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Picklebrain Podcast
by Picklebrain
All about pickleball! If it’s pickleball related, we’ll be talking about it. From tips and tricks to improve your game, to the latest news from the professional scene. We’re here for all you Pickleheads!
Episodes
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Why Pickleball is a Lie!
Everything you’ve been told about the origin of pickleball is a lie! This week we provide unique ways to improve your game as well as set the story of the invention of pickleball straight! FOLLOW! It’s free and it really helps us bring you quality pickleball content! 00:00 Intro 00:11 Pickleball...
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4 Pickleball Tips in 4 Minutes!
This is our most unique and informative pod to date! Want to get better at pickleball? We give you 4 killer pickleball tips in 4 minutes! Stick around until the end because there may be a few bonus tips for you as well! FOLLOW! It’s free and you’ll only improve your game by doing so! 00:00 Intro...
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You Should Always Attack in THIS Situation!
Many players find it difficult to know when to attack. This pod we give you a few gems that should help you understand when and why to attack in certain situations. Don’t miss it! Please FOLLOW! Thank you for your support! 00:00 Intro 00:17 New attack strategy 07:50 Always attack this ball Music…
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Hand/Eye Coordination and How to Improve Upon It!
This week’s pod is all about hand/eye coordination! This is vital to pickleball. The Pickleheads provide tips and tricks to improve your hand/eye coordination, so don’t miss it! FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can visit you while you sleep! 00:00 Intro 00:15 Hand/Eye Drill 02:49 Training Tool 1…
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3 Things Missing from Your Game and What to STOP Now!
This week we share 3 things that might be missing from your pickleball game, as well as 1 BIG mistake! Are you making this mistake? Watch and find out now! 00:00 Intro 04:16 First Thing 10:00 Second Thing 15:45 Third Thing 24:20 Bonus Thing Purchase Gearbox Paddles and Gear through our link to…
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Why Your Footwork is Beating YOU!
This week Austin teaches us some revolutionary footwork strategies that will absolutely change your game for the better! There’s nothing standard about this pod. Each footwork tip is unique and extremely helpful so don’t miss it! Also, we talk pickleball drama and the harshest of punishments for…
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How to WIN MORE by Dinking with a Purpose!
Don’t miss this valuable episode where we give you 4 additional dinking strategies to help you jump in skill level! Also, who covers the middle? You’ll know after listening to this episode. FOLLOW now so the pickleball genie can grant you your 3 wishes! It’s free! 00:00 Intro 00:20 Who covers the...
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4 Rare Dinking Tips for your Pickleball Arsenal!
This week we give you the 4 best dinking strategies that have brought us from beginner to advanced! Also, MLP is back, so we give our thoughts on it. Don’t miss this one! FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can visit you in your dreams! 00:00 Intro 00:12 Pro player has beef with us 04:30 Dink Tip 1...
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Why Your Rec Play is KILLING Your Game!
This week we’re back to talk about the purpose of recreational play, and how it can be Good and Bad for your game. Austin teaches us how to get better consistently, and Spencer shares MLP’s latest and craziest change yet! You don’t want to miss this one! FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can visit…
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I Played with Pickleball Pros and THIS is What I Learned!
This week Austin walks us through his experience playing with top pros! This week he played with Collin Shick, Etta Wright, Hurricane Tyra Black and Allyce Jones to name a few! Austin also played his first Pro tournament this week, so let’s see how he did! FOLLOW NOW so the pickleball genie can...
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Why Your Backhand is Broken
This week we provide a lot of tips on how to improve your backhand counter attacks! We talk about position, recognition, backswing, grip and much more! FOLLOW NOW to improve your game! Also FOLLOW us on Instagram and all social media for DAILY pickleball tips and drills: @picklebrainpod 00:00…
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Is This THE END of Stacking in Pickleball?
This pod we talk about a new pickleball strategy which might not be favorable for Stacking… Will staking go away completely? Find out, and let us know what you think! FOLLOW NOW so the pickleball fairy can visit you while you sleep! FOLLOW us on Instagram and all social media: @picklebrainpod…
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THE KEY to a Great 2-Handed Backhand!
This week we’re talking about the most popular shot in pickleball! We talk about why it’s popular, when to use it, and how to perfect it! SUBSCRIBE now! It’s Free! 00:00 Intro 02:03 Use dominant arm? 05:10 Out and Up! 08:59 Apply this to your dinks 12:04 Swing path 17:09 Drill it first!
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Honest Review of the 6 Most Popular Ball Machines!
This week we give our true opinions of the most popular ball machines on the market, so that you can decide which is best for your game! We give the positives and negatives of each, and we are not providing any discount codes, so that you can truly decide which one to purchase! SUBSCRIBE so the...
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Build the Ultimate Pickleball Player!
This week the Pickleheads build the ultimate pickleball player, based on skill! The trick is you can only use a single player for each skill. No player can be used twice! Help us build the greatest player of all time! Can you do better than us? FOLLOW NOW to instantly get better at pickleball!…
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Is Your Pickleball Paddle Right for You? EP 53
Get Your Picklehead Merch HERE: https://www.pickleballplaybook.app/shop/p/spring-bowl-rltkk-jy5sr-fjw6l-dp8lg-x2kta Which paddle is right for you??? This pod we give some unique paddle tips including where to weight your paddle and why many people are using the wrong paddle… Watch so you can...
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Rally Scoring Only???
This topic is certainly confrontational, but necessary if pickleball is going to continue to grow! Join us as we talk about why rally scoring is the future and let us know whether or not you agree! FOLLOW if you love pickleball! Also FOLLOW us for DAILY pickleball tips on Instagram and all social...
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Should Protective Eyewear be Mandatory in Pickleball?
This episode the Pickleheads don’t hold back in their opinions on eye protection! Is it even necessary? Should it be mandatory? Watch now and let us know your opinion as well! FOLLOW now so the pickleball fairy can make you better instantly! FOLLOW us on Instagram and all social media:...
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How Pros Defend Against THE LOB in Pickleball
This pod we teach the Top 4 ways to defend a lob! We then show which is best, and why. Stick around as we get nerdy into detail with tips that can help your defense get substantially better! What’s that? You haven’t followed us yet? It’s free, so FOLLOW now to improve your game! Get Picklehead...
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NEW SPORT could threaten your pickleball courts!
This week the Pickleheads talk about a recently invented sport that is being played only on pickleball courts! Have you seen it? Have you played it? Will it takeover the courts? Also, we talk about how to improve your pickleball serve with just a few tweaks! Please take a few seconds to FOLLOW…
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3 NEW Trick Shots you probably haven’t heard of!
This week we are talking about pickleball trick shots! Most of them are new and unknown so learn about them before your friends do! Trick shots can definitely score you more points on the court, if used sparingly. We reveal what these new trick shots are, and how to hit them! Stick around for a...
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Is Stacking a thing of the past?
This week on the pod we dive into the WHY of stacking. Should you be stacking as a partnership? Is stacking a thing of the past? The Pickleheads need to get this stacking pet peeve off their chest! FOLLOW now and the pickleball fairy will magically make your game better! Also follow us on…
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Pickleball’s #1 skill to get to 5.0!
The week’s pod is a banger! Get ready because we share the secret skill to becoming a 5.0+ quickly! It’s probably not what you think! Don’t miss the crazy amount of tips we share as well as a pro ready position for faster hands! Please take a second to FOLLOW! You won’t regret it. Also follow us…
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Win more points by dinking HERE!
This week our focus is to help you improve your game in two different ways! First, we talk about where to dink to win more points. Second, we go in depth about a mental tip that has helped both of our games substantially. If you want to get better, this is the episode for you! Please take a few...
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44: Pickleball's Biggest Myth and how to avoid it!
This week's podcast is all about debunking pickleball's biggest myth! Once we learned this concept, our skill level shot up through the roof! Who should cover the middle? We get the same answer almost every time, and it's usually the wrong one. This pod we will teach you how to cover the middle...
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43: New 2024 Rules Change AGAIN!??? Insider Info!
New 2024 rules could change AGAIN!??? This week we have some inside information from pro tour refs and it’s a doozy! We also talk about new tournament formats and Austin teaches us how to perfect the backhand drop! Don’t miss it! Take 5 seconds and smash that FOLLOW button! It will only help your...
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42: THIS rule will change pickleball forever!
This week we’re back with a banger! This new rule could change the game of pickleball forever! It could seriously change how everyone plays the game! If you haven’t followed yet, what are you waiting for? Just click that FOLLOW button! It’s free and your game will improve right away! Also follow…
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41: Top 5 NEW Rule Changes 2024!
This week the Pickleheads are back to talk about some CRAZY rule changes that were just made for the upcoming year! We talk about each and go into detail about how they may affect your play in 2024! A couple of these changes are annoying for many so stick around until the end… What’s that? You...
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40: The Most Underrated Shot in Pickleball
This week the Pickleheads talk about the most UNDERRATED shot in pickleball! If you can master this shot, you’ll be leaps and bounds ahead of your competitors. Stick around to learn the who, what, where when and why of this often times under appreciated shot! What’s that? You haven’t followed the...
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39: Top Mental Strategies to Win at the 5.0 Level
The Pickleheads are back for another exciting episode! If you want to know how to mentally dominate the game, this is the episode for you! We break down why winners continue to win, specifically focusing on the pickleball GOAT. Stick around until the end as we predict who Jack Sock’s pickleball...
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38: PREDICT when to ERNE!
You’ve been taught how to Erne, but do you know what to look for? For some reason, this advanced secret is rarely taught… This week we give you the TOP 3 things to look for in order to PREDICT an Erne opportunity! We guarantee this one will improve your Erne game as well as your pickleball IQ!...
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37: DEFEND like a Pro in 15 Minutes!
This is our #1 Defensive Strategy and it's been proven to work, time and time again! Let us show you how to defend like a pro in 15 minutes! Stick around because we will be dropping additional valuable pickleball tips along the way! If you haven't FOLLOWED us yet, is it because it's too…
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36: 3 KEYS to Dink like a Pro!
Are you tired of inconsistent and/or inaccurate dinks? This week we share the 3 Keys to dinking like a Pro! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, this podcast will help you improve your dinks Immediately! If you haven’t FOLLOWED this pod yet, is it because it’s too expensive? Oh wait,...
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35: The 3 CRUCIAL Pickleball Shots!
If you want to improve your pickleball game, you must have THESE 3 shots in your arsenal. This week we share what these 3 crucial shots are, why they are vital, and even when/how to use them! Stick around as we provide a bonus tip in the end to help you dominate the court! What’s that? You…
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34: Fastest Way to 5.0! 1 Secret Concept
This week the Pickleheads teach a new, killer way to apply pressure on your opponents! Learn a modified shake and bake! Stick around as we get into all of the nerdy details that will help your game soar! Please take a second to FOLLOW so the pickleball fairy can add some magic to your game.…
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33: Playing Pickleball with Zombies!
Have you ever played pickleball with Zombies??? It’s kind of a buzz kill, right?… This week we talk about making sure you enjoy playing pickleball and why you should NEVER be a pickleball zombie! Stick around as we make predictions for this week’s MLP tourney in Dallas. Also, Austin gives us an...
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32: How to WIN a 5.0+ Pickleball Tournament!
This podcast we give you the keys you need to win at the highest level! Austin is fresh off of a 5.0+ tournament so Spencer is here to squeeze all the info he can out of him! You’re going to want to check this one out! These tips and strategies will help you have success in your future…
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31: Become a PRO with ANY Background!
This episode is our most insightful yet! We interview Pro, Stefan Auvergne who teaches us how he quickly went from winning national gaming championships to winning gold as a pro pickleball player! Stefan gives us a lot of pro tips on the ERNE as well as how to get more POWER on the ball! Don’t…
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30: Boost your Pickleball IQ with THIS!
This week we explain the WHY behind certain shots and strategies! Spencer teaches why we play in a particular way in Pickleball, as well as when certain shots and strategies should occur. All of this in an effort to improve YOUR game! Austin teases a brand new paddle which will come out this…
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29: Go from 4.0 to 4.5 with THIS simple fix!
This week we are here to give you all of the knowledge possible to know when to drive and when to drop! It can be very difficult to decide when to do which but we break it down for you, in detail. We go over spin, depth, pace, location and why for each. You don’t want to miss this episode! What’s...
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28: 3 Pro Tips for Mental Focus! (Novak Djokovic)
Have you seriously not followed our podcast yet? Now is the ideal time to do so, and improve your game! This episode the Pickleheads give you 3 Pro Tips to improve your mental focus on the court, from non other than Novak Djokovic! Wherever you are on your pickleball journey, these 3 steps will...
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27: Pro Pat Smith! Pickleball & Fitness
We had an absolute blast with pro player, Patrick Smith and we hope you enjoy watching/listening! Pat teaches about the importance of fitness and overall health in pickleball. He also shares his secrets on how to juggle so many pickleball tournaments with a full-time job! The Picklehead hosts ask...
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26: We Don’t Hold Back! Audience Q&A!
Today’s episode is a little different, in a good way… This time we answer YOUR pickleball questions! In an effort to help all of our viewers/listeners, we selected your specific questions that were posed to us on the podcast and social media. Questions ranged from windshield wiper speed ups to a...
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25: How to Read Your Opponents!
We’re back together this week to drop some pickleball knowledge and have a good time! We first talk about all of the absolute Chaos surrounding the professional pickleball scene. Next, Austin teaches us how to predict where our opponents are going to hit the ball! If you haven’t followed our...
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24: Return SECRETS Exposed! What Opponents Don't Want You to Know
This episode we talk about one of the most underrated shots in pickleball, the return of serve! As always, we try to give you the best instruction we can, in order to improve your return game. We talk in detail about the main types of returns, and when to use each. We cover depth, pace, backhand…
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23: You Serve Like My Mother-In-Law!
This episode we talk about everything Serve related. Should the serve be a more dominant part of the game like tennis? Should it just be a means to an end? Should your serve be different when playing singles versus doubles? What constitutes an illegal serve and what is the consequence? We cover…
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22: If it’s High, Let it Fly!
This week on the podcast we talk about the importance of letting out balls go out. This is crucial in the game of pickleball so if you’re hitting out balls, we’re here to help you stop! How do you recognize an out ball? Believe it or not, there is way more than one way. Throughout the podcast we...
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21: 2 BIG Pickleball Mistakes! We made them so you don't have to
This week on the podcast the Picklehead hosts explore why you should never underestimate or overestimate your opponents. This can be a huge competitive disadvantage so Austin and Spencer are here to give you a few tips on how to avoid doing it. Later, the hosts explore trick shots and dirty…
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EP 20 - You’re Doing THIS Wrong! Improve your Ready Position
This episode we dive deep into the Ready Position. What is it? Why is it necessary? How does it differ from other sports? Then, we get into the weeds a bit and go full Picklehead on the subject! We review different pro’s ready positions (or lack of ready positions), and try to understand what…
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EP 19 - "Why is this SO COMPLICATED?!" How to Play your 1st Pickleball Tournament
It really doesn't need to be this complicated... This episode the Picklehead hosts walk you through how to sign up and prepare for a pickleball tournament. We talk about the monopoly that is pickleballtournaments.com and how very user unfriendly it is. What skill level should you play? We will…
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All about pickleball! If it’s pickleball related, we’ll be talking about it. From tips and tricks to improve your game, to the latest news from the professional scene. We’re here for all you Pickleheads!
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