Remaining with the important theme of listening to our bodies, Paddy talks to Bill Reif about his book 'Treat Your Own Pickleball Injuries' out with Amazon. With 45+ years experience of being a physical therapist, he started playing pickleball five years ago and found himself looking after more and more pickleball players. So, on retiring, he wrote this very useful book.

Listen to Paddy and Bill discussing the particular injuries that come from pickleball's 'side-to-side' movements and what to do about them. More good stuff about preventing those injuries from happening in the first place, but also what to do when they (inevitably) arrive!

Bill has worked with the Olympics, Special Olympics and even in Hollywood - so he knows what he's talking about. Also, if you're not from Britain, discover what a 'niggle' is!

[IMPORTANT NOTE: If injuries or pain persists ALWAYS go and see your doctor/physician]

Order the book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Pickleball-Injuries-Step-Step/dp/B0F8P2DV49

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In the second part of this episode Paddy and Susan (from Pro Motion Fitness) discuss the importance of having some kind of a daily routine to stretch our muscles and tendons and to help us gain some physical strength. This can help all of us with our pickleball game (and our lives in general!).

A 10- or 15-minute routine is good (or even longer if you can bare it!), but at least a 5-10 minute stretch is highly advisable. Whether it is yoga, pilates or the Canadian Air Force exercise regime (yes, there is one - my dear mum used to do it every morning!), just about any kind of movement can only help. And we'll learn how you can even incorporate the exercises your phyiso gave you into your own bespoke routine (why not eh?).

We'll also learn about how good it is for us to (wait for it....) stand on one leg!

So give this episode a listen - and remember to S-T-R-E-T-C-H.......!

Check out Pro Motion Fitness here:

https://ptwithsusan.com/about/

For our (FREE) Senior Pickleball Academy click here: https://www.skool.com/senior-pickleball-academy-9457/about

In this two-part episode Paddy talks to Susan Cohen from Pro Motion Fitness about keeping injury-free.

Part one will cover the five most common pickleball injuries that occur with seniors and in part two they discuss about how all of us should have our own bespoke, personal daily routine so we can stretch and strengthen our muscles for 10-15 minutes every day.

So, in this part-one episode Susan goes through the five most common injuries that affect our:

1. Shoulders
2. Elbows
3. Lower Back
4. Knees
5. Ankles & Calves

And for each of these she and Paddy discuss what we need to do to keep us from injuring these parts of our bodies. (Paddy is used as a sort-of guinea pig as he relates the problems he always has with lower back pain and cramping in his calves).

So give it a listen and this episode may well be the best thing you do this week/month/year!!

Check out Pro Motion Fitness here: https://ptwithsusan.com/

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In this episode Paddy continues with his story about winning a gold medal in the English National Singles Championships (3.0, 65+). Listen to how he played against a 'giant' at 6'8" and then very much hoped that he didn't come across Nigel again (who beat him in the round-robin). And, you've guessed it, of course he did!

Paddy explains what worked for him in this tournament - both his game strategy and how he kept strong mentally.

At the end he summarises with some pointers that could help YOU in tournament play (or indeed any kind of pickleball play).

Also - listen out for the Labrador puppy!

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In this episode Paddy talks through his experience of how (for some crazy reason) he managed to win an English National Singles Championships title (3.0, 65+). He talks through his preparation, his game strategy and his mental strength (basically how he kept his sh*t together!).

He talks through the six games he had to play in the round-robin to get to the semi-finals - what he did right and what he did wrong. Why and how he changed his tactics mid-game sometimes, what he did between points and how he kept motivated.

Paddy never says that everyone has to do what he does - he just shares his highs and lows, his tactics and decisions - in case the listener may be able to take away a few good pointers. He hopes that he doesn't come across as 'braggy' - just someone sharing their story.

He ends by summarising his strategies and tactics, which he hopes may be helpful for others.

In Part Two he continues this story into the semi-finals and final. Hear how he VERY nearly went home early (how he got lucky), but somehow hung on and managed to get that gold medal! So watch this space!

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In this episode Sleeves (from Senior Pickleball Report) talks about his role in the Netflix pickleball film 'Dreambreaker'.

Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story is a humorous look into the serious business of our country's fastest-growing sport and the celebrities, billionaires, and everyday folks scrambling to get in on the action.

Interesting watch!

Then Paddy and Sleeves 'shoot the breeze' about a whole heap of things, including the continuing growth of the sport, its Olympic ambitions and even how the third shot drop is fading from the game.

Join them for a fascinating conversation as these 'two old blokes get together and just talk pickleball' !!

Dreambreaker film details:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32307345/

Senior Pickleball Report (with Sleeves)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH7VF6BggKDKw8iR_ald18w

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This is probably the MOST DIFFICULT SHOT IN PICKLEBALL and also the most important. Paddy talks through the techniques and strategies for the Re-Set Shot - what to do, how to do it & when to do it. He stresses just how vital it is to be able to undertake this shot.

He even says that if you want to improve to 3.5 and certainly to 4.0 and beyond YOU MUST HAVE THE RE-SET SHOT IN YOUR ARSENAL. Although the power game is becoming more popular - the soft game with re-sets and dinks will ALWAYS have a central place in the sport.

Paddy is later joined by Coach Jeff Gehm where he again shares his gems (sorry about that pun Jeff!!!) - this time on (what could be) the most important shot for YOU to master.

Listen carefully and make the re-set shot a central plank in YOUR game!!!

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In this episode Paddy goes through the techniques and strategy needed to make the most of your backhand drive. This can be a weak shot for many of us seniors - so listen to how you can improve YOUR backhand drive and be confident with, what can be a tricky shot.

He also touches on whether to have a single- or double-backhand and the advantages and disadvantages of both. There's even a mention of the 'cut' backhand and when to use it and not use it.

So learn about how to improve on this difficult shot and to have the confidence to use it in YOUR game.

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We give over this episode to a review of the Facebook group by the Deep Dive Podcast. It was first broadcast in April 2024 and here is another chance to listen to it again.

But it is VERY IMPORTANT to make sure you listen to Paddy's endpiece - this helps to make the whole episode make sense!

By the way, be sure to take a look at our upcoming website. Sign up onto the waitlist for a great discount!

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With coach Jeff Gehm, Paddy goes through the ten basic shots one at a time, and for each one they discuss the MOST VALUABLE TIP for that shot. There is a LOT in this espisode worth listening to (sorry we went over our 30 min limit - but only just!).

Check out...

1. Serve
2. Return of Serve
3. 3rd Shot Drop or Drive?
4. 5th Shot Drop
5. Forehand Drive
6. Backhand Drive
7. Dink
8. Lob
9. Smash
10. Re-Set Shot

(Told you there's a LOT here!)

For each shot, Jeff brings his expertise of coaching to describe the MOST IMPORTANT TIP for that shot and Paddy 'chews the breeze' with him. In this structured debate they both talk serious pickleball, but also have a lot of FUN in front of their microphones. Somehow they even mention golfers and mathematicians!

Take away 10 things to improve YOUR game, to help you find those silky skills and be the envy of all your pickleball friends!

Check out Jeff's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@limitlesspickleball

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