Bite Size Pickleball Podcast
Unique, fun, and concise pickleball tips from sportswriter Rick Cipes, who has written for over 50 publications including the L.A. Times, ESPN Magazine, and he is a regular writer for Pickleball Magazine
Buy Rick’s new book: "How to Play Better Pickleball,” as well his latest book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance,” both available on Amazon.
Rick is also the host of the popular Facebook Group: Bite Size Pickleball (7.9 thousand followers), a newsletter at https://bitesizepickleball.substack.com/ and he owns the pickleball clothing and gift shop at https://bitesizepickleball.com/ Use discount code VIPcustomer10.
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Please feel free to reach out to Rick at info@bitesizepickleball.com.
Episodes
97 episodes
How Micro-aggressions are Holding You Back
Micro-aggressions are the tiny little things that add up and keep you from tapping your pickleball peak performance. Make sure to read Rick Cipes' "How to Play Better Pickleball" and "Pickleball Riffs" books available at Amazon.&nbs...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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7:48
Be Willing to Stop and Ask for Directions
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rants about, usually, dudes who continually try to hack their way through the game, and why it is a big friggin' waste of time.Check out the pickleball books Rick has written
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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8:18
Interviewing Legends
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes recounts his experiences interviewing a couple of legends along the way as he produces his basketball docuseries Full Court Shadow.
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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11:16
The Value of Preparation
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares why it's so important to be prepared and make a plan. Mainly, so you have confidence enough to chuck that plan aside and go with the flow.Check out
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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9:44
Agenda and Flow
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes talks about how his trip to New York City applies to learning a lesson about pickleball.Make sure to check out Rick's latest book Pickleball Riffs
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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7:32
Don't Get Lost Down the Neanderthal Hole
Bite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine writer, Rick Cipes discusses the difference of playing chess, or checkers, when it comes to pickleball. WTF? Just listen.Check out Rick's latest book
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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9:06
Pickleball Riffs The New Book
Bite Size Pickleball host chats about his
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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6:30
Your Eyes Are on the Wrong Prize!
Bite Size Pickleball host and regular Pickleball Magazine contributor Rick Cipes explains why you're focusing on the wrong thing when you play and how that impacts your play.Make sure to read Rick's book How to Play Better Pickleball
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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2:57
Your Pickleball Kryptonite
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes gives you a few ideas on how to calm yourself down so you can tap the flow more often in pickleball. Make sure to read Rick's highly reviewed book How to Play Better Pickleball
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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6:53
Pickleball Paddle Review: Perseus IV
Bite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine writer, Rick Cipes breaks down the new Joola Perseus IV.Check out Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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5:48
Preparation Meets Opportunity
Bite Size Pickleball host discusses how important preparation is in our pursuit of greatness.Check out Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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5:20
It May Be Good to Have a Plan
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses why it is good to have a plan on the court, and on the court of life, and why it’s also good to be open to chucking that plan and going with the flow.Read Rick’s 5-star reviewed book "How to...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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7:34
10 Dad Jokes About Peak Performance
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes is always going on about being “in the zone,” or “flow” as it is also known, he figured he would collab with his fav collaborator and come up with some dad jokes on the topic.Read Rick’s book How to P...
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Season 2
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Episode 85
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5:30
How Slow Can You Go?
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down why it’s so important to learn how to slow down your mind when you’re playing pickleball.Read Rick’s book "How to Play Better Pickleball"
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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5:52
What’s Blocking Your Flow
More discussion on what it takes to stay in the flow in pickleball and in life from Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes.Check out Rick’s book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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9:40
The Secret Power of Flow
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses his favorite analogy for finding the flow, not only in life, but in pickleball!If you’re interested in the flow, read Rick’s book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performanc...
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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7:20
Chaos is in the Air, What Can You Do About It?
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares an anecdotal story about having to duck some chaos on the court and what can be done about it, as the ducker, and the duckee.Read Rick’s books How to Play Better Pickleball, and 11 Ways of the...
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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6:36
The Foundation of Pickleball Is?
Bite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine contributor, Rick Cipes discusses how important it is to have the proper foundation, and mechanics, in order to have an effective pickleball game.Read the
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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4:54
One of the Most Delicate Subjects in Pickleball
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes lays out his .5 Rule.Check out Rick’s books, How to Play Better Pickleball, and 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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10:01
Practice Like a Pro
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses his experience drilling with the pro Wes Burrows and how important it is not to play from a place of threat. Buy Rick’s book
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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5:12
Exciting Bite Size Pickleball News
And Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares his New Years resolution. Read the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter.
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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6:48
The Good, the Bad, and the Fugly
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down why it’s so important to eliminate the fugly from your game.Join the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter.Buy Rick’s book
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Season 2
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4:38
Got the Yips?
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down how to get oneself out of a mean case of the yips so you don’t turn into Chuck Knoblauch. Make sure to listen to Rick’s second podcast The Athletic Warrior available anywhere you are list...
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Season 2
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9:16