William Wong

Why I Hate & Love Pickleball

Sports EN ↓ 75 episodes

I wrote a top-selling Pickleball book, "Why I Hate & Love Pickleball and How You Will Too." Unlike most podcasts concentrating on players, matches, and techniques, mine delves into essential champion traits: courage, commitment, community, and communication. I share stories of everyday players like you, highlighting these crucial traits. Join me in exploring the deeper qualities that define true champions on and off the Pickleball court.

Author

William Wong

Episodes

Third Shot Drop 19.05.2024 9:53

After a year of analysis, why is this the most difficult shot to master? 3 parts: before, during, and after, and require skills: movement, defense and offense.

Writing Diary: Act 3 15.05.2024 7:06

My novel is a love story in a moden-day Tom Clancy story. What are my themes? What do I want you to take away? Courage. Spoiler Alert: I discuss parts of the novel.

Playing Leftie 04.05.2024 7:32

Why should you play left-handed? What? Playing right-handed is difficult enough. I suggest that we are sometimes our worst enemies. My pride evaporates when I play left-handed: it's a humbling and frustrating experience. It also adds weapons to my arsenal and my right-handed shots improve. Try it. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCGZ28T6 D2D: https://books2read.com/u/baB7Na

Writing Diary: Writing with Photos 01.05.2024 1:24

The episode from my Writing Diary podcast. How I write by using photos and images.

Transition Zones 28.04.2024 2:46

What are transition zones? They are areas where a player need to decide what type of shot they should hit.

"Pride" is a Top Sin 21.04.2024 3:39

Why don't players improve? Why are tennis players particularly prone to pride? Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCGZ28T6 D2D: https://books2read.com/u/baB7Na

Bonus Episode: More on Wind 17.04.2024 3:41

My daughter reached the PPA Houston finals because we drill on windy days. How best to think about the wind?

Bonus Episode: Houston PPA Women's Final 16.04.2024 3:42

Samantha Wong Parker reached her first finals. What happened behind the scenes?

Playing in the Wind 14.04.2024 3:03

Playing on a windy day is tricky. What should you consider? How do you adjust?

Get to the Line 07.04.2024 7:18

What separates an average player from a good one? Why?

Serves & Returns 31.03.2024 7:22

What is the most important stroke? Why? What is a good service percentage?

Alone Vs Lonely 24.03.2024 4:14

What is the difference between being alone and being lonely? What can you do? How can Pickleball help loneliness?

Bonus Episode: Anna Bright 19.03.2024 2:48

Following Anna Bright's two gold medals (Mixed & Women's) in Austin on March 18th, I released a bonus episode. Anna Bright achieved an unprecedented feat by defeating Anna Leigh twice in a single tournament. I spoke with Anna's dad. What makes Anna special?

Mindset 17.03.2024 7:05

What is the best mindset?

Why My Title 10.03.2024 5:31

Why did I title my book, "Why I Hate & Love Pickelball?"

Preparation 03.03.2024 4:18

What is preparation? What does it look like?

Playing with a Pro 25.02.2024 4:30

What is the attitude of pro?

Partners 18.02.2024 5:37

What is a good partner? How to be a good partner?

About the sport of Pickleball 11.02.2024 7:29

What is pickleball?

Success Vs Winning 10.02.2024 4:56

What is success? Who do I want to win the Super Bowl on Feb 11, 2024? Why?

Pickleball Slam 2 - Graf & Agassi Vs McEnroe & Sharapova 06.02.2024 1:56

My comments on Pickleball Slam 2 - Feb 4, 2024

6 C's 04.02.2024 0:27

What are the 6 C's?

Courage 04.02.2024 2:23

What is courage? How is it important on a pickleball court?

Bonus Episode: Self-confidence 03.02.2024 3:47

How does confidence affect sports performance? How did my daughter do at the PPA tournament in Phoenix? How do coaching and self-talk affect sports performance?

Introduction 29.01.2024 1:04

Why am I doing a podcast?