Pickleball Therapy
Episodes
Use this metric to measure your improvement | Plus - Preparing for Competitive Play | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 33
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 = ...
Are you playing formulaic pickleball? | Plus - Use these indicators to correct your stroke | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 32
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
3 tips to improve OFF COURT | Plus - Add the 2-rotation serve stack to your game | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 31
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Add Stacking to your Game | PLUS - Are You a Thinking Pickleball Player? | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 30
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stacking is a skill that is available to all levels and it can allow you to take control of the game. We discuss it in the podcast. In the riff we tal...
You are supposed to lose - Seriously - Learn this Framework | What Paddle is right for you | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 29
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Change the framework of your mind as you play. Understanding the probabilities when you are on court will help you have a better perspective. In the r...
Information overload? - Some tips | Paddle length is key | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 28
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a paddle? Listen to the riff before you buy. Before that, we are entering (if not already arrived at) information overload. We talk about ...
Focus on the rainbow - not on the pot o' gold | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 27
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you pickleball ready? Not sure? Then stay tuned for the riff at the end of the podcast. Before that, I give you an update of our tournament. And n...
Drop Serve Right for You? | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 26
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Play pickleball singles? If not, maybe give it a try. In this podcast we talk about the sport in general and give you some specific tips, including th...
Hitting unintentional intentional popups? | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 25
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you hitting with intentionality? If not, then you are probably hitting unintentional intentional popups: balls that can be attacked by your oppone...
Are your third shots beating you? | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 24
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to copy the pros can be "dangerous" to our game. There are things that pros do that maybe we are not ready for ... yet. But there are definitel...
Score more points when you understand the game | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 23
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to play better pickleball? Then you have to understand the game - how it is constructed. In this episode I share with you the serving/scoring fra...
Get Fit for 2021 | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 22
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Use these 5 pickleball fitness tips to get ready for 2021. Let's make it our best pickleball year yet. Join us at our immersive pickleball learning co...
What is this Drop Serve ??? | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 21
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The new Drop Serve Rule is causing lots of consternation out there. In this episode we tackle it and discuss potential next steps with it. Join us at ...
Prepare for Battle | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 20
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for battle BEFORE you step onto the court. It will give you more enjoyment and tranquility out there. In the riff we talk about the importance...
Setting Reasonable Expectations | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 19
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Setting reasonable expectations can help us all enjoy our on-court time a little better. Don't let the lizard part of your brain ruin your day. Also l...
Give the Gift of Pickleball | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 18
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take this time to think about giving Pickleball to someone we care about. And also giving it back to ourselves. In the rif we talk about elongat...
You Paddle's Parts - Part 2 of our Paddle Series | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 17
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paddle construction - the core, face and edge guard. What you need to know. Paddles, paddles, paddles. Hard to pick one. So much information. In this ...
What is the Paddle's Sweetspot? Part 1 of our Paddle Series | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 16
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paddles, paddles, paddles. Hard to pick one. So much information. In this series we bring you specifics about what matters and what does not with padd...
Losing focus? - Mental and Emotional Training with Dr. Peter Scales - this is the fifth and final installment in our series about mental toughness | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 15
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore: Tips and tricks to stay focused Using repetition to keep you in the moment Thinking when you train and flowing when you...
Get your Miles In - Mental and Emotional Training with Dr. Peter Scales - this is the fourth part in our series about mental toughness | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 14
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore: Creating new habits for your mental and emotional game What it means to "put the miles in" Setting reasonable expectation...
What is the No. 2 Error in Pickleball? | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 13
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pickleball is a strategic game. You can play it simple if you want. Nothing wrong with that. Get some exercise and social time. BUT ... What if you wa...
Mental and Emotional Training with Dr. Peter Scales - this is the third part in our series about mental toughness | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 12
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 3 of our interview with Coach Pete about mental and emotional training. Some heady stuff in there. In this part of the interview, Coach P...
Playing a more confident game - our interview with CJ Johnson from Better Pickleball | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 11
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our interview with CJ Johnson from Better Pickleball and Fit After 50. CJ shares with us some insights about how to be more confident and, ultimately,...
Mental and Emotional Training with Dr. Peter Scales - this is the second part in our series about mental toughness | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 10
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of our interview with Coach Pete about mental and emotional training. Some heady stuff in there. I also share a critical tip for how yo...
Mental and Emotional Training with Dr. Peter Scales - this is the first part in our series about mental toughness | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 9
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Compete - Learn - Honor. A different way to think about playing pickleball might be just what the doctor ordered to shift your mindset and give you a ...
Information overload (BEWARE) - plus avoid tennis elbow (and wrist pain) | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 8
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a student of the game? If yes, you may be studying too much. It is really hard (if at all possible) to incorporate 7 new things into your game...
Process-oriented Pickleball - the only way to really improve and have consistent results | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 7
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to improve as a pickleball player, you need to understand – and then embrace – process pickleball. Being driven by outcomes or results...
Mental toughness on the pickleball court - some of my tips | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 6
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Side out. Your serve at 4-9-1. What can you do? How do you fight back when down big in a game? You are up 10-4-2. Or you were. It is not 9-10-1 your o...
Improvement requires work - some suggestions for you | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 5
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just finished The Last Dance on Netflix. It is about the Chicago Bulls 1998 run for a 6th NBA championship. What jumped out at me was the amount of of...
Play to your strengths (and work on your weaknesses) | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 4
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maximize your advantages and minimize your disadvantages. Then take time to work on your disadvantages during drilling and practice. When you play kee...
Play the right game for YOU | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 3
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Play the best game for you. Stop worrying about what Peter, Paul, and Josephine are up to. Worry about what you are up to and what type of game best s...
Be the best pickleball player you can be - Fundamentals | Pickleball Therapy with In2Pickle | Episode 2
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You do not need a double topspin reverse shot with a pike finish to win at pickleball. What you do need are fundamentals and consistency. That is wh...
Three tips for better play | The Official WeArePickleball Podcast | Episode 1
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to improve as a pickleball player? Three tips you can do right now. And a brief rif about stacking (I think). Let us know what you think. Share i...
Pickleball Therapy (Trailer)
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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