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In this milestone 100th episode of the 4.0 to Pro Pickleball Podcast, hosts Michael O'Neal and Mircea Morariu celebrate the growth of the show and delve into various strategies and tips to improve your pickleball game. Broadcasting from rainy Long Beach, California, and sunny Boca Raton, Florida, respectively, the hosts discuss their upcoming NPL combine in Glendale, Arizona, and share insights from recent pickleball experiences, including indoor vs. outdoor play and the importance of court positioning. They also announce their first official pickleball camp in Calabasas, CA, and interact with listener questions on topics like handling hard returns, training to split-step, and tournament mentality. The show emphasizes consistent practice, drilling, and strategic thinking as pathways to elevate your game from 4.0 to pro.

00:00 Introduction and Upcoming NPL Combine

00:39 Exploring Powerplay Pickleball in LA

01:26 The Future of Pickleball: Indoors vs Outdoors

03:31 Episode 100 Milestone and Reflections

06:49 Announcing the First Official Camp

09:14 Listener Voicemails and Questions

22:18 Overcoming Mistakes and Sharing Experiences

23:21 Strategies for Handling Hard Hitters

24:23 Pre-Serve Alignment and Footwork Tips

25:30 Adapting to Opponents' Play Styles

31:12 Tournament Strategies and Mentality

39:29 The Origin Story of the Podcast

42:33 Gratitude and Future Plans

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