Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast

By Michael O'Neal & Mircea MorariuSports

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Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast episodes

August 26, 2025 49: Say It Isn't SO! Cross Court Speed Ups??? (Part 1)
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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17 min
August 18, 2025 48: The OFFICIAL 402P Pickleball Drill Session!
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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46 min
August 10, 2025 47: The Secret Sauce on Pickleball Returns!
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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35 min
August 06, 2025 46: Triangle Patterns, How To Keep Your Hands Sweat-Free, How To Play Against Tennis Players, and More! Pickleball Q&A
A LONG overdue Q&A episode!

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31 min
July 28, 2025 45: How To Choose A Pickleball Coach!
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To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps,
reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Today we chat all things pickleball coach!

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36 min
July 19, 2025 44: Surprise Your Pickleball Partners And Improve Your Game With This Tip!
Today Michael's new tournament partner surprised him with a really great strategy, and we chat about it.

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28 min
July 08, 2025 43: Learning & Mastering the Two-Handed Backhand and Roll Dink (The Two-ey!)
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To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps,
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In this episode of '4.0 to Pro,' host Michael O'Neal, broadcasting solo from Long Beach, California, delves into the mechanics of the two-handed backhand and two-handed roll dink in pickleball. Michael provides step-by-step instructions, from practicing against a wall to integrating the shot into match play, emphasizing the importance of body mechanics and paddle position. He also updates listeners on recent podcast changes and shares his experience with the new CRBN Tru Foam 4 paddle. Tips, drills, and personal anecdotes make this episode essential for players looking to add powerful shots to their game.
00:00 Welcome to 4.0 to Pro Pickleball Podcast
00:43 Housekeeping and Podcast Updates
02:02 New Carbon True Foam Paddle Review
03:51 Introduction to Two-Handed Backhand Dinks
04:49 Mastering the Two-Handed Backhand Technique
07:53 Advanced Drills and Practice Tips
10:10 Integrating the Two-Handed Backhand into Your Game
17:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
20:34 Conclusion and Contact Information

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25 min
July 08, 2025 42: THIS Skill (Strategic Thinking) Will Take Your Pickleball Game to the NEXT LEVEL.
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Strategy.
It's a lonely word.
But it shouldn't be. It' s arguably the most important aspect of your game as you ascend above the 4.5 level. But, in this episode, we'll show you how to introduce strategy into your game from 3.0 and above!
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33 min
July 08, 2025 40: EXPLAINED: The Paddle Weighting Mystery Solved!
http://402p.com/warmup to get your Yobow Bakpak+
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To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps,
reach us at ⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠.

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Today we talk paddle weighting ! It can be a bit of a "dark art", but we do our best to demystify the confusion about it and put you well on your way to dialing in your paddle to best suit your game!

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38 min
July 08, 2025 41: LEFTIES! Playing WITH and AGAINST Them!
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To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps,
reach us at ⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠.

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Today we're digging into playing WITH and AGAINST lefties. Should you stack? What are the three most important things when playing with a lefty? What should you look for when playing against a lefty? Where to target? All this and more on today's ep!

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34 min

About Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast

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Welcome to 4.0 to pro, the pickleball podcast that focuses on a single shot, tip, or strategy to improve your pickleball game with every single pocket-sized episode. Our goal is to make you better…