EPISODE · Nov 15, 2025 · 37 MIN
Pickleball's Trash Talking 10th Grader
from Smashing Plastic Podcast · host Tommy Welch
16-year-old pickleball prodigy Julian Slive drops absolute gems in this episode of the Smashing Plastic Podcast — revealing the mindset, grind, and game-breaking shots that are turning heads in the pro scene. From developing his two-hand roll and winning clutch points at 10-10, to his unshakable “play your game” mentality, Julian shares how he’s learning to win under pressure, chasing the dream through the APP tour, and proving that size doesn’t matter in pickleball — skill does. We dive into: His secret to that insane backhand roll Why tennis players dominate pickleball How to master pressure points like a pro What parents should really do to support young players The future of youth pickleball Why you should ignore the critics and play YOUR game Julian’s already one of the most exciting young talents in the sport — watch now before everyone else figures it out. Follow Julian: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatrightsideguy
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16-year-old pickleball prodigy Julian Slive drops absolute gems in this episode of the Smashing Plastic Podcast — revealing the mindset, grind, and game-breaking shots that are turning heads in the pro scene. From developing his two-hand roll and winning clutch points at 10-10, to his unshakable “play your game” mentality, Julian shares how he’s learning to win under pressure, chasing the dream through the APP tour, and proving that size doesn’t matter in pickleball — skill does. We dive into: His secret to that insane backhand roll Why tennis players dominate pickleball How to master pressure points like a pro What parents should really do to support young players The future of youth pickleball Why you should ignore the critics and play YOUR game Julian’s already one of the most exciting young talents in the sport — watch now before everyone else figures it out. Follow Julian: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatrightsideguy
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