You don’t need psychic powers to know what shot’s coming next — you just need to learn how to read paddle angles. In this episode, Michael and Mircea break down the basics of anticipating your opponent’s next move before they even make contact.

You’ll learn:

How paddle face, wrist position, and body alignment reveal shot intent.

The subtle “tells” during dink rallies that scream attack incoming.

Why focusing on the paddle — not the ball — can instantly upgrade your reaction time.

Simple drills to start reading opponents (and disguising your own shots).

It’s the ultimate 101 lesson in seeing the game differently — and a surefire way to feel one step ahead on every rally.

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This week on 4.0 to Pro, Michael and Mircea go sky high—literally—with an entire episode dedicated to one of pickleball’s most chaotic, misunderstood, and deliciously evil weapons: the lob.

We break down when to use it, why it works, and how to make your opponents question all their life choices. From defensive desperation lobs to perfectly disguised offensive flicks, we’ll teach you how to add height, strategy, and a bit of mischief to your game.

Plus:

Stick around for stories from our recent Pickler Universe camp, the joy of post-game drinks in street clothes, and the eternal debate: should both partners retreat on a lob, or should one stay to cover?

If you’ve ever been lobbed into oblivion—or secretly love being that person—this episode is your permission slip to start sending balls to the moon.

🎧 Listen now and go lob responsibly.

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Today we cover LOTS of current topics from positioning to grip to communication. It was a juicy Q&A from our live camp in Texas!

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A watch of the PPA Cincinnati Tour resulted in pointing out how utterly patient the pros are as they make their way to the NVZ. Have a look and a listen!

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There's a bit of a secret sauce that the pros do, and we are lifting the kimono on this episode so you guys can instantly get better. This is the most low hanging fruit in Pickleball!

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Today we discuss the phase II level of XC attacks in pickleball, brought to you by our own Mircea Morariu.

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Today we visit the VERY controversial, but timely topic of cross court speedups. For years, these have been SPECIFICALLY called out as dangerous for your partner, but the advent of paddle technology combined with the trend of "creating offense" as much as possible has brought the conversation to the forefront. Enjoy this quite pocket-sized episode!

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This show is dedicated to Albin Morariu.

Link to PDF of drill sesh: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zwcD95E8xiCM8EN0F75dnNIOpR_Xpb-V/view?usp=sharing

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Today we refresh on all things returns. They served...now you gotta hit it. Let's show you the best way to do that. :)

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A LONG overdue Q&A episode!

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