In the riff we share a stat with you - one that will hopefully convince you to focus your energies on the neutralizing objective when you are serving. If you missed it, you can find out more about THE Pickleball Summit by clicking here. Copy this into your browser if the link does not work for you: https://www.wearepickleball.com/2021-all-access-pass. Register to get our emails so you get the "out" balls decision tree by signing up here. Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com. If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback). If you like the podcast, please give it a rating. And share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too. Stay well. Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

THE Pickleball Summit gathered nearly 30 presenters all experts in their field covering a wide range of topics pertinent to your improvement as a pickleball player. In this podcast CJ and I riff about the Summit, share some of our thoughts about what happened and what we learned and share some news about upcoming events. If you missed it, you can find out more about THE Pickleball Summit by clicking here. Copy this into your browser if the link does not work for you: https://www.wearepickleball.com/2021-all-access-pass. Register to get our emails so you get the "out" balls decision tree by signing up here. Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com. If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback). If you like the podcast, please give it a rating. And share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too. Stay well. Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

Two these became apparent from THE Pickleball Summit presenters:  1. the soft game will improve your play and 2 keep it simple (CJ and I are all about fundamentals at VIPickleball). Sign up for THE Pickleball Summit 2021 here: https://the-pickleball-summit-2021.heysummit.com. Register to get our emails so you get the "out" balls decision tree and other information by signing up here. Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com. If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback). If you like the podcast, please give it a rating. And share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too. Stay well. Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

Much rec play in pickleball is bang-bang and then bang some more. If you are the biggest banger in your group, then this works out pretty well for you. But what if you are not? In this podcast we discuss a strategy to slow things down out there and take the bang out of the bang-bang. We also share with you a surprisingly effective drill technique. Sign up for THE Pickleball Summit 2021 here: https://the-pickleball-summit-2021.heysummit.com. Register to get our emails so you get the "out" balls decision tree by signing up here. Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com. Block volley video link Avoiding "out" balls link If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback). If you like the podcast, please give it a rating. And share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too. Stay well. Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

If you are looking to play optimal pickleball, you need two things: (1) the ability to hit the shot you are trying to hit (third shot, serve, punch volley, etc) and (b) the knowledge of what shot to hit given the context of the rally (what are you trying to accomplish at that stage of the rally?). In the podcast we explore these two facets of the game and give you some tips for improving in both. Sign up for THE Pickleball Summit 2021 here: https://the-pickleball-summit-2021.heysummit.com. Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com. If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback). If you like the podcast, please give it a rating. And share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too. Stay well. Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

Focusing on the score can distract you from obtaining the best results for your game. Focus instead on the next rally or, better yet, the next shot. The results - the score - will come.In the riff, I share some thoughts about the multiple facets of pickleball - there is more than just the third shot.Register for THE Pickleball Summit - here: https://the-pickleball-summit-2021.heysummit.com.Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com.If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback).If you like the podcast, please give it a rating. And share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too.Stay well.Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

Are you targeting or being targeted when you play pickleball? In rec play? Tournament? This week we address this often mis-used strategy. In the riff, I share a sean peek into our interview with Tennis Hall of Fame Gigi Fernandez about pickleball skills that translate to tennis. Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com. If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback). If you like the podcast, please give it a rating. And share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too. Stay well. Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

Focus on the process, not just the results; this mindset can transform your pickleball game. Embrace skill development and decision-making to enhance your enjoyment and performance. Discover strategies to handle difficult players who disrupt the fun, and learn when it's best to walk away for a better experience. Plus, get insight into an upcoming virtual pickleball summit that promises expert advice to elevate your game further. Celebrate your journey in the sport and reap the rewards!

Bad advice can hurt more than just your chances of winning a rally or a game. It can significantly derail your progress as a player. In this podcast we tackle one of the most damaging pieces of bad advice: rushing to the non-volley zone. In the riff, I give you some tips to spot bad advice. If you want some more help on how to avoid bad advice, check out CJ's video on this subject (curious note - this is CJ's first Pickleball video - that is how important it was to her when she started her pickleball YouTube journey). Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/dEbq87wusNs In2Pickle videos about not rushing to the NVZ line and neutralizing and then attacking: https://youtu.be/U11P_F58P8I https://youtu.be/q7bAj_LHEX4 Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com. If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback). If you like the podcast, please give it a rating. And share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too. Stay well. Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

Why are you popping the ball up? Hitting the smashes 3 feet out of bounds? Probably because of your stroke being too long. Find out what I mean in the podcast. In the riff I share with you some recommendations about the winner's metric - what do we define as winning? Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more at wearepickleball.com. Download the Free Stacking Guide here: https://www.wearepickleball.com/pl/2147487615 If you or a loved one wants to learn pickleball, check out Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide - available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback). Check out Coach Peter Scales Book - Mental and Emotional Training. Compete-Learn-Honor. If you like the podcast, please share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too. Stay well. Tony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support