Ep 6. The PickleBros guide to targeting and drilling

 

43:31 PickleBros Thoughts On Drilling

Get to Know PPA Pro Jessie Irvine!

0:01 What do you love most about Pickleball? 0:39 How do you feel about the diversity in the sport of Pickleball? 1:34 What are your goals for 2023? 2:37 What is something people may not know about you? 3:12 What is the hardest thing to learn about Pickleball? "I am the machine!" 4:49 What advice could you give to someone that wants to go pro? "Watch video" 5:48 What is your skincare regimen?

Interviewer: Today we have the pleasure of speaking with a passionate pickleball player. Can you tell us what you love most about pickleball?

Jessie: Well, what I love most about pickleball is the fact that I'm able to play it for the most part. You know, I used to play tennis, and I even tried to play tennis professionally. It was my goal to take it to the highest level I could. Unfortunately, due to injuries and other factors, I couldn't continue pursuing that dream. But then, around the end of 2018, I heard about the sport of pickleball. It's played on a smaller court and is easier on the body. I found it to be something I could physically do, not just casually with friends, but also compete at a high level. That's probably the biggest thing I love about pickleball.

Interviewer: That's great to hear. You also mentioned the importance of diversity in sports. Could you tell us more about that?

Jessie: Yes, absolutely. When it comes to sports like tennis or golf, where it's more individual, there is often a lack of diversity. I'm proud to represent and be one of the few diverse players in these sports. I'm somewhat used to it, coming from tennis, where there isn't much diversity in general. By playing pickleball, I hope to encourage more minorities to pick it up and start playing. I enjoy taking on the responsibility of supporting and being a role model for those who can look up to me. It's a huge responsibility because there's a lot on your shoulders. You always have to try your hardest and represent. I'm up for the challenge, and hopefully, one day there will be more diversity in these sports.

Interviewer: That's commendable. Moving forward, what are your goals for 2023?

Jessie: My goals for 2023 are centered around becoming a better partner and team player. While I always want to improve my individual game, I believe being a good partner and teammate is equally important. I want to find a balance between being serious and intense on the court while also having fun. Another goal is to stay injury-free. As I'm not as young as some of the upcoming players, remaining healthy and able to play the full year is crucial for me.

Interviewer: That sounds like a well-rounded set of goals. Now, can you share something interesting about yourself that people may not know?

Jessie: Well, before all of this began, way back when I was much younger, I was actually a dancer. Even before I started playing tennis at a young age, I was a part of a dance company. We would travel around, compete, and win medals. I did ballet, tap, jazz—pretty much everything. My goal back then was to be like the dancers in Riverdance. So, before my tennis journey started, I had a serious background in dancing, which not many people know.

Interviewer: That's fascinating. Lastly, if someone wants to go pro in pickleball, what advice would you give them?

Jessie: My best advice for someone who wants to go pro in pickleball is to watch videos of the best players and try to learn from them. I did the same when I started, watching matches of top players like Simone Jardim and Lucy Kovalova. I picked aspects from each player that I liked and tried to mimic them. Starting with the basics and mastering them is essential before adding your own style to the game. Also, don't forget to have fun along the way.

Interviewer: Thank you so much for sharing your insights and experiences with us. It was a pleasure talking to you.

Jessie: Thank you for having me.

THIRD SHOT DRIVE STRATEGIES with Leigh Waters: APP Pickleball Academy Ep. 6

 

1:13 When to use your 3rd Shot Drive 2:15 Driving The Ball 3:47 Technique

Double-handedly Changing the Game with RISING star Connor Garnett

00:00:00- Introducing pro pickleball player Connor Garnett 00:01:40 - College Tennis and the Journey to Pro Pickleball Competition 00:04:38 - First tournament experience 00:09:28 - Developing Deception, and the nuances of pro doubles PB 00:11:02 - The extremely quick rise of C. Garnett 00:14:13 - A Winning Strategy in pro singles pickleball 00:18:54 - The Importance of a Strong Serve and the Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball 00:20:30 - Evolution of Paddle Technology and Two-Handed Backhands in Pickleball 00:27:02 - From Investment Banking to Full-Time Pickleball 00:29:35 - MLP SUCCESS 00:31:52 - The Pros and Cons of Rally Scoring in Pickleball, and Which one is Preferable? 00:36:39 - Improving Dinking and Mid Court Resets in Pickleball 00:38:12 - Two-Handed Pickleball Technique and Its Evolution 00:42:40 - The Mental Side of Pickleball: Handling Pressure and Playing to Win or Playing to Lose 00:52:11 - The Tricky Process of Finding Partners in Pro Pickleball 00:59:30 - Closing thoughts and Connor Garnett pickleball camps!

We are seeing a lot more pickleball injuries, says Dr. Kavita Patel

We are seeing a lot more pickleball injuries, says Dr. Kavita Patel

UBS Reimagining the power of investing. Connecting people for a better world.

A team of brave UBS analysts is finally calling out this scourge of the sporting world, in a note titled: “Is Pickleball Driving Higher Health Care Utilisation”?

The Pickleball Mind | Amazing Brain Discoveries With Dr. Christopher K. Bray

 

00:00:00 - Introducing Dr. Christopher K. Bray 00:07:41 - The Eight Pillars of Brain Health and How They Apply to Pickleball 00:11:18 - How "COVID" exploded the game 00:14:03 - Health, Longevity, and Pickleball Performance 00:15:43 - The Social Aspect of Pickleball for Loneliness and Community Building 00:17:54 - The Life-Changing Benefits of Pickleball: Social Interaction for Mental Health 00:19:47 - The Social and Chemical Benefits of Pickleball 00:25:10 - Improving Reaction Time: Eat Blueberries?!??? 00:28:25 - Focusing on your OPTIMAL 15 minutes a day 00:33:07 - If you have the Pickleball Serving YIPS, DO THIS! 00:35:31 - Silencing the Brain Chatter and Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: The power of the mind 00:39:59 - The Mental Game: Managing Brain Chemistry and Overcoming Performance Anxiety 00:41:06 - The Mental Acuity of Top Performers: Calming the nerves the right way 00:45:23 - The Power of Positive Psychology, Is there a limit? 00:47:43 - Can Pickleball Decrease Cognitive Decline? 00:51:42 - The Top 2 Brain Health Studies of the Last Decade! 00:55:11 - The Truth about Sugar. Do I have to give it up for good?? 00:59:15 - Three Simple Things to Improve Your Life 01:06:43 - Keeping the Body and Mind Healthy, Tips for Aging Well 01:07:18 - Practicing Gratitude: The importance of gratitude and its impact on the brain 01:13:13 - The Power of Chat GPT and It's Potential Negative Impact on Society 01:16:39 - How Chris Bray ended up on a Wheaties box! 01:20:04 - Paddle Impressions by Dr. Bray? 01:22:24 - Check out the Dr. CK Bray Show 01:25:17 - The Importance of Telling the Truth as a Coach 01:26:40 - The Impact of Coaching on Personal Transformation

Mechanics of the two handed backhand

 

• Prepare
• Footwork (cha cha cha)
• Swing Pattern
• Follow Through

 

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In this episode of APP Pickleball Academy, Anna Leigh Waters joins Coach Dominic Catalano to break down the two-handed backhand topspin cross court dink roll. Anna Leigh explains how, why, and when to hit this devastating shot that will keep your opponents on their toes. 

1:32 What is the first thing you are thinking when you hit this shot? 2:13 Rolling to the kitchen line, side line tee. 2:22 Who are you setting up? 2:34 Are you trying to be defensive with the two-handed backhand topspin dink roll? 3:02 Why do you prefer that shot on defense? 3:21 Technique - Where is your paddle when you are ready to hit the ball? 3:59 What is the most dominant hand in the shot?

Why Pickleball Drills Teach You How to Win

Video: 2019 Port Ludlow - Muscle Memory Pickleball Drill Session #10

Practice makes perfect. And practice means running through drills. 

Pickleball drills help you develop techniques that give you the edge over your opponent. What's more: They teach you how to observe and accurately interpret any given situation in order to take advantage of opportunities.

Thanks to pickleball drills, picklers become adept at anticipating their opponents' strategies before they have time to execute them. This gives them the perfect opportunity for victory!

When getting into the world of pickleball, spend some time doing drills. They may seem repetitive; however, the practice will eventually pay off.

Pickleball drills increase

• Muscle memory
• Agility
• Reaction time
• Proper footwork
• Coordination
• Power

Let's go through this list of skills you need to crush the competition. We're going to examine the benefits of each, starting with improved muscle memory.

Increased Muscle Memory

Have you ever been in the middle of a pickleball game and had the feeling that your body just knew what to do? That's what we call muscle memory. And practicing drills that increase muscle memory will take your game to the next level.

It's not just about how fast your reflexes are: Having strong muscle memory helps you be more efficient with your moves, giving you an edge over your opponents. There are three ways increased muscle memory helps you win a pickleball game. They include:

• Moving with confidence
• Quick responses
• Mental fatigue reduction

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2023 Major League Pickleball San Clemente: Premier Day 4

   

YouTube Playlist Day 4

78,741 views June 20, 2023 (#1 YouTube Streamed Pickleball Video)

7:44 Seattle Pioneers vs ATX 2:11:12 New Jersey 5's vs Milwaukee Mashers

3:12:44 Lucy blows Hayden a kiss on his gift of a long ball. Hayden catches and places it on his cheek. Fast thinking!  3:13:26 Hayden gets blue carded for unsportsmanlike conduct when he exerts a vulgar expletive on his successful put-away. (NML Blog - LIve Random Thoughts)

6:01:20 New Jersey 5's vs Seattle Pioneers

MxD Highlight Game Point (Anna Leigh Waters/Hayden Patriquin vs Meghan Sheehan-Dizon/Tyler Loong) New Jersey 5's Anna Leigh Waters, Lea Jansen, James Ignatowich, Hayden Patriquin Milwaukee Mashers Callie Jo Smith, Lucy Kovalova, Andrei Daescu, Matt Wright Seattle Pioneers Ben Johns, Etta Wright, Meghan Sheehan-Dizon,Tyler Loong ATX JW Johnson, Jackie Kawamoto, Jade Kawamoto, Gabriel Tardio

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NML Blog - Live Random Thoughts

MLP Analysis & Updates (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: Challenger, Monday: Premier)