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Life Lessons from Pickleball™E82: Rick Cipes: The Zen of PickleballWriter and creator Rick Cipes joins us to talk storytelling, sport, and the mindful side of the game. A longtime Pickleball Magazine contributor and author of How to Play Better Pickleball and Pickleball Riffs, Rick shares practical tools for breathing, self-talk, and finding flow on the court. We swap fun tales from his Bite-Size Pickleball world, including celebrity cameos, and explore his new docuseries Full Court Shadow about athletes stepping out of a parent’s legacy. Tune in for the laughs, stay fo...
2025-11-1836 min
Bite Size Pickleball PodcastHow Micro-aggressions are Holding You BackMicro-aggressions are the tiny little things that add up and keep you from tapping your pickleball peak performance. Make sure to read Rick Cipes' "How to Play Better Pickleball" and "Pickleball Riffs" books available at Amazon.
2025-10-1707 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastBe Willing to Stop and Ask for DirectionsBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rants about, usually, dudes who continually try to hack their way through the game, and why it is a big friggin' waste of time.Check out the pickleball books Rick has written available on Amazon.
2025-09-1508 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastInterviewing LegendsBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes recounts his experiences interviewing a couple of legends along the way as he produces his basketball docuseries Full Court Shadow.
2025-08-1511 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThe Value of PreparationBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares why it's so important to be prepared and make a plan. Mainly, so you have confidence enough to chuck that plan aside and go with the flow.Check out Rick's pickleball books at Amazon.
2025-07-2709 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastAgenda and FlowBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes talks about how his trip to New York City applies to learning a lesson about pickleball.Make sure to check out Rick's latest book Pickleball Riffs available at Amazon.
2025-06-2907 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastDon't Get Lost Down the Neanderthal HoleBite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine writer, Rick Cipes discusses the difference of playing chess, or checkers, when it comes to pickleball. WTF? Just listen.Check out Rick's latest book Pickleball Riffs available at Amazon.
2025-06-0509 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastGot Excuses?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rails about one of his least favorite things: Pickleball players making excuses.Make sure to read Rick's book "How to Play Better Pickleball" now also available in an audio version at Amazon. Support the show
2025-04-0606 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastYour Eyes Are on the Wrong Prize!Bite Size Pickleball host and regular Pickleball Magazine contributor Rick Cipes explains why you're focusing on the wrong thing when you play and how that impacts your play.Make sure to read Rick's book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon.
2025-03-3002 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastYour Pickleball KryptoniteBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes gives you a few ideas on how to calm yourself down so you can tap the flow more often in pickleball. Make sure to read Rick's highly reviewed book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon.
2025-03-2406 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastPickleball Paddle Review: Perseus IVBite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine writer, Rick Cipes breaks down the new Joola Perseus IV.Check out Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon.
2025-03-1605 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastPreparation Meets OpportunityBite Size Pickleball host discusses how important preparation is in our pursuit of greatness.Check out Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon.
2025-03-1005 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastIt May Be Good to Have a PlanBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses why it is good to have a plan on the court, and on the court of life, and why it’s also good to be open to chucking that plan and going with the flow.Read Rick’s 5-star reviewed book "How to Play Better Pickleball" available now at Amazon.
2025-03-0207 minBite Size Pickleball Podcast10 Dad Jokes About Peak PerformanceBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes is always going on about being “in the zone,” or “flow” as it is also known, he figured he would collab with his fav collaborator and come up with some dad jokes on the topic.Read Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon.
2025-02-2205 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow Slow Can You Go?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down why it’s so important to learn how to slow down your mind when you’re playing pickleball.Read Rick’s book "How to Play Better Pickleball" available at Amazon.
2025-02-1605 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhat’s Blocking Your FlowMore discussion on what it takes to stay in the flow in pickleball and in life from Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes.Check out Rick’s book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance available on Amazon.
2025-02-0909 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThe Secret Power of FlowBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses his favorite analogy for finding the flow, not only in life, but in pickleball!If you’re interested in the flow, read Rick’s book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance" available at Amazon.
2025-02-0207 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastChaos is in the Air, What Can You Do About It?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares an anecdotal story about having to duck some chaos on the court and what can be done about it, as the ducker, and the duckee.Read Rick’s books How to Play Better Pickleball, and 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance, both available at Amazon.
2025-01-2606 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThe Foundation of Pickleball Is?Bite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine contributor, Rick Cipes discusses how important it is to have the proper foundation, and mechanics, in order to have an effective pickleball game.Read the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter. Buy Rick’s highly reviewed book How to Play Better Pickleball. Visit the Bite Size Pickleball store for the best swag, and pickleball gifts, in the land.
2025-01-1904 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastOne of the Most Delicate Subjects in PickleballBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes lays out his .5 Rule.Check out Rick’s books, How to Play Better Pickleball, and 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance available at Amazon. Rick has written for over 50 publications including the L.A. Times, ESPN Magazine, and he is currently a regular writer at Pickleball Magazine.
2025-01-1210 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastPractice Like a ProBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses his experience drilling with the pro Wes Burrows and how important it is not to play from a place of threat. Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.Read the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter.
2025-01-0505 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastExciting Bite Size Pickleball NewsAnd Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares his New Years resolution. Read the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter. Buy Rick’s books "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior" and "How to Play Better Pickleball."
2024-12-2206 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThe Good, the Bad, and the FuglyBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down why it’s so important to eliminate the fugly from your game.Join the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon. Shop the Bite Size Pickleball store. Use discount code VIPcustomer10 for 10% off.
2024-12-1504 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastGot the Yips?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down how to get oneself out of a mean case of the yips so you don’t turn into Chuck Knoblauch. Make sure to listen to Rick’s second podcast The Athletic Warrior available anywhere you are listening to this one.Check out Rick’s awesome book, “How to Play Better Pickleball” available at Amazon.
2024-12-0809 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastA Couple of Keys to Massive ImprovementBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes covers a couple of keys things you need to do in order to improve your game. One of them, not in the podcast, is buy his book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon. Rick’s second book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance is also now available at Amazon.Shop your pickleball gifts at the Bite Size Pickleball store and receive 15% off your order by using the code VIPcustomer15 by clicking here.
2024-12-0107 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWicked: Defying CivilityBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down the kick heard around the pickleball world.Make sure to listen to Rick’s second podcast The Athletic Warrior available wherever you are listening to this podcast.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.Shop the Bite Size Pickleball store for your best holiday gifts. Use discount code VIPcustomer10.
2024-11-2406 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastIs the 3rd Shot Drop Dead Forever?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes explores how misinformation and the 3rd shot gets mixed up in today’s media culture.Make sure to read Rick’s writing in the next issue of Pickleball Magazine, and buy his awesome pickleball book here at Amazon.
2024-11-1609 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastElection Hangover 2024Taking a bit of a break to explore hatred and hope in a divided nation. Followed by a fun little poem from the outgoing President Joe Biden directed at the new guy.Read Rick’s latest book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance" available at Amazon. Support the show
2024-11-1010 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThe Elephant in the RoomBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes wades into the election, in his own unique way, tying it to your pickleball game.Read Rick’s new book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance and tap more into the zone in your pickleball play.Support the show
2024-11-0311 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastDo You Have the “Right Mind”?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes on why it is so important to have the “right mind” on the court, and off it. Make sure to read the weekly Bite Size Pickleball newsletter by clicking here.
2024-10-2713 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastTake It Easy: Don’t Let the Sound of Your Own Wheels Drive ME CrazyBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes serves up a little pickleball mindfulness with a side of the Eagles.Check out Rick’s latest book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance, available here on Amazon.
2024-10-2207 minBite Size Pickleball Podcast11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior InterviewCleo Award Winning journalist Chaz Jones interviews Bite Size Pickleball’s Rick Cipes about his new book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior. Shop the coolest pickleball store in the land! Use discount code VIPcustomer10 for 10% off at check out at the Official Bite Size Pickleball Store.
2024-10-1305 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThe Right NobilityAn excerpt from host Rick Cipes' new book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior available on Amazon October 28, 2024. This is from Chapter 2 the Right Nobility.
2024-10-0611 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhat’s Deception Got to Do With It?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes introduces beginners through advanced players to a couple of ways they can add deception to their pickleball game.This episode is connected to the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter which has a video demo of what Rick is talking about. Here is a link to the newsletter.Check out the Bite Size Pickleball swag store and use the discount code VIPcustomer10 for 10% off. Join Bite Size on Facebook.
2024-09-2906 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhat’s Art Gotta Do With It?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down a recent trip to an art museum and how it relates to your pickleball game.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.Shop the Bite Size Pickleball store for the coolest in pickleball wear and gifts.
2024-09-2209 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhen NOT to Rush the NetTo support Bite Size Pickleball please consider shopping our official store.To buy Rick’s How to Play Better Pickleball book on Amazon click here. Or to donate $5 a month to the podcast click the “Support the Show” link below. Support the show
2024-09-1509 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastTwo Pickleball Lies and a TruthTo support Bite Size Pickleball please consider shopping our official store.To buy Rick’s book on Amazon click here. Or to donate $5 a month to the podcast click the “Support the Show” link below.
2024-09-0808 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastPPA Utah: What’s the Next Level Look Like?Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down the not-so-secret recipe for high level success in this podcast about his trip to a recent PPA event in Salt Lake City, Utah.Check out Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon. For some really fun pickleball clothing shop the Bite Size Pickleball store.
2024-09-0112 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastPPA Utah Experience 1Some thoughts on my trip to Utah to watch my first ever PPA event live. Check out my book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-08-2608 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastGold Medal QuoteBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares his favorite quote from the Paris Olympics and discusses how it applies to your pickleball game.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-08-1808 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastIt Ain’t Mastery Until the Game Slows Down for YouMastery doesn’t happen in any discipline until whatever you’re doing slows down for you. It’s like time just stops and you are able to exist, and play, entirely in the moment.Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes takes you inside his personal story of what he learned about going to fast.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-08-1107 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastPickleball Couples TherapyBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes reads a chapter from his book How to Play Better Pickleball on the subject of couples who play together—hopefully stay together!Buy Rick’s book at Amazon.
2024-08-0407 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHit in the Face by an OOCBAn episode inspired by getting hit in the face by an OOCB. What’s that stand for? Listen and find out.Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon.
2024-07-2810 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastDink DifferentBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes builds a case why you should be dinking more.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.Sign up for the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter.
2024-07-2112 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastSuper DUPR Girl Aline MoralesFrom my piece in Pickleball Magazine on the amazing 13-year-old, 5.1 DUPR rated player Aline Morales from Mexico.Make sure to watch the video interview with Aline on the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter. Buy the book How to Play Better Pickleball by podcast host Rick Cipes on Amazon.
2024-07-1411 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastKevin Costner and the Tao of PickleballHow the heck does a chance encounter with Kevin Costner turn into a pickleball lesson? You’ll have to tune in!Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-07-0716 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow the Beginner’s Mind Will Improve Your GameBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes goes all Zen on you in this installment of the most out-of-the-box pickleball podcast around.Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon.
2024-06-3009 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastDown the Rabbit Hole of Downward SpiralsWhat do you do when you’re headed down the rabbit hole of pickleball dysfunction? For starters, listen to this podcast! Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Read the FREE Bite Size Pickleball newsletter here.Follow the Facebook Bite Size Pickleball group here.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball here. Buy the coolest pickleball swag in the world here.
2024-06-2312 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastKey to Advancing Beyond 4.0Host Rick Cipes reads a chapter from his book How to Play Better Pickleball available on Amazon. Join the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter here.Join the Bite Size Pickleball Facebook group here.
2024-06-1607 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhat is the Magic Pickleball Potion?Exploring the magic inherent in a child and how we can transfer that to our pickleball game.Host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 outlets including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times and ESPN Magazine.Follow the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter here.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball here at Amazon.
2024-06-1011 minBite Size Pickleball Podcast2nd ShotsA chapter from the book How to Play Better Pickleball on 2nd shots.Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Make sure to follow the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook, and the Bite Size Pickleball weekly newsletter.
2024-06-0208 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhat Does the Future of Pickleball Hold?An assessment of where the sport of pickleball is going in the future from Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes. Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy his book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon. Sign up for the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter here.
2024-05-2608 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow to Use Martial Arts in PickleballA chapter read from the book How to Play Better Pickleball by Rick Cipes on how to incorporate Martial Arts into your pickleball game.Buy the book at Amazon here. Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.
2024-05-1910 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastCompetition Breakdown (Go ahead, give it to me!)A little anecdote about how music and pickleball relate in terms of competitive play.Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-05-1212 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastPickleball Mind Game Part 46What’s on Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes’ mind today? The need to improve the mind game in order to play better pickleball.Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times and ESPN Magazine. Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-05-0510 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastOn Losing and Pickleball CowboysA dual episode on anecdotal stories of loss, and pickleball cowboys who also lose, but not in the way you think! Yee haw! Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Here’s what readers are saying about Rick's book How to Play Better Pickleball:“Great book!”“I loved this book.”“By far the most impactful book on PB I’ve read so far.”“What made the book so special for me was the section on the Mind Game.”
2024-04-2809 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastFacing Your Pickleball FearsA fun anecdotal episode about why you need to face your fears on the court sooner rather than later.Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Follow the Bite Size Pickleball Newsletter here. Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon. Shop for the coolest pickleball swag around at the Bite Size Pickleball official site. Use discount code VIPcustomer10.
2024-04-2109 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastRant of The Day: 3rd Shot Drop Or ElseWhy is it so important to have a 3rd shot drop in your tool kit if you want to get good at pickleball? Listen up. Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Read the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter for free.
2024-04-1406 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow to Play Better Pickleball: The ZoneListen to a chapter from the book How to Play Better Pickleball available on Amazon. Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Click here to become a supporter of the show. Everything helps!
2024-04-0708 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow to Play Better Pickleball: 3 ChallengesA chapter from the book How to Play Better Pickleball read by writer and podcaster Rick Cipes. Rick’s work has appeared in over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, ESPN Magazine, and the L.A. Times. Sign up for the Bite Size Pickleball Newsletter.Join the Facebook group.
2024-03-3107 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastSo You Got Injured, Now What?Bite Size Pickleball talks you down from the panic ledge in this informative episode about how to deal with injury.Sign up for the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter. Referenced in this podcast, superb author on mind-body healing John Sarno.
2024-03-2412 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastGuest Host Vin Diesel’s Top 5 Pickleball TipsMega-famous actor dishes out some important pickleball tips “Diesel style.”Sign up for the new Bite Size Pickleball newsletter for more fun AND informative, out-of-the-box pickleball coverage.Have you joined our Facebook group yet?For the best in pickleball clothing and pickleball gifts use the discount code VIPcustomer10 for 10% off at the official Bite Size Pickleball website.
2024-03-1706 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastAre You a Positive or Pissy Partner?You have a choice in pickleball to be a positive partner, or a pissy partner. Which will you choose?Bite Size Pickleball podcast host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine, where he was a humor consultant.Link to the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-03-1007 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastGot Hand Speed? Then Follow the Lead of Pros Johnson and FrazierBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down a men’s gold medal match between Johnson/Frazier vs. Tardio/Daescu and offers up some tips for you to follow.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon. For the best in pickleball clothing, and pickleball gifts, check out the Bite Size Pickleball store.
2024-03-0309 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThings That Will Get You to the Next Level in PickleballBite Size Pickleball Host Rick Cipes covers some tips for every level on how they can go about stepping up their game. Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Read his new book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon.
2024-02-2511 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThe Art of PlayfulnessIn today’s podcast find out how being more playful can open your game up to surprising things.Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy his book How to Play Better Pickleball, and check out his new Bite Size Pickleball newsletter.
2024-02-1807 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow Can You Be More Super in Your Big Games?How can you best prepare for your own super bowl of pickleball? Listen on!Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Check out his book How to Play Better Pickleball on Amazon.
2024-02-1107 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow to Play Better Pickleball: SimplicityAn intro to the book How to Play Better Pickleball on the art of simplicity and how we can incorporate it into our game. Host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.
2024-02-0408 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastCreature from the Black LagoonBefore you crawl out of your personal black lagoon again, listen to this horror-filled pickled podcast. (Say that 10 times to yourself!)Host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Buy Rick’s new book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon.
2024-01-2808 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhen the High’s Not ThereWe’re all striving for the pickleball high! But can that high ever be a bad thing?Bite Size Pickleball podcast Rick Cipes delves into the drug called pickleball. Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy Rick’s new book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-01-2107 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastDudes, Why Does EGO Hurt Your Game? And Mine?EGO, it can be the downfall of the best of us, and the worst of us :)A rant from host Rick Cipes who has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-01-1406 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow to Play Better Pickleball: Your 1st TournamentSome sound advice for playing in your first pickleball tournament. Also handy info if you’ve already played competitively. Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.
2024-01-0711 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow to Play Better Pickleball: Pattern RecognitionBased on a chapter from Rick’s new book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon in a paperback, and Kindle, version. Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.
2023-12-3110 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastAre You Challenging Yourself or Playing It Safe?Are you challenging yourself? Or playing it safe? You won’t get much better if you stay “comfortable" on the court. Do you want to get better? Read Rick’s new book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon. Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.
2023-12-2407 minBite Size Pickleball Podcast“That Was My Forehand! Back the F-off!"Just a bite size opinion on the whole “that was my forehand” thing, a chapter from Rick’s new book How to Play Better Pickleball, available at Amazon. Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.
2023-12-1705 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhat Are You Doing Between the Points?A little primer on how you should be acting between the points.Bite Size Pickleball Host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Buy his book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon in paperback, and a kindle version.
2023-12-1008 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastYou Need to Be a Little More Freebird On the Court!This podcast is focused on one word you need to do more of in order to play better pickleball.Read Rick’s new book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon. Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.
2023-12-0308 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow to Play Better Pickleball: The Chess GameIf you aren’t playing chess in your pickleball game, you’re probably playing checkers, and that isn’t the way. A few tips on how to savor the action a little better and construct your moves into an overall checkmate. Taken from a chapter in Rick’s new book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon in paperback and a Kindle version. Host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Follow the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook (6.5k followers and counting).Subscribe to the podcas...
2023-11-2604 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastBe Like Water - Giving Thanks Where Thanks is DueA counter-intuitive idea for digging deep and learning to access the flow better on the pickleball court.Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Buy Rick’s new book How to Play Better Pickleball on Amazon. Help support Rick’s podcast with as little as $3 a month. Click here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209957/supporters/new
2023-11-1908 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastKenny Loggins: Highway to the Pickleball Zone InterviewBite Size Pickleball and Rick Cipes feature an interview with musician, and pickleball addict, Kenny Loggins.Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Check out the Bite Size Pickleball Official site for some fun pickleball tees, and gifts.
2023-11-0504 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhat Are the Best Ways to Play Your 4th Shot?Some suggestions on the 4th shot from Bite Size Pickleball and Rick Cipes. Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times and ESPN Magazine. Follow the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook.And subscribe to the podcast here. For the best in pickleball swag, and gifts, check out Rick’s site at https://www.bitesizepickleball.com
2023-10-2907 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastYou Keep on Playing Those Mind GamesWhat’s separating you from reaching your potential? Mindfulness work. Forget the expensive classes and spend some time delving into your biggest kryptonite: Your own mind. Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Follow the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook (6.2k followers and counting).For the funnest pickleball clothing and gifts check out Rick’s store at www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-10-2211 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastImportant Serving TipsBite Size Pickleball and Rick Cipes break down the pickleball serve.Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. You can also follow the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook.The holiday shopping season is almost upon us, check out Rick’s very cool pickleball store at www.bitesizepickleball.com for some gift ideas.
2023-10-1510 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastThe Art of the Pump FakeWhat’s a pump fake look like in pickleball? Give a listen to this podcast, and then get out there and get creative.Bite Size Pickleball is hosted by Rick Cipes who has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Check out Rick’s unique brand of pickleball clothing, and gifts, at www.bitesizepickleball.com
2023-10-0912 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow Important is the 2nd Shot in Pickleball?Some thoughts on the importance of the 2nd shot from Bite Size Pickleball’s Rick Cipes.Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Join the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook (6K followers).For the best pickleball swag, and gifts, check out the Official Bite Size Pickleball site. Use the discount code VIPcustomer10.
2023-10-0108 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastChange the Inner Dialogue, Change Your GameAll about how being too harsh on yourself on the court doesn’t serve you well. What’s the alternative? Listen to this podcast.Host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Follow the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook (6.0K followers).For the coolest pickleball clothing on the planet check out https://www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-09-2407 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastShould You Talk Julian Arnold Smack on the Pickleball Court?A few thoughts on smack-talk from Bite Size Pickleball and Rick Cipes who has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. SUBSCRIBE to this podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209957/supportFor the coolest pickleball swag around check out https://www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-09-1706 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastTop Secret Diary of a PoacherA few tips on poaching from Bite Size Pickleball, and Rick Cipes who has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Follow the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook, and for the best pickleball swag in the world check out www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-09-1006 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhat Should You Do on Your 3rd Shot?A few ideas about what you can do with your 3rd shot in pickleball.Bite Size Pickleball is hosted by Rick Cipes who has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Join the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook for more tips. And for the best pickleball gifts in the world check out www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-09-0308 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastIncrease Your Pickleball Hand SpeedA few excellent tips on how to improve your hand speed from Bite Size Pickleball and Rick Cipes. Rick has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Follow the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook (5.8 thousand members), and for the coolest pickleball gifts and clothing check out www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-08-2707 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastHow to Coach Your Partner on the CourtLet’s face it, most of us hate being coached on the court by others, but there is a way to finesse this on both sides of the equation and profit from it!Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, where he was a columnist for two years, L.A. Times, where he covered the Clippers, and ESPN Magazine where he was a humor consultant, among other things.Join the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook (5.8 thousand followers), and for the best in pickleball swag, and gifts, check out www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-08-2008 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhy Pickleball Practice on a Wall is KeyYour game will grow by leaps and bounds if you find a wall to practice on. This podcast will tell you why, and point you in the right direction with several drills to get you going.Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Follow the Bite Size Pickleball Facebook group (5.8 thousand members and counting).For the coolest pickleball swag, and pickleball gifts, around check out Rick’s site www.bitesizepickleball.com
2023-08-1311 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWhy Do We Choke in Pickleball?Some thoughts on why we tend to choke in pickleball courtesy of Bite Size Pickleball and Rick Cipes who has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Join the Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook (5.7 thousand followers).For the funnest pickleball tees and gifts check out www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-08-0612 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWanna Be a 4.5 Player? You Need to Stop Playing Like This!The majority of pickleball played under the 4.5 level comes from a place of “Kill or Be Killed,” which translates to quick points in an effort to kill your opponent before they kill you. Listen to this podcast on the subject in order to rise above it and reach 4.5 play.Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, And ESPN Magazine.Follow the Bite Size Pickleball Facebook group (5.7 thousand followers). For the best pickleball gift ideas check out: www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-07-3007 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastStarting a Pickleball Business Listen to This FirstA simply must-listen to if you have an interest in starting a pickleball business. Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Join the Bite Size Pickleball Facebook group (5.7K followers), and check out the funnest brand of pickleball clothing, and pickleball gifts, at www,bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-07-2306 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastFrom 3.5 to 4.0, Off You Go!A few basic pickleball tips for rising above the 3.5 level and conquering the 4.0 and beyond!Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, the L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine.Join Rick’s Bite Size Pickleball group on Facebook (5.6K followers).For the best in pickleball tees, and pickleball gifts check www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-07-1903 minBite Size Pickleball PodcastWTF is Mindfulness and How Can It Help My Pickleball Game?You could have the greatest physical pickleball skills in the world. But if you don’t also have the mind game to go along with it, you’ll never reach your full potential. Ready to play next level pickleball? Then you need to do this. Host Rick Cipes has written for over 50 publications including Pickleball Magazine, L.A. Times, and ESPN Magazine. Follow Rick’s group Bite Size Pickleball on Facebook.Shop for great pickleball swag, and gifts, at www.bitesizepickleball.com.
2023-07-1615 min