Pickleball Fire Podcast

You know you have dedicated Pickleball players when they are on the court at 4 a.m. and they bring a portable generator to light up the courts. That's the group from Camp Pickleball who I talk to in this podcast about opening a 10-court indoor facility and how to play with and against lefties. Pickleball Fire Website

After 210 podcasts about Pickleball you might think I've covered every instructional technique possible. But today Ben Bicknese from the Pickle Haus in Chicago talks about how he teaches Pickleball from the feet up. 

I haven't recorded the podcast for a while. Still, today it is well worth listening to, as I am talking with Matt and Erin from the pickleball clinic, one of the largest Facebook groups and they put out some terrific video content. Still, I think what everybody will want to hear from them today is about speed-ups. We go into a deep dive on a topic. I really haven't talked a whole lot abo...

In this episode, Lynn welcomes Adam Richards, from High Five Pickleball, to share his analysis and experiences of professional-level pickleball. They dive deep into the game's strategies, techniques, and trends. 

In this episode, our host, Lynn, talks with Crystal Gallagher, a university student and passionate pickleball player from Connecticut, about the rapid growth of pickleball in the United States. You can complete Crystal's survey by going to https://pickleballfire.com/crystal

Do you want to know the optimal location for a third shot drop, where to hit the serve return, or which women's doubles player pro Anna Leigh should have as a partner? In this episode, you can get answers to all of these questions as I talk to Alex Spancake from Pickle Mart where we dive into data analytics and Pickleball. 

Today, we explore the incredible connection between the mind and body to help you level up your pickleball game. Qigong Master Lee Holden is here to discuss how this ancient Chinese practice can improve your pickleball performance both physically and mentally. So, if you're looking for ways to get in the zone more often and unlock your true potential on the court, this episode is for you. 

Are you suffering from Pickleball elbow? A sore back or knees? Learn how to get rid of your nagging injuries and I talk with Dr. Sanjay Saint and Coach Jes Reynolds authors of Pickleball for Life.

I'm not sure how I did it, but I never took a physics class in all my years of schooling.  So I'm happy to have on the Pickleball Fire podcast today, Tom Meyer, who will explain the physics of the game in a way that I think we can all relate to. In this episode, we discuss: Where the sweet spot of a Pickleball paddle is really located How far you should take your paddle back when hitting...

Today on the Pickleball Fire podcast, I'm talking with sports psychologist, Jen Jacobs. We discuss positive thinking on the court, how to improve your confidence, and the importance of lacing up your shoes. 

It's been a few weeks since I recorded a podcast, but today I am talking with performance coach Dr. Michelle who works with athletes to improve their focus so they can win more games. We dig in deep to give you some tips on how multi-tasking impacts your game, to stay in the present, and improve your consistency.

Curtis Reese, a fellow podcaster, is my guest today on the Pickleball Fire Podcast. It's all about instruction today as we talk about the three zones of the court along with the third shot and the lob, 

I can't believe it, but this is episode 200 of the Pickleball Fire podcast. I started the podcast in October 2020 during the worst of the pandemic when we were all stuck in our homes. I just needed something to do, and this really fit the bill. Over 2 years later here I am at number 200 and today I have, as my guest, pro Kevin Beeson. I had him on a couple of months ago and It was one of the...

You may have heard a lot about Major League Pickleball (MLP) recently with all of the well-known owners getting into the game. Well today I have on the podcast, one of the pros, Susanna Barr, who has been in every MLP season so far. So needless to say, we talk about MLP plus the fourth shot. 

When thinking about improving your pickleball game, drilling is often the first thing that comes to mind. But we can do other things off the court to help our game. 

We all have our reasons as to why we play Pickleball. But Angela Gallafent's motivation is unique as she shares what drives her during today's episode of the Pickleball Fire podcast.  Be sure to listen to this inspiring story and find out what is really in her backpack. 

Sam Veal took to Pickleball very quickly but found there was something that bothered him about game. Not enough kids were playing this great sport so he founded the First Dink Foundation to teach kids life lessons through Pickleball. 

It happens to all of us when playing Pickleball. We hit a pop up and our opponent slams the ball at us. In this episode, I talk with certified pro Dan Levine about how to handle popups. Plus we speak about a new restaurant and Pickleball concept called Crush Yard.

I connected with Erin McHugh as we were both interviewed for a segment on Pickleball for CBS Saturday Morning. Erin is an author who wrote Pickleball Is Life, The Complete Guide to Feeding Your Obsession. The book covers everything you need to know about the game with a bit of humor and wisdom for new and experienced players.

Mo Nard and her three colleagues have written the ultimate reference book, at over 400 pages, on our sport called Pickleball for Dummies. So as you might imagine we have plenty to talk about in this episode including switching, an advanced strategy used in the game.  

This is one of those episodes where I went to write the show notes, and there were just so many great instructional tips for both beginning and advanced players. Teaching pro Greg Whitfield and I talk about what is the dining room shot, why the chip and catch is essential, and what is the number one mistake made in Pickleball. 

Amy Zaterman Seltzer has been near death two times and has beaten the odds to become a Pickleball player, competing in the Nationals. Her story is one of persistence and resilience and she shares what she had done to get on the court and play.

Sometimes on the court, you see players who appear so calm, and their game looks effortless. That describes teaching pro Mike Leigh, who recently wrote a book called Zen and the Art of Pickleball. Mike and I discuss both the mind and body in this episode as we talk about video analysis, proper mechanics, and the mental game.

Dick Johnson, who is now 82 years old, has so many pickleball accomplishments including being recently inducted into the Huntsman Senior Games Hall of fame. Dick has a great story. Plus he has some excellent tips on being offensive in Pickleball and we talk about how that helps your game.

I can not believe I have done almost 200 Pickleball Fire podcast episodes and have never talked about the grip in Pickleball. So today, I have Steven Schnitzer, and we're going to discuss the continental grip, western, and even the inverted backhand.