Pickleball Therapy

The new Drop Serve Rule is causing lots of consternation out there. In this episode we tackle it and discuss potential next steps with it.

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).

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Happy Holidays and be well.

Tony

Prepare for battle BEFORE you step onto the court. It will give you more enjoyment and tranquility out there.

In the riff we talk about the importance of movement as part of your pickleball growth.

You can find out more about VIPickleball at wearepickleball.com.

Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide, is available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback).

You can get some awesome In2Pickle gear at In2Pickle.com.

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Happy Holidays and be well.

Tony

Setting reasonable expectations can help us all enjoy our on-court time a little better. Don't let the lizard part of your brain ruin your day.

Also learn the story of Mr. Julius Yego. It is an inspiring story that you can apply to your own learning and improvement.

You can find out more about VIPickleball at wearepickleball.com.

Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide, is available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback).

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Happy Holidays and be well.

Tony

Let's take this time to think about giving Pickleball to someone we care about. And also giving it back to ourselves.

In the rif we talk about elongated paddles - let us know what you think.

You can find out more about VIPickleball at wearepickleball.com.

Play Pickleball, a Beginner's Guide, is available at In2Pickle.com (digital) or Amazon (paperback).

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Happy Thanksgiving and be well.

Tony

Paddle construction - the core, face and edge guard. What you need to know.

Paddles, paddles, paddles. Hard to pick one. So much information. In this series we bring you specifics about what matters and what does not with paddles. You can get more information in the below videos or by visiting In2Pickle.com.

3 Tips to Get your Pickleball Paddle ready for battle (or play - however you think about it): https://youtu.be/snzGyMp3SxE

How to Pick a Pickleball Paddle that's Right for YOU: https://youtu.be/lOB3E2gMTis

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Be well

Tony

Paddles, paddles, paddles. Hard to pick one. So much information. In this series we bring you specifics about what matters and what does not with paddles. You can get more information in the below videos or by visiting In2Pickle.com.

3 Tips to Get your Pickleball Paddle ready for battle (or play - however you think about it): https://youtu.be/snzGyMp3SxE

How to Pick a Pickleball Paddle that's Right for YOU: https://youtu.be/lOB3E2gMTis

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Be well

Tony

In this episode we explore:  

Tips and tricks to stay focused

Using repetition to keep you in the moment

Thinking when you train and flowing when you play

This is part 5 of our interview with Coach Pete about mental and emotional training. Some heady stuff in there. If you haven't heard the rest, go back and check them out. You will learn a lot.  

Compete - Learn - Honor. A different way to think about playing pickleball might be just what the doctor ordered to shift your mindset and give you a measure of calm and confidence while on the court.  

Dr. Peter Scales is a psychologist who has spent a considerable amount of time studying and thinking about the mental and emotional wellbeing of athletes. We are fortunate to be able to share his ample knowledge with you.  

You can find Coach Pete's book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Emotional-Training-Tennis-Scales/dp/1606794477/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=peter+scales&qid=1599005308&sr=8-1 

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Be well

Tony

In this episode we explore:

Pickleball is a strategic game. You can play it simple if you want. Nothing wrong with that. Get some exercise and social time.

BUT ...

What if you want more?

Pickleball offers more. You can think of the game as you would a chess match. Hit the ball to the left. Move to cover. Then switch it to the middle. Back to the left. You induce the pop up and hit it in the open hole for a winner.

Thinking strategically about pickleball will also show you if you are leaving your queen exposed to attack. This would be a serious error in chess. The No. 2 error in pickleball is similar in its gravity.

I also share with you some tips on using the offhand. It is what I am adding to my game.

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Tony

This is part 3 of our interview with Coach Pete about mental and emotional training. Some heady stuff in there.

In this part of the interview, Coach Pete and I discuss getting out of a mental hole, using timeouts and other techniques to get to neutral, and a healthier framework.

Compete - Learn - Honor. A different way to think about playing pickleball might be just what the doctor ordered to shift your mindset and give you a measure of calm and confidence while on the court.

Dr. Peter Scales is a psychologist who has spent a considerable amount of time studying and thinking about the mental and emotional wellbeing of athletes. We are fortunate to be able to share his ample knowledge with you.

You can find Coach Pete's book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Emotional-Training-Tennis-Scales/dp/1606794477/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=peter+scales&qid=1599005308&sr=8-1

If you like the podcast, please share it with your friends. If you like it, they probably will too.

Be well

Tony