Jen Lassandro and her doubles partner recently reached the podium in a senior pro event, upsetting a couple of the top teams. In today's episode she also talks about how to stage a big comeback, when to hit an Erne, and what you can learn from watching the pros play.
On the podcast, I talk with Pickleball pros about how to improve your game from a strategy and technique perspective. But I love talking to National Champion Brett Noel as he discusses how to get the right mental state to improve your game.
Near the pandemic's beginning, Rachel Simon and her family were like many people: bored and looking for something to do at home. Then she found Pickleball and wrote about it in an article for the NY Times called Is Pickleball the Perfect Pandemic Pastime? I truly believe she helped fuel the explosive growth of the game, and now she has written a book Pickleball for All: Everything but the Kitchen Sink.
I believe Jayden Broderick is the only teenager I have spoken with on the Pickleball Fire podcast, other than Anna Leigh Waters, who was 14 at the time. Jayden is now 16 but just picked up a paddle two years ago and is now competing against the professionals in singles and having success.
Do you have a drawer full of wraps for your knee, ankle or other body part? I know I do so I wanted to hear how Pickleball player Turbo Darcy was able to toss those in the trash and be pain free on the court.
Phil Metz does not play Pickleball competitively, but he does teach with one of the best-known professionals in the game, Simone Jardim. Today Phil talks about the importance of paddle position in developing fast hands.
If you play a lot of Pickleball, you will want to listen to this podcast. Senior pro Tim Ringgold explains how to recover faster after playing and what to do on your days off from the game.
I don't usually have breaking news on the Pickleball Fire podcast. But I interviewed Morgan Evans and he has an update on the spin serve and what's going to happen in 2023. As you know, there was a lot of controversy in 2022 about the spin serve. Zane Navratil's chainsaw serve was, we'll call it outlawed, while the Morgan Evans spin serve was not.
Bend your knees Louise, step back Jack. I love how this short rhymes can help your Pickleball game. Authors Jackie Freeman & Karen Worthy have brought them to life in a Pickleball primer for children of all ages and grandparents of course.
We often practice shots such as the third shot drop or forehand roll. But have you considered what you can do to improve your ability to track the ball? Zack Strock from Vizual Edge gives us some tips on how to do just this.
As professional Pickleball becomes more competitive, athletes are doing everything they can to maximize their performance. And personal fitness trainer Leslie Roberts has just the right credentials to help some of the top pros. In this episode, we talk about her work with Pickleball players of all levels and what we can do to prevent injury on the court.
Julian Arnold considers himself a jokester when not playing Pickleball. But on the court, this professional is known for his fiery personality. So in this episode, we talk about the importance of finding the right intensity level for peak performance on the Pickleball court.
Most of us just get on the courts and want to play the game. But have you considered writing things down to improve your Pickleball performance? Jody Belsher, the author of the Pickleball Workbook, discusses what to include in your tournament checklist and the scientifically proven benefits of journaling.
I have been working on getting more women on the Pickleball Fire podcast. And today I have Chris Evon and Terri Graham who in 2015 left their jobs at Wilson Sporting Goods and founded the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship.
We cover a lot of ground today talking with pro Nikki Roth about quiet Pickleball paddles, playing on clay, and indoor courts on a cruise ship.
We all have one. It is called the inner critic, and it hurts our Pickleball game. So, CJ Johnson is here to talk about how a technique called 3-2-1 can help silence your inner critic. We also discuss the upcoming Pickleball Summit, which is free to attend if you have a ticket that you can get by going to The Pickleball Summit.
Grizzly bears, tutus, and seesaws. Is this really a Pickleball podcast? I am here with Keith Valentine of the Pickleball pirates and we discuss all of those things plus how to neutralize bangers.
The last time I had Tony Roig on the Pickleball Fire podcast, we didn't have a chance to talk about respect the X. But that is such a great strategy so we go deep into today along with some information on the upcoming virtual Pickleball Summit .
You might be surprised to know that the number one senior pro-Mattias Johansson, is wrapped up like a mummy when he plays due to many injuries. So you might wonder how he made it to the number one rating in singles. In this episode, we cover just that as he talks about the mind-body connection, and you will also be surprised at how many miles he logs during a tournament.
When Dekel Bar first started playing Pickleball, he did not think he would become too serious about the game after competing in pro tennis. However, he is one of the top players in the sport plus he is involved in two Pickleball business ventures. In this episode, Dekel and I discuss all of that plus we go deep on how to hit four types of volleys.
We all have our reasons why we play Pickleball and author Larry Blundred is no different. However, he takes the sport a step further by writing books about Pickleball to salute both the community and his late wife. Let's get to the intro so you can hear from Larry and learn about the critters in his book.
In 2018, Pickleball was just getting started in Sweden. A friend of Axel Irestedt heard about the game and told Axel he found the sport for them. He was right as Axel finished third in senior pro singles in the recent U.S. Open. So, in this episode, we take a deep dive into how to be a successful singles player.
Here I am in Florida on my last day at the beach. I am enjoying the sun and the weather, and I'm working on putting together this podcast episode where I interview Roger BelAir. And he is somebody who just reminded me of how fortunate I am to live my life and play Pickleball. But he has such an interesting story because he has been bringing Pickleball to people in prison. Now I have to warn you. This episode is very compelling between the story and the fact that Roger is an excellent speaker. Al...
Pickleball Pro Jordan Briones is well-known for his high-quality teaching videos. So, in this episode of the Pickleball Fire podcast, we talk about how you can level up your game.
This is one of those podcast episodes where the audio isn't quite as good as it usually is, but it is well worth listening to because I'm talking with Neil Mediratta who recently had a big win in men's doubles against two of the top players in the world. We also take a really deep dive into how to evaluate your opponent's tendencies.
I had the chance to interview Sarah on her off day at the U.S. Open where she is playing every event possible. She is from Australia and it is her first tournament in the U.S. She jumped right into the professional division, playing Simone Jardim in the first round. She is also looking forward to playing in the mixed qualifier today.
Mark Napartovich could not play table tennis and badminton due to an injury to his right shoulder. So, he started playing Pickleball left-handed, eventually becoming a senior professional. In this episode, we talk a lot about spin (especially side spin and underspin), as this is something Mark mastered in table tennis, and it is a tactic that can help your Pickleball game.
Christina Bolton was surprised when she was asked to create a video about why you get frustrated on the Pickleball court. That is because even Christina admits she can have a temper on the court. So perhaps she is one of the best people to ask about this topic as she has several tips on overcoming frustrations on the Pickleball court.
I hope you have seen Joey Gmuer on the Pickleball Pirates Youtube Channel. He is not only entertaining but also puts out some great instructional content. Today he gives tips on what to do when you opponent attacks, how to surprise people you regularly play with and how to determine your Pickleball rating.
