You’ve been taught how to Erne, but do you know what to look for? For some reason, this advanced secret is rarely taught… This week we give you the TOP 3 things to look for in order to PREDICT an Erne opportunity! We guarantee this one will improve your Erne game as well as your pickleball IQ! Please take a second to FOLLOW so you can become an Erne machine! Also follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:35 First Erne opportunity 08:45 Second Erne opportunity 16:1...
Dec 04, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This is our #1 Defensive Strategy and it's been proven to work, time and time again! Let us show you how to defend like a pro in 15 minutes! Stick around because we will be dropping additional valuable pickleball tips along the way! If you haven't FOLLOWED us yet, is it because it's too expensive? Oh wait, it's free! FOLLOW now and instantly improve your game! Also follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:52 Best defensive strategy 10:55 When to drive, drop or lo...
Nov 28, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Are you tired of inconsistent and/or inaccurate dinks? This week we share the 3 Keys to dinking like a Pro! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, this podcast will help you improve your dinks Immediately! If you haven’t FOLLOWED this pod yet, is it because it’s too expensive? Oh wait, it’s free! FOLLOW now and we promise you’ll get better at pickleball! Also follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:24 Key 1 09:34 Key 2 16:58 Key 3 19:48 Bonus Tip 23:3...
Nov 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
If you want to improve your pickleball game, you must have THESE 3 shots in your arsenal. This week we share what these 3 crucial shots are, why they are vital, and even when/how to use them! Stick around as we provide a bonus tip in the end to help you dominate the court! What’s that? You haven’t FOLLOWED us yet? Do so now and watch your game sky rocket? You can also follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Crucial Shot 1 04:47 Crucial Shot 2 12:...
Nov 13, 2023•24 min
This week the Pickleheads teach a new, killer way to apply pressure on your opponents! Learn a modified shake and bake! Stick around as we get into all of the nerdy details that will help your game soar! Please take a second to FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can add some magic to your game. Follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod Try the best pickleball training app here (it’s free!): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pickleball-playbook/id6445845357 00:00 Intro 00:32 A new shake ...
Nov 06, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Have you ever played pickleball with Zombies??? It’s kind of a buzz kill, right?… This week we talk about making sure you enjoy playing pickleball and why you should NEVER be a pickleball zombie! Stick around as we make predictions for this week’s MLP tourney in Dallas. Also, Austin gives us an invaluable doubles pickleball tip! What’s that? You haven’t followed our podcast yet? FOLLOW NOW and improve your game! Follow us on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:30 Playin...
Oct 31, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This podcast we give you the keys you need to win at the highest level! Austin is fresh off of a 5.0+ tournament so Spencer is here to squeeze all the info he can out of him! You’re going to want to check this one out! These tips and strategies will help you have success in your future tournaments. Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast so that you can improve your game every week! 00:00 Intro 00:23 A funny pickleball story 07:50 Tourney Recap 15:39 Play to Win! 16:09 There are levels to this game! ...
Oct 23, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This episode is our most insightful yet! We interview Pro, Stefan Auvergne who teaches us how he quickly went from winning national gaming championships to winning gold as a pro pickleball player! Stefan gives us a lot of pro tips on the ERNE as well as how to get more POWER on the ball! Don’t miss this episode! FOLLOW NOW and the pickleball fairy will make your game better instantly! Follow us on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:50 How Stefan found pickleball 04:40 ...
Oct 17, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week we explain the WHY behind certain shots and strategies! Spencer teaches why we play in a particular way in Pickleball, as well as when certain shots and strategies should occur. All of this in an effort to improve YOUR game! Austin teases a brand new paddle which will come out this month! Should you buy it? To top it all off, the Pickleheads read hater’s comments from social media, some of which are hilarious! What’s that? You haven’t FOLLOWED our pod yet? Do yourself a favor and do it...
Oct 10, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week we are here to give you all of the knowledge possible to know when to drive and when to drop! It can be very difficult to decide when to do which but we break it down for you, in detail. We go over spin, depth, pace, location and why for each. You don’t want to miss this episode! What’s that? You haven’t FOLLOWED our podcast yet? Do it now to start improving your game right away! Follow us on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 01:00 Spencer gives a new paddle sn...
Oct 03, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Have you seriously not followed our podcast yet? Now is the ideal time to do so, and improve your game! This episode the Pickleheads give you 3 Pro Tips to improve your mental focus on the court, from non other than Novak Djokovic! Wherever you are on your pickleball journey, these 3 steps will help your pickleball game thrive! Don’t miss these vital pro tips as well as other pickleball news involving Jack Sock’s pro pickleball debut and some shocking sponsorship news! Follow us on Instagram and...
Sep 26, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We had an absolute blast with pro player, Patrick Smith and we hope you enjoy watching/listening! Pat teaches about the importance of fitness and overall health in pickleball. He also shares his secrets on how to juggle so many pickleball tournaments with a full-time job! The Picklehead hosts ask how Pat decides between 1&2-handed backhand counters and how YOU can improve yours! Stick around as we play a little game with Pat, 1-word answers only… and try not to laugh at his answers! Thank yo...
Sep 18, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today’s episode is a little different, in a good way… This time we answer YOUR pickleball questions! In an effort to help all of our viewers/listeners, we selected your specific questions that were posed to us on the podcast and social media. Questions ranged from windshield wiper speed ups to a slice drop step by step. Stick around and learn new ways to improve your pickleball game. Thank you for watching/listening! This podcast wouldn’t be possible without you! Please take a few seconds to FOL...
Sep 12, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We’re back together this week to drop some pickleball knowledge and have a good time! We first talk about all of the absolute Chaos surrounding the professional pickleball scene. Next, Austin teaches us how to predict where our opponents are going to hit the ball! If you haven’t followed our podcast yet, your game might not improve as fast as you’d like it to… Do yourself a favor and FOLLOW now! Also, let us know what you’d like to learn about so we can teach it in a future episode! Follow us on...
Sep 05, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This episode we talk about one of the most underrated shots in pickleball, the return of serve! As always, we try to give you the best instruction we can, in order to improve your return game. We talk in detail about the main types of returns, and when to use each. We cover depth, pace, backhand vs forehand, and Austin even pulls out the wooden spoon! Stick around for the full episode to see which return spin is trending and why. Thank you for your support! Please FOLLOW for weekly podcasts! Fol...
Aug 28, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This episode we talk about everything Serve related. Should the serve be a more dominant part of the game like tennis? Should it just be a means to an end? Should your serve be different when playing singles versus doubles? What constitutes an illegal serve and what is the consequence? We cover all of these topics and many more. Plus, Austin talks about funny pickleball drama with his mother-in-law. Don’t miss out! Follow us on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod Time Stamps: 00:00 In...
Aug 21, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week on the podcast we talk about the importance of letting out balls go out. This is crucial in the game of pickleball so if you’re hitting out balls, we’re here to help you stop! How do you recognize an out ball? Believe it or not, there is way more than one way. Throughout the podcast we discuss each of these ways in detail. All of which can help you boost your skill level right away! Improve your game now, and don’t miss this episode! As always, thank you for listening. We can’t do this...
Aug 14, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week on the podcast the Picklehead hosts explore why you should never underestimate or overestimate your opponents. This can be a huge competitive disadvantage so Austin and Spencer are here to give you a few tips on how to avoid doing it. Later, the hosts explore trick shots and dirty plays. Should they even be part of your pickleball game? Stick around until the end of the episode as Austin provides valuable insights that will help you improve you backhand dink! Thank you for your support...
Aug 07, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This episode we dive deep into the Ready Position. What is it? Why is it necessary? How does it differ from other sports? Then, we get into the weeds a bit and go full Picklehead on the subject! We review different pro’s ready positions (or lack of ready positions), and try to understand what works for them. Knowing this can help you understand what ready position is best for your game! Please leave a comment and don’t forget to FOLLOW! Thank you for making this podcast possible! Follow us on In...
Jul 31, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
It really doesn't need to be this complicated... This episode the Picklehead hosts walk you through how to sign up and prepare for a pickleball tournament. We talk about the monopoly that is pickleballtournaments.com and how very user unfriendly it is. What skill level should you play? We will help you determine what your skill level is and which skill level to sign up for. These step by step instructions should help you own the court in your pickleball tournament and have a blast playing! Pleas...
Jul 24, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Is it really necessary to paddle tap at the end of each game? Don’t miss Part 2 of Pickleball Etiquette! If you missed Part 1, we pick up right where we left off. We aren’t sure why, but some of these topics have become a bit controversial since we released Part 1. It’s funny to see how different player’s opinions can be. Even partners disagree on some of these etiquette topics. Stick around and let us know whether you agree or disagree, and why. Thank you for listening. Please take a second to ...
Jul 17, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In today’s episode, we talk about Pickleball etiquette. Is it even a thing? Austin and Spencer break down what someone should or shouldn’t be doing in certain situations. They give their opinions and also attempt to share the actual rules for certain etiquette circumstances. Should Pickleball etiquette be compared to tennis, or should it be its own thing? Let us know what you think in the comments. We hope you enjoy the episode! Please take a second to follow the pod! Follow us on Instagram (and...
Jul 10, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This week on the pod things get interesting! The Pickleheads talk about controversial pickleball subjects such as attacking cross-court, the table tennis grip, and things coaches tell you to do that are actually hurting your game. You’ll hear why Spencer thinks the 3rd shot lob is a stupid shot, and why Austin thinks it’s the future of pickleball! Throughout the podcast, the Pickleheads share why they agree and/or disagree with certain ideas, in an effort to help you improve your overall game! T...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week we have 2-time Major League Pickleball MVP, Lee Whitwell join us on the pod! She's a part-time comedian, full-time pickleball pro, and an all around cool person. The focus of this episode is Resets and Counterattacks. We dive deep into both of them, and Lee shares plenty of hidden secrets along the way. Prepare to be amazed at Lee's pickleball knowledge as well as her positive outlook on life! We had so much fun and I can't believe how much the Pickleheads learned during this episode. ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this podcast we explore the Drop, one of the most crucial shots in pickleball! Whether you are at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level, we cover just about everything having to do with the drop. Throughout the pod we talk about 5 major points. These are the what, why, how, when and where to drop. Keep watching/listening as we try to get very detailed with each point, maybe even too detailed at times:) That's just the picklehead in us! If you implement what we teach, we promise your pic...
Jun 19, 2023•51 min
In this podcast we talk about 5, Must-Have pickleball habits that will change your game for the better, forever! Want to improve your game quickly, and long term? These 5 habits will help you grow tremendously, if you implement them into your game, and some of them can be put into practice off the court. We will give you the what and how to implement them throughout this informative podcast. If you find this advice helpful, please follow and leave a review! You can follow us for further tips on ...
Jun 12, 2023•28 min
This week on the podcast we talk about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of the Dink. From beginner tactics to pro-level tips, we’re hear to help you master the dink and blow away the competition. Where should you dink in certain situations? Who should you dink to in a specific tournament? When should you involve your wrist? How can you dink consistently and with pace?… We cover all of that and so much more in this podcast! Don’t miss this episode! It’s time for you to Dominate the dink! ...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min
If you've ever seen Jay on a pickleball court, you will quickly understand why he is known as the, “Flying Frenchman!” Originally from France, now residing in Kansas, Devilliers has taken the professional pickleball scene by storm, and has solidified himself and one of the top pros in the world! We sit down with Jay to discuss how to balance work and family, who Jay will be playing doubles with for the rest of the year, and whether or not he and Pat Smith will ever play together again. While wat...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode we learn together what it’s like to play a professional sport with your sibling! Meet Mary and Maggie Brascia, two of the best pickleball pros in the game! They are sisters and their success together is commendable. Throughout the podcast, the Brascias explain what it takes to play with your sibling and how to do it successfully. Also on the podcast, we learn how to stay positive throughout a match and how to critique your partner in a kind way. Stick around till the end where we...
May 22, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we dive deep into justice with one of pickleball’s top pros, Andrea Koop! She’s a full-time attorney and a part time professional pickleball player. Andrea shares how she stays so good at pickleball, while being a partner at a prestigious law firm. Keep watching/listening and you will get to hear how the famous “KOOP” chant started, and who started it! Together, we talk about how Andrea finished second at MLP Daytona and what it will take to get first in San Clemente. Koop is als...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
