Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast Michael O'Neal & Scott Fliegelman

Today we give a few bullets on how to make the jump from 3.5 to 4.0.
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We covered dinking on the last episode, now we get into the fun part! Talking the who, what, when, why, and how to attack (instigate) from the kitchen, and how to defend ourselves against those attacks.
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Today we answer listener questions about difficult shot execution, verbal cues on the court, and changing grip mid point. Then, how to make the jump from 3.5 to 4.0. Finally, what's the best drill to do when you only have a couple minutes and you want the most bang for your buck?

00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings
00:23 Episode Theme and Guest Introduction
02:41 Listener Questions and Expert Advice
07:25 Communication Strategies in Pickleball
14:46 Visualization Techniques for Better Play
19:35 Improving from 3.5 to 4.0 Skill Level
26:21 Grip Adjustments and Paddle Positioning
30:52 Bang for the Buck Drill Sessions
35:21 Conclusion and Call to Action

Jack Munro Drill Sesh: https://youtu.be/9RAwrigvra8?si=6Lsu9X8f5UoHbnpA
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On today's show we are stepping into the kitchen and talking dinking. How should we dink? What are our targets? How can we set ourselves up for success in the kitchen with some strategic dinks? What techniques do the pros use? All of this and more in this ep!
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Today we delve into the nuances of playing pickleball with a referee present. We talk about the additional pressure and dynamics a referee brings to a game. Topics covered include the significance of making prompt and proper outcalls, protocols around serve routines, and foot faults, as well as the importance of establishing a rapport with the referee. Practical advice is given on how to handle incorrect scores and the procedures for challenging line calls. Whether you're moving up the ranks or just looking to refine your game, this episode is packed with advice to help you play your best when there’s a ref on the court.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:20 Discussing the APP NYC Event
00:56 The Role of Referees in Professional Pickleball
02:56 Strategies for Playing with a Referee
03:58 Pre-Match Decisions and Strategies
05:00 Warm-Up and Match Preparation
11:24 Handling Line Calls and Disputes
13:03 Serving Rules and Protocols
17:18 Foot Faults and Common Referee Calls
20:08 Stacking and Positioning Clarifications
21:31 Out Calls and Replay Rules
27:44 Advanced Referee Rules and Tips
28:26 Conclusion and Farewell
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**NOTE: Since this episode has published, the Gen 3 paddles from Gearbox, Joola, and others have hit the market. So, much of what we talked about can be extrapolated to these new paddles.
Pickleball Paddle technology has taken huge leaps and bounds in the last 3 years or so. Shots that were previously impossible are now commonplace due to the gritty carbon fiber surfaces that higher end paddles come with. So, how do pros choose their paddles? How do they set them up? What does lead tape do, and where should we put it? All of this and more in this episode.
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