Pickleball Obsession

Tracie Hotchner

Pickleball advice and insight for recreational players who want to play better and understand the game. Hosted by obsessed amateur Tracie Hotchner, each episode delivers short, useful answers from certified pickleball pros that actually apply to your game.

  1. -5 j

    We Can't Complain Enough About Lobs!

    #1030: Coach Leia Miller and Tracie roll their eyes about heavy duty veteran lobbers, but instead of moaning, groaning and griping about players who barrage you with lobs, Leia suggests we take matters into our own hands! Better to find a way to "drive the bus" instead of being irritated about being jerked around by lobbers.

    We Can't Complain Enough About Lobs!

  2. 27 juil.

    Should You Serve First or Receive?

    #1029: In tournaments it's a big decision whether or not to serve first (with only one serve but a chance to get on the board) or receive first when you'll have two serves? Coach Deb "PicklePong Deb" Harrison has medaled in hundreds of tournaments, so she has solid advice about all the elements to factor in to your decision — which can apply to rec play as well.

    Should You Serve First or Receive?

  3. 20 juil.

    Why Pickleball is Great for Kids (with Pro Celebrity Megan Fudge)

    #1028: Wondering whether your kids or grandkids should be encouraged to play pickleball? Megan Fudge is the APP tour's all-time total career medals leader by any player (89) and is married to pro player Ryler DeHeart, with whom she traveled the circuit in an RV so their two kids, Lily and JR, could be with them off and on the court. They are living proof of her belief that pickleball is a welcoming entry to sports for all children.

    Why Pickleball is Great for Kids (with Pro Celebrity Megan Fudge)

  4. 13 juil.

    When, How & Why is Stacking a Good Idea?

    #1027: Master Pro and former pro competitor Lisa Palcic explains why two right-handed players almost always stack in mixed doubles on the pro circuit (no matter how good the female player is). But when, why and how stacking might make sense for amateurs in rec play or tournaments is another story.

    When, How & Why is Stacking a Good Idea?

  5. 6 juil.

    Are You a Tournament Virgin?

    #1026: Coach Veronica Alteri just started playing pro pickleball herself, but she remembers the mental challenges of the first time she played in a tournament. She and Tracie talk about the thrills and chills of playing competitively and how to deal with the way things change (for you and for your partner) when the score actually counts.

    Are You a Tournament Virgin?

  6. 29 juin

    Why Should You Not Target the Weaker Player?

    #1025: Coach Mindy Yoder says that hitting to the weaker player can make sense if your goal is to win the game, but can also backfire if the stronger player takes over the court and poaches aggressively, ending points quickly. In rec play, you might want to embrace more challenge and have better points by including the stronger player — which can make it a better experience for everyone — especially the stronger player, who is there to play pickleball and will not appreciate being "avoided."

    Why Should You Not Target the Weaker Player?

  7. 22 juin

    The Attack of the Body Baggers

    #1024: Coach Leia Miller talks about whether there is an etiquette or sportsmanship issue about aiming the ball at an opponent's body, since "body bagging" has become a legitimate strategy. In earlier pickleball days, hitting someone with the ball might have necessitated a heartfelt apology. Leia talks about how the sport has become more aggressive so you need to be prepared to defend against players who aim for your body — or heaven forbid, your face!

    The Attack of the Body Baggers

  8. 15 juin

    Quit Hitting Out Balls!

    #1023: Coach Thomas Yelloweyes in Oregon explains you're giving gifts to your opponents by hitting their balls that are going out. Tracie talks about how frustrating it is to have a partner who goes after every ball, hitting balls that are clearly going out when she thought their opponents had lost the point — but suddenly that out ball is coming right back to her!

    Quit Hitting Out Balls!
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Pickleball advice and insight for recreational players who want to play better and understand the game. Hosted by obsessed amateur Tracie Hotchner, each episode delivers short, useful answers from certified pickleball pros that actually apply to your game.

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  • Création
    Tracie Hotchner
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    30
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