Pickleball Therapy

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement.

This is a special episode. Our System Miniseries is this week and we did not want you to miss it.

What is next for you along your pickleball journey? If you want to move from Point A to Point B, the Miniseries will help you move in that direction. And the System will get you there. There is no obstacle to your improvement - other than a decision by you to make it a reality.

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Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement.

Every pickleball player has come across that player who other players shrink from playing with: negative energy, eye rolls, verbally negative comments. Sometimes that player is us. Yikes right? Be open to the possibility that you have, from time to time, perhaps, behaved in a manner that could be improved. Might have been something as "simple" as a shoulder drop when your partner missed that put-away shot at 10-9. The bottom line is, there is always room to improve here. Check yourself next time you play.

In the riff, I share with you a recent gratitude exercise I did to help you in your own gratitude practice.

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Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement.

It can sometimes be difficult for players to accept success; to give themselves permission to enjoy the good they do in their games. Here's the thing, be evenhanded about it. I guarantee that when you make that mistake, or let that lead evaporate, you let yourself know how you messed up - you may even be hard on yourself about it. Why not do the same when you play a good game or hit that good shot? Take the same energy that you use when you mess up and apply it when you do the right thing. It's only fair right?

In the riff I talk to you about how you are playing the same game as the pros (including me as a Senior Pro player). The same shots that are important to your game are important to our game. Including the "simple" shots, like a deep return of serve. Want to play better pickleball? Then get the simple things down pat. And grow from there.

Miniseries tickets become available on March 9, 2023. If you are already on our mail list you will get an invite in the mail (email that is :)). If you are not yet on our mail list ... wait, what? you are not on our mail list???? ... let's fix that by visiting WeArePickleball.com and getting on there.

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Bookmark this Episode. Use these 3 Tips to Play your Best Pickleball Today.

1 - What are you going to focus on today? Pick one thing (third shot, volley, deep serve) and gain clarity in your mind. You'll feel better and play better.

2 - Why are you headed to the courts? This is very personal to you and it drives why you decided to get in your car (or walk) to the pickleball courts today.

3 - Find gratitude out there. Doing this three times will help you build a positive dopamine loop.

These 3 tips will help you feel better and also play your best picikleball today.

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There is a sweetspot when we play pickleball. Not the paddle (though that one exists too) – your sweetspot. Finding that place from where you are going to play your best and keeping it takes practice. In this episode we explain the concept of finding that edge and then give you some tips to keep it where you want. Understanding your energy level will help you avoid overheating or playing lackluster.

And what about those serve rules? We are getting asked all the time about them. Can you still spin the serve? In this week’s episode we dive into this confusing area and clear it up for you.

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If you are on the road to improvement, it can feel sometimes like you are stuck in a rut. Specifically, you have been practicing this shot or technique but when the game starts, it disappears. It feels like you are wasting your time.

In this episode of Pickleball Therapy, we look at it three ways:

1.  How do the reps of the shot or skill you are working on compare to the reps of your existing shot or skill? Bet you it is not even close.

2.  We give you a tip you can use so that you put that new shot or skill into action the next time you play. A concrete step you can take out there.

3.  Context is always helpful. It provides us with the perspective to more clearly understand the path we are on; the fastest way to short circuit frustration. Are you clear on your context?

During the riff, we take a look at that “winning” player at your local facility. Are they, perhaps, actually an underperforming player? Find out during the podcast. A different way of thinking about the game.

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A different episode this week. I went into the vault to answer your questions. Lots of interesting queries in there and we tackle them all. Let us know what you think about the episode and send us your questions. I enjoyed answering them and look forward to doing it again.

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Each of us has a core reason why we play pickleball. Perhaps it is exercise. Or fun. Or social outing. Whatever your reason is for playing pickleball is the quid pro quo deal you strike each time you head to the courts. Avoid the temptation to lose sight of it once you get out there. Focus on the real reason you play and you will have a better and more productive relationship with pickleball - and you will also play better to boot.

In the riff I talk about those darned illegal serves. They ruin the game - or do they? Gain a different perspective about illegal serves and other fault calls. Could mean the difference between a great day on court and a needless argument.

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When we are playing recreational play, it can be frustrating when we get partnered with a player who just does not play "right." In this episode we talk about what to do when we are playing with such a partner as well as other situations that come up where we are in a position that is not what we want. Remember, you can only control that which you can control.

I also share with you the ATP (around the post) story to illustrate how slowing ourselves down out there can let us see the game better and, maybe, even hit an ATP :). 

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It can be important for us to know that we are walking forward along our path. This week we share with you some thoughts about this process.

We also share with you how to frame out the battle out on the court - the struggle is real :).

This is a Vault Episode.

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