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Picklebrain PodcastWhy Pickleball is a Lie!Everything you’ve been told about the origin of pickleball is a lie! This week we provide unique ways to improve your game as well as set the story of the invention of pickleball straight! FOLLOW! It’s free and it really helps us bring you quality pickleball content! 00:00 Intro 00:11 Pickleball and Fitness 04:00 Bruce Lee wisdom 06:33 Body Bagging is worthless 09:00 Pickleball is a lie 10:40 Music in pickleball Music by Jordyn Edmonds http://lnk.to/jord...2024-07-1713 min

Picklebrain Podcast4 Pickleball Tips in 4 Minutes!This is our most unique and informative pod to date! Want to get better at pickleball? We give you 4 killer pickleball tips in 4 minutes! Stick around until the end because there may be a few bonus tips for you as well! FOLLOW! It’s free and you’ll only improve your game by doing so! 00:00 Intro 00:14 Tip One 01:35 Tip Two 02:51 Tip Three 04:34 Tip Four 06:50 Bonus Tip One 07:57 Bonus Tip Two Music by Jord...2024-07-0909 min

Picklebrain PodcastYou Should Always Attack in THIS Situation!Many players find it difficult to know when to attack. This pod we give you a few gems that should help you understand when and why to attack in certain situations. Don’t miss it! Please FOLLOW! Thank you for your support! 00:00 Intro 00:17 New attack strategy 07:50 Always attack this ball Music by Jordyn Edmonds http://lnk.to/jordynedmonds 2024-07-0217 min

Picklebrain PodcastHand/Eye Coordination and How to Improve Upon It!This week’s pod is all about hand/eye coordination! This is vital to pickleball. The Pickleheads provide tips and tricks to improve your hand/eye coordination, so don’t miss it! FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can visit you while you sleep! 00:00 Intro 00:15 Hand/Eye Drill 02:49 Training Tool 1 for Hand/Eye 04:15 Training Tool 2 for Hand/Eye 05:49 Light Training 07:10 New Hand/Eye Video Purchase Gearbox Paddles and Gear through our link to help support the...2024-06-1911 min

Picklebrain Podcast3 Things Missing from Your Game and What to STOP Now!This week we share 3 things that might be missing from your pickleball game, as well as 1 BIG mistake! Are you making this mistake? Watch and find out now! 00:00 Intro 04:16 First Thing 10:00 Second Thing 15:45 Third Thing 24:20 Bonus Thing Purchase Gearbox Paddles and Gear through our link to help support the channel: https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7701229.a1d50e Purchase Selkirk Paddles and Gear HERE: selkirk.com - Don't forget to use our promo code!: ADV-PLAYBOOK https://www.instagram.com/picklebrainpod/ Subscribe to improve your game every single day! Music by Jordyn Edmonds http://lnk.to/jordynedmonds 2024-06-1531 min

Picklebrain PodcastWhy Your Footwork is Beating YOU!This week Austin teaches us some revolutionary footwork strategies that will absolutely change your game for the better! There’s nothing standard about this pod. Each footwork tip is unique and extremely helpful so don’t miss it! Also, we talk pickleball drama and the harshest of punishments for a certain pro player! FOLLOW Now! It’s free and it really helps us produce quality content for you! Also follow us on Instagram and all social media: @picklebrainpod 00:00 Intro 02:45 Footwork Tip 1 09:2...2024-05-3137 min

Picklebrain PodcastHow to WIN MORE by Dinking with a Purpose!Don’t miss this valuable episode where we give you 4 additional dinking strategies to help you jump in skill level! Also, who covers the middle? You’ll know after listening to this episode. FOLLOW now so the pickleball genie can grant you your 3 wishes! It’s free! 00:00 Intro 00:20 Who covers the middle? 04:56 Dink strategy 5 15:40 Dink strategy 6 19:45 Dink strategy 7 26:40 Dink strategy 8 Music by Jordyn Edmonds http://lnk.to/jordynedmonds 2024-05-2544 min

Picklebrain Podcast4 Rare Dinking Tips for your Pickleball Arsenal!This week we give you the 4 best dinking strategies that have brought us from beginner to advanced! Also, MLP is back, so we give our thoughts on it. Don’t miss this one! FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can visit you in your dreams! 00:00 Intro 00:12 Pro player has beef with us 04:30 Dink Tip 1 09:44 Dink Tip 2 12:23 Dink Tip 3 17:42 Dink Tip 4 21:32 MLP is back! Music by Jordyn Edmonds http://lnk.to/jordynedmonds 2024-05-1530 min

Picklebrain PodcastWhy Your Rec Play is KILLING Your Game!This week we’re back to talk about the purpose of recreational play, and how it can be Good and Bad for your game. Austin teaches us how to get better consistently, and Spencer shares MLP’s latest and craziest change yet! You don’t want to miss this one! FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can visit you while you sleep! 00:00 Intro 00:35 The purpose of Rec Play 04:36 Battling pride! 12:24 Which opponent do you hit to? 13:25 Breaking news from MLP!2024-05-0937 min

Picklebrain PodcastI Played with Pickleball Pros and THIS is What I Learned!This week Austin walks us through his experience playing with top pros! This week he played with Collin Shick, Etta Wright, Hurricane Tyra Black and Allyce Jones to name a few! Austin also played his first Pro tournament this week, so let’s see how he did! FOLLOW NOW so the pickleball genie can grant you 3 wishes! 00:00 Intro 00:27 Austin played his 1st pro matches! 07:10 Practicing with top pros! 17:30 PPA Red Rock report 25:38 How to become a pro! ...2024-05-0126 min

Picklebrain PodcastWhy Your Backhand is BrokenThis week we provide a lot of tips on how to improve your backhand counter attacks! We talk about position, recognition, backswing, grip and much more! FOLLOW NOW to improve your game! Also FOLLOW us on Instagram and all social media for DAILY pickleball tips and drills: @picklebrainpod 00:00 Intro 00:25 Switching grips 12:45 1-hand vs 2-hand 17:45 Austin to play 1st pro match 18:55 Killer backhand counter tips 23:49 PPA Red Rock! Music by J...2024-04-2630 min

Picklebrain PodcastIs This THE END of Stacking in Pickleball?This pod we talk about a new pickleball strategy which might not be favorable for Stacking… Will staking go away completely? Find out, and let us know what you think! FOLLOW NOW so the pickleball fairy can visit you while you sleep! FOLLOW us on Instagram and all social media: @picklebrainpod 00:00 Intro 00:55 What is Stacking? 03:40 Forehand on the line? 05:00 The new trend 10:47 How should you prepare? 18:18 Why are you stacking? ...2024-04-1828 min

Picklebrain PodcastTHE KEY to a Great 2-Handed Backhand!This week we’re talking about the most popular shot in pickleball! We talk about why it’s popular, when to use it, and how to perfect it! SUBSCRIBE now! It’s Free! 00:00 Intro 02:03 Use dominant arm? 05:10 Out and Up! 08:59 Apply this to your dinks 12:04 Swing path 17:09 Drill it first!2024-04-0920 min

Picklebrain PodcastHonest Review of the 6 Most Popular Ball Machines!This week we give our true opinions of the most popular ball machines on the market, so that you can decide which is best for your game! We give the positives and negatives of each, and we are not providing any discount codes, so that you can truly decide which one to purchase! SUBSCRIBE so the Pickleball genie can grant you 3 wishes!2024-04-0328 min

Picklebrain PodcastBuild the Ultimate Pickleball Player!This week the Pickleheads build the ultimate pickleball player, based on skill! The trick is you can only use a single player for each skill. No player can be used twice! Help us build the greatest player of all time! Can you do better than us? FOLLOW NOW to instantly get better at pickleball! Get Picklehead Merch HERE: https://www.pickleballplaybook.app/merch/p/spring-bowl-rltkk-jy5sr-fjw6l-dp8lg-x2kta Follow us on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod 2024-03-3118 min

Picklebrain PodcastIs Your Pickleball Paddle Right for You? EP 53Get Your Picklehead Merch HERE: https://www.pickleballplaybook.app/shop/p/spring-bowl-rltkk-jy5sr-fjw6l-dp8lg-x2kta Which paddle is right for you??? This pod we give some unique paddle tips including where to weight your paddle and why many people are using the wrong paddle… Watch so you can determine the right paddle for your game. FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can give you wings! Also, follow us on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 07:11 Are you using the rig...2024-03-1932 min

Picklebrain PodcastRally Scoring Only???This topic is certainly confrontational, but necessary if pickleball is going to continue to grow! Join us as we talk about why rally scoring is the future and let us know whether or not you agree! FOLLOW if you love pickleball! Also FOLLOW us for DAILY pickleball tips on Instagram and all social media!: @pickleheadpod 2024-03-1634 min

Picklebrain PodcastShould Protective Eyewear be Mandatory in Pickleball?This episode the Pickleheads don’t hold back in their opinions on eye protection! Is it even necessary? Should it be mandatory? Watch now and let us know your opinion as well! FOLLOW now so the pickleball fairy can make you better instantly! FOLLOW us on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod Get Picklehead Merch HERE: https://www.pickleballplaybook.app/shop/p/spring-bowl-rltkk-jy5sr-fjw6l-dp8lg-x2kta 00:00 Intro 00:25 Do you use protection? 03:55 Are paddles the problem? 08:10 Pickleball vs ra...2024-03-0521 min

Picklebrain PodcastHow Pros Defend Against THE LOB in PickleballThis pod we teach the Top 4 ways to defend a lob! We then show which is best, and why. Stick around as we get nerdy into detail with tips that can help your defense get substantially better! What’s that? You haven’t followed us yet? It’s free, so FOLLOW now to improve your game! Get Picklehead merch HERE: https://www.pickleballplaybook.app/shop/p/spring-bowl-rltkk-jy5sr-fjw6l-dp8lg-x2kta Follow us for DAILY pickleball tips on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 2024-02-2834 min

Picklebrain PodcastNEW SPORT could threaten your pickleball courts!This week the Pickleheads talk about a recently invented sport that is being played only on pickleball courts! Have you seen it? Have you played it? Will it takeover the courts? Also, we talk about how to improve your pickleball serve with just a few tweaks! Please take a few seconds to FOLLOW and your game will improve instantly! Also, follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:15 New sport threatens pickleball 16:26 How to improve your serve 2024-02-2039 min

Picklebrain Podcast3 NEW Trick Shots you probably haven’t heard of!This week we are talking about pickleball trick shots! Most of them are new and unknown so learn about them before your friends do! Trick shots can definitely score you more points on the court, if used sparingly. We reveal what these new trick shots are, and how to hit them! Stick around for a bonus trick shot that even works on advanced players! What’s that? You haven’t followed us yet? Take 2 seconds to FOLLOW and the pickleball fairy will make your game better instantly! Also, follow us on Instagram and all soci...2024-02-1430 min

Picklebrain PodcastIs Stacking a thing of the past?This week on the pod we dive into the WHY of stacking. Should you be stacking as a partnership? Is stacking a thing of the past? The Pickleheads need to get this stacking pet peeve off their chest! FOLLOW now and the pickleball fairy will magically make your game better! Also follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:55 what is stacking? 02:37 why you shouldn’t be stacking 09:00 should you half stack? 13:47 half stacking risks 20:41 what is best for YOU? 2024-02-0826 min

Picklebrain PodcastPickleball’s #1 skill to get to 5.0!The week’s pod is a banger! Get ready because we share the secret skill to becoming a 5.0+ quickly! It’s probably not what you think! Don’t miss the crazy amount of tips we share as well as a pro ready position for faster hands! Please take a second to FOLLOW! You won’t regret it. Also follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod Picklehead merch is available HERE!: https://www.pickleballplaybook.app/shop 00:00 Intro 00:55 Pickleball Playbook App 02:55 Av...2024-02-0124 min

Picklebrain PodcastWin more points by dinking HERE!This week our focus is to help you improve your game in two different ways! First, we talk about where to dink to win more points. Second, we go in depth about a mental tip that has helped both of our games substantially. If you want to get better, this is the episode for you! Please take a few seconds to FOLLOW! It means the world to us. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Advanced Dinking Strategy 12:07 Advanced Mental Strategy 2024-01-2420 min

Picklebrain Podcast44: Pickleball's Biggest Myth and how to avoid it!This week's podcast is all about debunking pickleball's biggest myth! Once we learned this concept, our skill level shot up through the roof! Who should cover the middle? We get the same answer almost every time, and it's usually the wrong one. This pod we will teach you how to cover the middle with ease! If you haven't already, please take a second to FOLLOW. It will improve your game instantly! Also, follow us on Instagram and all social media: @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:29 Respect the X 18:10 How top players apply pressure 22:27 New serve rule, again! 23:35 PPA Masters recap 2024-01-1737 min

Picklebrain Podcast43: New 2024 Rules Change AGAIN!??? Insider Info!New 2024 rules could change AGAIN!??? This week we have some inside information from pro tour refs and it’s a doozy! We also talk about new tournament formats and Austin teaches us how to perfect the backhand drop! Don’t miss it! Take 5 seconds and smash that FOLLOW button! It will only help your game improve! Also follow us on Instagram for DAILY tips and drills: @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:24 New rule recap! 01:36 Pro Ref Insider Info 06:00 Pros are struggling with new rule 12:20 Were placing bets! 15:50 New playing formats 22:00 Tips for BETTER backhand drops! 30:02 What should our punishment be?2024-01-1030 min

Picklebrain Podcast42: THIS rule will change pickleball forever!This week we’re back with a banger! This new rule could change the game of pickleball forever! It could seriously change how everyone plays the game! If you haven’t followed yet, what are you waiting for? Just click that FOLLOW button! It’s free and your game will improve right away! Also follow us for DAILY tips and drills on Instagram and all social media platforms @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 00:26 I’m so over this shot 06:45 Big names playing pro 2024 09:36 THIS rule changes everything 2024-01-0224 min

Picklebrain Podcast41: Top 5 NEW Rule Changes 2024!This week the Pickleheads are back to talk about some CRAZY rule changes that were just made for the upcoming year! We talk about each and go into detail about how they may affect your play in 2024! A couple of these changes are annoying for many so stick around until the end… What’s that? You haven’t FOLLOWED yet???!!! Smash that follow button now so the pickleball fairy can make you a better player instantly! Also follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 03:25 Rule change 1 & 2 17:55 Rule change 3 22:42 Rule change 4 29:14 Rule change 5 2023-12-2636 min

Picklebrain Podcast40: The Most Underrated Shot in PickleballThis week the Pickleheads talk about the most UNDERRATED shot in pickleball! If you can master this shot, you’ll be leaps and bounds ahead of your competitors. Stick around to learn the who, what, where when and why of this often times under appreciated shot! What’s that? You haven’t followed the pod yet? Is it because it’s too expensive? Oh wait, it’s free! FOLLOW now and watch your pickleball skills soar! Also follow us on Instagram and all social media @pickleheadpod 00:00 Intro 4:00 The 4th shot 5:44 Where to place your 4th 11:22 How to train the 4th 13:25 How to deal...2023-12-2029 min

Picklebrain Podcast39: Top Mental Strategies to Win at the 5.0 LevelThe Pickleheads are back for another exciting episode! If you want to know how to mentally dominate the game, this is the episode for you! We break down why winners continue to win, specifically focusing on the pickleball GOAT. Stick around until the end as we predict who Jack Sock’s pickleball partners will be in 2024! What’s that? You haven’t followed the podcast yet? Is it because it’s so expensive? Oh wait, it’s free! Please FOLLOW and the pickleball fairy will magically make you better at pickleball! Also follow us on Instagram and all social media where we po...2023-12-1441 min

Picklebrain Podcast38: PREDICT when to ERNE!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 16:19 Third Erne opportunity 18:45 Bonus Tips 27:18 Random but killer tip! 29:19 Are you overdoing it?2023-12-0432 min

Picklebrain Podcast37: DEFEND like a Pro in 15 Minutes!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 lob 2023-11-2814 min

Picklebrain Podcast36: 3 KEYS to Dink like a Pro!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 23:34 Austin has been Violated!2023-11-2130 min

Picklebrain Podcast35: The 3 CRUCIAL Pickleball Shots!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 12:00 Crucial Shot 3 20:40 Bonus Tips 2023-11-1324 min

Picklebrain Podcast34: Fastest Way to 5.0! 1 Secret ConceptThis 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 and bake 04:46 What is a Drip? 06:20 Tip to apply pressure 12:15 Why it’s underrated 14:45 How an...2023-11-0631 min

Picklebrain Podcast33: Playing Pickleball with Zombies!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 Playing with Zombies! 12:26...2023-10-3133 min

Picklebrain Podcast32: How to WIN a 5.0+ Pickleball Tournament!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 le...2023-10-2345 min

Picklebrain Podcast31: Become a PRO with ANY Background!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 Pro gaming career! 07:09 Why keep playing pickleball? 10:09 Where does Stefan train & with who? 11:45 Stefan’s recent...2023-10-1745 min

Picklebrain Podcast30: Boost your Pickleball IQ with THIS!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 now! Thank you for your suppor...2023-10-1031 min

Picklebrain Podcast29: Go from 4.0 to 4.5 with THIS simple fix!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 00:0...2023-10-0348 min

Picklebrain Podcast28: 3 Pro Tips for Mental Focus! (Novak Djokovic)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 all social media: @pickleheadpod 2023-09-2638 min

Picklebrain Podcast27: Pro Pat Smith! Pickleball & FitnessWe 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 you for supporting our podcast. We wouldn’t be able to do it without you...2023-09-1838 min

Picklebrain Podcast26: We Don’t Hold Back! Audience Q&A!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 FOLLOW the podcast on Apple and/or Spotify! Follow us on...2023-09-1244 min

Picklebrain Podcast25: How to Read Your Opponents!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...2023-09-0527 min

Picklebrain Podcast24: Return SECRETS Exposed! What Opponents Don't Want You to KnowThis 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! Follow us on I...2023-08-2833 min

Picklebrain Podcast23: You Serve Like My Mother-In-Law!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 Intro 03:00 Se...2023-08-2143 min

Picklebrain Podcast22: If it’s High, Let it Fly!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 wit...2023-08-1429 min

Picklebrain Podcast21: 2 BIG Pickleball Mistakes! We made them so you don't have toThis 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 in making this podcast possible. Leave us a review and please take...2023-08-0748 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 20 - You’re Doing THIS Wrong! Improve your Ready PositionThis 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 Instagram and all...2023-07-3139 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 19 - "Why is this SO COMPLICATED?!" How to Play your 1st Pickleball TournamentIt 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! Please FOLLOW if you find this information helpful. You make this podcast possible!2023-07-2424 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 18 - "I Would NEVER Do That!" Pickleball Etiquette Pt 2Is 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 follow and leave a comment! You make...2023-07-1730 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 17 - Does it Even Matter? Pickleball Etiquette Part 1In 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 other social platforms): @pickleheadpod Time...2023-07-1033 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 16 - Pickleball Controversy! “Don’t ever do that!”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! Things might get heated, so stick around! Follow us on In...2023-07-031h 17

Picklebrain PodcastEP 15 - Pro Secrets w/ Lee Whitwell: Resets & CounterattacksThis 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. We hope you enjoy! Please smash that SUBSCRIBE button! It would...2023-06-261h 01

Picklebrain PodcastEP 14 - Drop like a Pro!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 pickleball game will improve. It's time to drop like a...2023-06-1951 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 13 - 5 MUST-HAVE Pickleball habits that will change your game forever!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 Instagram @pickleheadpod Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Habit 1 6:29 Habit 2 10:32 Habit 3 13:45 Habit 4 17:55 Habit 5 2023-06-1228 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 12 - Dominate the DINK in 6 Simple Steps!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! Please take a minute to follo...2023-06-071h 10

Picklebrain PodcastEP 11 - "This is MY tournament, baby!" w/ Jay Devilliers, the Flying FrenchmanIf 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 watching/listening, you will quickly come to learn why Jay...2023-05-291h 05

Picklebrain PodcastEP 10 - Sibling Pickleball w/ Mary and Maggie BrasciaIn 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 give the Brascia sisters a quiz to see ho...2023-05-2255 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 9 - Law and Order PICKLEBALL w/ Andrea KoopIn 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 also the founder of one of the best pickleball tourname...2023-05-151h 05

Picklebrain PodcastEP 8 - 10 Mental Tips for Your PICKLEBALL Game!Have you ever played a pickleball tournament and been so nervous that it affected your game? Or, do you lose your consistency in the middle of a match? This week on the podcast, Austin & Spencer share 10 Mental Tips that will improve your pickleball game! The Pickleheads dive deep into detail with each topic and are here to help your pickleball skills grow and thrive. Also on the pod, Spencer nerds out with the Backhand Roll as he explains the why, how, where and when of this extremely beneficial shot! Stick around until the end and we promise your picklehead...2023-05-081h 18

Picklebrain PodcastEP 7 - Couple's “Pickleball” Therapy w/ Ben and Yana (Grechkina) NewellThis week on the pod we interview Ben and Yana Newell, pickleball’s cutest couple. We dig deep into their pickleball minds to see what it takes to play with your better half. If you need advice on how to successfully play with your significant other, without damaging the relationship, you’ve come to the right place. Ben and Yana provide us with a lot of mental tips to be be triumphant in this sometimes difficult endeavor. Stick around as Ben explains how he beat the John’s brothers at PPA Newport and Yana teaches us how to gradually improv...2023-05-011h 11

Picklebrain PodcastEP 6 - Evan Slaughter (fit2serve) INTERVIEW (The Funniest Man in Pickleball)In this episode we interview Evan Slaughter, who you may know on social media as, “fit2serve”. Evan provides the podcast with big laughs, a great personal story, as well as motivation for all! Throughout the podcast, you will learn more about Evan’s interesting military history and his return to civilian life. He teaches us that it’s possible to overcome addiction and fight off dark times through comedy. In case you’re wondering, the answer is yes; Evan talks about how he was first introduced to pickleball and how it has become a staple in his life and on his...2023-04-2453 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 5 - Brendon “All Day” Long INTERVIEW (Gold Medals, 1st MLP Experience & New Pickleball Tips)In this episode we interview Brendon Long, who’s been taking the professional pickleball world to the next level lately! Brendon shares how he first got introduced to pickleball, and what it takes to become a pro. He gives up all the inside details of his most recent gold at PPA Red Rock, which is quickly being considered the greatest men’s dubs match of all time! Stick around to learn inside strategies, such as paddle grips, poaching tips, and how to add more power to your game! Brendon also shows off his pickleball knowledge as we quiz him on a...2023-04-171h 08

Picklebrain PodcastEP 4 - Federico Staksrud INTERVIEW (Fed talks 2nd place MLP finish, singles strategy and how he’s quickly elevated his doubles game)In this podcast we interview singles giant, Frederico Staksrud, who shares with us his vast pickleball knowledge. Throughout the interview, Fed talks about how he came out of nowhere and finished 2nd at MLP Daytona with the BLQK Bears. Stick around as he teaches us the secrets to rapidly improving your pickleball game. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to get inside Fed’s Picklehead! 2023-04-1153 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 3 - Travis Rettenmaier INTERVIEW (MLP Trades, Doubles Strategies & Fantastic Insights)In this episode we interview Major League Pickleball owner and player, Travis Rettenmaier. Travis is a former pro tennis player who has happily transitioned to pro pickleball. In the interview we talk about why tennis sucks, the recent MLP trades between the Florida Smash and the Las Vegas Night Owls, possible MLP rule changes and more! Travis also walks us through the details of his game and shares how anyone can improve with enough repetition and focus. Why did Travis trade away the #1 right side player in the game, Collin Johns? Why was one of the most consistent females...2023-04-031h 17

Picklebrain PodcastEP 2 - DJ Young INTERVIEW (Paddlegate 2.0, Pro Secrets & MLP Details)In this episode we interview the incredible Pro Pickleball Player, DJ (Darrian) Young, who has been misunderstood in his recent paddle comments. DJ clarifies the current paddle deflection situation, shares pro pickleball strategy secrets, and is ready to take on any team that wants to get in his way at MLP Daytona! DJ also gives a match breakdown from PPA Austin and tells us who he will be playing mixed with at MLP Daytona. You won't want to miss the Right Side Demon talk about being prepared and what it takes to be a professional pickleball player! 00:00...2023-03-2359 min

Picklebrain PodcastEP 1 - Collin Shick INTERVIEW (Pickleball's New Prodigy!)In this episode we interview new Pro Pickleballer, Collin Shick, who recently shocked the world by earning a Silver Medal at PPA Daytona! Collin shares his pickleball origin story, explains what helped him be so successful in his first PPA tournament, and provides many insights on how one might quickly take their game to the next level! You won't want to miss this new prodigy talk about mental toughness as well as share some detailed pickleball strategies. How did he beat some of the top pros in the biz? Stick around and find out!... Also on the pod, Austin...2023-03-2056 min