
Pickleball Fire Podcast
The Pickleball Fire podcast brings you instructional tips, industry news, player profiles, and inspiring stories. https://pickleballfire.com
Episodes
212 episodes
212: Strategies for Playing With and Against Lefties with Camp Pickleball
You know you have dedicated Pickleball players when they are on the court at 4 a.m. and they bring a portable generator to light up the courts. That's the group from Camp Pickleball who I talk to in this podcast about opening a 10-court indoor ...
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Episode 212
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36:37

211: Pickleball From the Feet Up with Pro Ben Bicknese from the Pickle Haus
After 210 podcasts about Pickleball you might think I've covered every instructional technique possible. But today Ben Bicknese from the Pickle Haus in Chicago talks about how he teaches Pickleball from the feet up.
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Episode 211
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24:05

210: A Deep Dive into Speed Ups with Matt and Aaron from the Pickleball Clinic
I haven't recorded the podcast for a while. Still, today it is well worth listening to, as I am talking with Matt and Erin from the pickleball clinic, one of the largest Facebook groups and they put out some terrific video content. Still, I thi...
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Episode 210
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26:38

209: 3 Advanced Tips from Pro Pickleball Play with Certified Instructor Adam Richards
In this episode, Lynn welcomes Adam Richards, from High Five Pickleball, to share his analysis and experiences of professional-level pickleball. They dive deep into the game's strategies, techniques, and trends.
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Episode 209
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29:05

208: Exploring Pickleball's Rapid Growth with Crystal Gallagher
In this episode, our host, Lynn, talks with Crystal Gallagher, a university student and passionate pickleball player from Connecticut, about the rapid growth of pickleball in the United States. You can complete Crystal's survey by going to http...
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Episode 208
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17:54

207: Unlock the Secrets of Pickleball Pros: Data-Driven Insights with Alex Spancake
Do you want to know the optimal location for a third shot drop, where to hit the serve return, or which women's doubles player pro Anna Leigh should have as a partner? In this episode, you can get answers to all of these questions as I talk to ...
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Episode 207
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24:33

206: Qigong: The Pickleball Performance Booster with Master Lee Holden
Today, we explore the incredible connection between the mind and body to help you level up your pickleball game. Qigong Master Lee Holden is here to discuss how this ancient Chinese practice can improve your pickleball performance both physical...
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Episode 206
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21:56

205: How to Get Rid of Your Nagging Injuries with Dr. Sanjay and Coach Jes
Are you suffering from Pickleball elbow? A sore back or knees? Learn how to get rid of your nagging injuries and I talk with Dr. Sanjay Saint and Coach Jes Reynolds authors of Pickleball for Life.
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Episode 205
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33:50

204: Understanding the Physics of Pickleball with Coach Tom Meyer
I'm not sure how I did it, but I never took a physics class in all my years of schooling. So I'm happy to have on the Pickleball Fire podcast today, Tom Meyer, who will explain the physics of the game in a way that I think we can all rela...
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Episode 204
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21:43

203: How to Be Positive and Build Confidence in Pickleball with Dr. Jenn Jacobs
Today on the Pickleball Fire podcast, I'm talking with sports psychologist, Jen Jacobs. We discuss positive thinking on the court, how to improve your confidence, and the importance of lacing up your shoes.
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Episode 203
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27:38

202: How to Stay in the Present to Increase Your Consistency in Pickleball with Dr. Michelle
It's been a few weeks since I recorded a podcast, but today I am talking with performance coach Dr. Michelle who works with athletes to improve their focus so they can win more games. We dig in deep to give you some tips on how multi-tasking im...
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Episode 202
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26:16

201: The 3 Zones of Pickleball with Teaching Pro Curtis Reese
Curtis Reese, a fellow podcaster, is my guest today on the Pickleball Fire Podcast. It's all about instruction today as we talk about the three zones of the court along with the third shot and the lob,
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Episode 201
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24:47

200: Improve Your Game Using Pickleball Metaphors with Pro Kevin Beeson
I can't believe it, but this is episode 200 of the Pickleball Fire podcast. I started the podcast in October 2020 during the worst of the pandemic when we were all stuck in our homes. I just needed something to do, and this really fit the bill....
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Episode 200
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27:26

199: Major League Pickleball and the 4th Shot with Pro Susannah Barr
You may have heard a lot about Major League Pickleball (MLP) recently with all of the well-known owners getting into the game. Well today I have on the podcast, one of the pros, Susanna Barr, who has been in every MLP season so far. So needless...
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Episode 199
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23:48

198: The Best Exercise for Pickleball with Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Ielmorini
When thinking about improving your pickleball game, drilling is often the first thing that comes to mind. But we can do other things off the court to help our game.
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Episode 198
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25:06

197: Playing Pickleball to Stay Alive with Angela Gallafent
We all have our reasons as to why we play Pickleball. But Angela Gallafent's motivation is unique as she shares what drives her during today's episode of the Pickleball Fire podcast. Be sure to listen to this inspiring story and find out ...
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Episode 197
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26:21

196: Paddles Not Pistols with First Dink Foundation's Founder Sam Veal
Sam Veal took to Pickleball very quickly but found there was something that bothered him about game. Not enough kids were playing this great sport so he founded the First Dink Foundation to teach kids life lessons through Pickleball.
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Episode 196
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22:19

195: The Dreaded Pop Up in Pickleball with Certified Pro Dan Levine
It happens to all of us when playing Pickleball. We hit a pop up and our opponent slams the ball at us. In this episode, I talk with certified pro Dan Levine about how to handle popups. Plus we speak about a new restaurant and Pickleball concep...
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Episode 195
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26:38

194: Pickleball is Life with Author Erin McHugh
I connected with Erin McHugh as we were both interviewed for a segment on Pickleball for CBS Saturday Morning. Erin is an author who wrote Pickleball Is Life, The Complete Guide to Feeding Your Obsession. The book covers everything you need to ...
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Episode 194
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21:37

193: Strategic Switching with Pickleball for Dummies Author Mo Nard
Mo Nard and her three colleagues have written the ultimate reference book, at over 400 pages, on our sport called Pickleball for Dummies. So as you might imagine we have plenty to talk about in this episode including switching, an advanced stra...
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Episode 193
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26:47

192: The Dining Room Shot in Pickleball with Teaching Pro Gregg Whitfield
This is one of those episodes where I went to write the show notes, and there were just so many great instructional tips for both beginning and advanced players. Teaching pro Greg Whitfield and I talk about what is the dining room shot, why the...
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Episode 192
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33:09

191: Winning Against the Odds with Amy Zaterman Seltzer
Amy Zaterman Seltzer has been near death two times and has beaten the odds to become a Pickleball player, competing in the Nationals. Her story is one of persistence and resilience and she shares what she had done to get on the court and play.
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Episode 191
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19:46

190: How to Play Zen-Like Pickleball with Teaching Pro Mike Leigh
Sometimes on the court, you see players who appear so calm, and their game looks effortless. That describes teaching pro Mike Leigh, who recently wrote a book called Zen and the Art of Pickleball. Mike and I discuss both the mind and body in th...
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Episode 190
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28:43

189: How Being More Offensive Can Help Your Game with National Champion Dick Johnson
Dick Johnson, who is now 82 years old, has so many pickleball accomplishments including being recently inducted into the Huntsman Senior Games Hall of fame. Dick has a great story. Plus he has some excellent tips on being offensive in Picklebal...
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Episode 189
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24:08

188: Pros and Cons of Different Pickleball Grips with Steven Schnitzer
I can not believe I have done almost 200 Pickleball Fire podcast episodes and have never talked about the grip in Pickleball. So today, I have Steven Schnitzer, and we're going to discuss the continental grip, western, and even the inverted bac...
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Episode 188
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25:50
