Pickleball Therapy

Pickleball expectations might be sapping your enjoyment of the game.

Read our full post here: https://wearepickleball.com/make-pickleball-fun-again/

You can find our comprehensive ready position video at In2Pickle on YouTube.

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).

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

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You can find out more about our WeArePickleball immersive pickleball camps at https://wearepickleball.com/camps/ 

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Stay well.

Tony

When we think of winning as getting to 11 first and losing as when our opponents get to 11 before we do, we rob ourselves of the benefits that can come from score losing a game. The only way we grow as pickleball players is when we are pushed to do so - this often means losing in terms of the score in a game or match. Take advantage of these growth opportunities by focusing on what you can do to improve as opposed to just the L that you get after that "loss."

In the riff, we get into what it means to compete. What is the right bar for you to set for yourself when you are out on the pickleball courts.

Mental and Emotional Training for Tennis | Compete - Learn - Honor by Peter Scales - an amazing book you can get here.

The Inner Game of Tennis by Tim Gallwey - another must read, get it here.

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).

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

Register to get our weekly VIPickleball emails by signing up here.

Let us know if you want to be notified about our January camps in Tampa, Florida by emailing us at [email protected].

Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more and get on our waitlist at wearepickleball.com.

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

There are two you's on the court, Self 1 and Self 2. Self 2 is your ally when you play pickleball. Self 1? Not so much. Self 1 just yaps your ear off with nonsense while Self 2 is trying to get the work done. In this week's podcast we talk to you about the difference between them and how to quiet Self 1.

In the riff, we discuss pickleball empathy. Trust me - this is worth a listen.

The Inner Game of Tennis by Tim Gallwey - an amazing book.

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

Register to get our weekly VIPickleball emails by signing up here.

Let us know if you want to be notified about our January camps in Tampa, Florida by emailing us at [email protected].

Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more and get on our waitlist 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

Do you understand the concept of playing high to low - as opposed to low to high? If not, you may be getting yourself in trouble on the pickleball court. In this podcast we explain it to you and tell you how to stay out of these murky waters.

In the riff we discuss whether you "belong" on a certain court in your community. The answer might surprise you.

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

Register to get our weekly VIPickleball emails by signing up here.

Let us know if you want to be notified about our January camps in Tampa, Florida by emailing us at [email protected].

Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more and get on our waitlist 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

What is it that the advanced pickleball players in your area do that you may not be taking full advantage of? In this podcast we share with you the No. 1 key to what they do that you can add to your game to help you continue your improvement.

Link to the video: https://youtu.be/jCjPmaYsnLU

In the riff we discuss an out calls controversy that was shared with us. What to do when the players disagree on the out call?? Listen and find out.

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

Register to get our weekly VIPickleball emails by signing up here.

Let us know if you want to be notified about our January camps in Tampa, Florida by emailing us at [email protected].

Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more and get on our waitlist 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

If you are facing bangers, there is only one solution: use the out of bounds. If you hit every ball banged at you, it will make for a long day on the courts. In this podcast we share with you how to neutralize bangers and give you some helpful tips for dealing with out balls.

In the riff we discuss how to deal with the player at the courts who makes your experience a negative one. No thank you is all you need. We give you some clues on how to deal with it.

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

Register to get our weekly VIPickleball emails by signing up here.

Let us know if you want to be notified about our January camps in Tampa, Florida by emailing us at [email protected].

Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more and get on our waitlist 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).

Defuse the bangers video links

Longer defuse the bangers clinic: https://youtu.be/Squt6EjBv9s

Shorter Demonstration Video: https://youtu.be/z31EYpXDjMk

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

Red herrings can distract us on our pickleball improvement paths. They take away time and focus from the areas that we need to work on. This particular red herring, however, can actually undermine your game by adding unnecessary errors. Is the windshield wiper stroke undermining your game?

Rec play is awesome. Socialize, relax, play some ball. But if you want to improve you need to consider adding some competitive play to your weekly schedule. Stay tuned to the riff to hear more on this.

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

Register to get our weekly VIPickleball emails by signing up here.

Let us know if you want to be notified about our January camps in Tampa, Florida by emailing us at [email protected].

Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more and get on our waitlist 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

Pickleball is a game of error reduction. True. But to improve you also have to learn how to take advantage of opportunities that arise. In this episode we explain what we mean and get you to think about the game a bit differently (at least that is the objective).

Rally scoring is coming to pickleball. At least that is what the tea leaves are saying. Am I excited about rally scoring coming into the game? No. But will it prevent me from playing? Also no. Stay tuned to the riff to hear more on this.

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

Register to get our weekly VIPickleball emails by signing up here.

Let us know if you want to be notified about our January camps in Tampa, Florida by emailing us at [email protected].

Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more and get on our waitlist 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

This is our 1 year episode (at least if you subscribe to the 52-week year). During the past year we have traveled quite a ways down our pickleball path; sharing ideas about the game and how to enjoy a better life at the same time.

In this episode we look back to some of the highlights over the past year and share some of our favorite topics and ideas. We appreciate you listening and helping our podcast reach other players out there for whom, like you, pickleball has become an important part of their lives. We will continue to do our best to bring you helpful podcasts, at least another 52 :). 

You can find out more about the Diadem Icon paddle by visiting Diadem Sports here. Use the code VIPickleball to get our discount at checkout (using the link you help support our ability to provide you with these podcasts and our other free content). You can read our complete Diadem Icon Review here.

Register to get our weekly VIPickleball emails by signing up here.

Let us know if you want to be notified about our January camps in Tampa, Florida by emailing us at [email protected].

Join us at our immersive pickleball learning community - VIPickleball. Find out more and get on our waitlist 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