You win when you lose (seriously) | PLUS What it means to compete on the pickleball court | Pickleball Therapy with WeArePickleball | Episode 59

When we think of winning as getting to 11 first and losing as when our opponents get to 11 before we do, we rob ourselves of the benefits that can come from score losi...

BONUS Episode - Self-Study, Lessons, Clinics, Camps - What is/are right for you? | Pickleball Therapy with WeArePickleball | Episode 58A

Players ask CJ and me all the time what the best way to improve is. Should they take lessons or maybe a clinic? Is self-study enough to accomplish my objectives? What ...

How Your Self 1 is sabotaging your play | PLUS Pickleball Empathy - It is a Thing | Pickleball Therapy with WeArePickleball | Episode 58

There are two you's on the court, Self 1 and Self 2. Self 2 is your ally when you play pickleball. Self 1? Not so much. Self 1 just yaps your ear off with nonsense whi...

Are you playing High to Low or Low to High? | PLUS Do I belong on Court 1? | Pickleball Therapy with WeArePickleball | Episode 57

Do you understand the concept of playing high to low - as opposed to low to high? If not, you may be getting yourself in trouble on the pickleball court. In this podca...

The No. 1 key to playing your best pickleball | PLUS out call controversy - what to do? | Pickleball Therapy with WeArePickleball | Episode 56

What is it that the advanced pickleball players in your area do that you may not be taking full advantage of? In this podcast we share with you the No. 1 key to what t...

There is ONLY ONE way to deal with Bangers (find out what it is) | PLUS the power of "no thank you" | Pickleball Therapy with WeArePickleball | Episode 55

If you are facing bangers, there is only one solution: use the out of bounds. If you hit every ball banged at you, it will make for a long day on the courts. In this p...

The windshield wiper red herring (a potentially devastating distraction) | PLUS rec vs competitive play | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 54

Red herrings can distract us on our pickleball improvement paths. They take away time and focus from the areas that we need to work on. This particular red herring, ho...

Take Advantage of Opportunities | PLUS how will rally scoring impact your game | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 53

Pickleball is a game of error reduction. True. But to improve you also have to learn how to take advantage of opportunities that arise. In this episode we explain what...

What did we learn the last year - playing YOUR game and more | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 52

This is our 1 year episode (at least if you subscribe to the 52-week year). During the past year we have traveled quite a ways down our pickleball path; sharing ideas ...

You are a Pickleball Athlete | PLUS is inertia holding you back? | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 51

Are you a pickleball athlete?  It depends. Are you a pickleball athlete? Why would I ask that question twice like that? It is because the answer is wholly up to you. Y...

Dealing with "OUT" Balls | PLUS avoid the popcorn ceiling | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 50

If you are engaging the "out" balls, you are leaving points on the table (court?) and not playing your best pickleball. In this episode we tell you how you reclaim tho...

The first pillar of your best pickleball - are you working on it? | PLUS is it high or deep? | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 49

There are three pillars to you playing your best pickleball. In this podcast we delve into the first pillar: the mechanical one. Let us know if you want to be notified...

Lynn Cherry for Pickleball Fire is our guest | PLUS Your Journey | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 48

Lynn Cherry, the host of Pickleball Fire Podcast shares with us some of her thoughts about pickleball, including some solid tips for how to maintain a healthier perspe...

How do you know if you are improving - 3 suggestions | PLUS Appreciate the Battle | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 47

You are working on improvement; on becoming a better Pickleball player. But how do you know if you are, in fact, getting better? In this episode we offer you 3 suggest...

Are you working on the Second Pillar (what is the Second Pillar anyways??) | PLUS Ready Position is more than the paddle | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 46

To play your best pickleball you need to "see" the game. This is where the Second Pillar comes in. It is not just how to hit the ball. It is what shot to hit when. The...

On-court frustration? Reframing might help | PLUS Deb Harrison on growing in the game | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 45

It is common to feel a bit frustrated out there. We expect X from ourselves and often end up with Y. We can work harder to improve but, perhaps, we can also reframe th...

Pickleball - a Lifelong Learning Project | PLUS the Advantage of Neutralizing | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 44

There is a lot to learn in pickleball. A lot. The endless nature of learning in pickleball can seem a downside. It can lead to frustration and dismay. But what if you ...

The Pickleball Summit is a wrap | Success Leaves Clues | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 43

THE Pickleball Summit gathered nearly 30 presenters all experts in their field covering a wide range of topics pertinent to your improvement as a pickleball player. In...

SPECIAL Episode || Two themes from THE Pickleball Summit | Episode 42 (Special)

Two these became apparent from THE Pickleball Summit presenters:  1. the soft game will improve your play and 2 keep it simple (CJ and I are all about fundamentals at ...

Win the firefight by defusing the bang-bang | Plus - Use this Drill | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 41

Much rec play in pickleball is bang-bang and then bang some more. If you are the biggest banger in your group, then this works out pretty well for you. But what if you...

The 2 Things You Need to Play Optimal Pickleball | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 40

If you are looking to play optimal pickleball, you need two things: (1) the ability to hit the shot you are trying to hit (third shot, serve, punch volley, etc) and (b...

Forget the Score | Plus - There is more to Pickleball than Shots | Pickleball Therapy with VIPickleball | Episode 39

Focusing on the score can distract you from obtaining the best results for your game. Focus instead on the next rally or, better yet, the next shot. The results - the ...

Should you target an opponent? | Plus - Pickleball Agility | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 38

Are you targeting or being targeted when you play pickleball? In rec play? Tournament? This week we address this often mis-used strategy. In the riff, I share a sean p...

Trust the process and your results will follow | Plus - What to do about the difficult player? | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 37

Too often we focus on our results. This can distract us from progress; progress which is made by focusing on the process. A sound process will give you the results you...

BAD Advice Alert - Rushing to the Non-Volley Zone Line | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 36

Bad advice can hurt more than just your chances of winning a rally or a game. It can significantly derail your progress as a player. In this podcast we tackle one of t...

Fix this error in your game (it's a big one) | Plus - What is it to win? | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 35

Why are you popping the ball up? Hitting the smashes 3 feet out of bounds? Probably because of your stroke being too long. Find out what I mean in the podcast. In the ...

What you can learn from the best in the game | Live from the 2021 US Open | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 34

The best players do nothing special. They know winning is about doing the mundane. Over and over. That is how you win. Join us at our immersive pickleball learning com...

Use this metric to measure your improvement | Plus - Preparing for Competitive Play | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 33

How do you know if you are improving - moving forward? Use time as a metric to determine whether you are headed in the right direction. Longer game = better play. Shor...

Are you playing formulaic pickleball? | Plus - Use these indicators to correct your stroke | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 32

You can have a place for your serve and return, and even a target for your third shot. But after that there are too many variables in play for a set formula to work. W...

3 tips to improve OFF COURT | Plus - Add the 2-rotation serve stack to your game | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 31

Can you improve off court? Absolutely, unequivocally and, in case that is not clear enough, 100%. In this episode we share 3 specific tips you can use to improve your ...