Pickleball Cheat Code
The show for competitive pickleball players who want to level up their game.
Hosted by touring pro and top online coach Tanner Tomassi alongside high-level coach and aspiring pro Brodie Smith, Pickleball Cheat Code is your weekly deep dive into what actually wins matches.
Whether you’re a 4.0 grinding for gold or a 5.0 chasing a pro dream, this podcast is your shortcut to smarter decisions, better patterns, and more wins. No fluff. No beginner basics. Just real talk from two players who are in the trenches—competing, learning, and leveling up right alongside you.
New episodes every week on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
18 episodes
Cheat Codes to Increase Your DUPR
Want a higher DUPR? Brodie and Tanner break down their top 5 cheat codes to improve your rating—from smart tournament strategy to who you’re drilling with. Whether you're chasing pro status or just trying to crack 4.5, this episode has th...
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Episode 16
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25:41
Behind the TruFoam Genesis 4 (and how to win one)
The TruFoam Genesis 4 is finally here—and today, we’re telling the full story behind the most anticipated CRBN release yet. From early fails to final launch, we’re walking through the design process with CRBN co-founders Kyle Goguen and Garrett...
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Episode 15
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30:37
How Tanner Won APP Gold (and what to apply to your game)
Tanner Tomassi just won gold—and today we’re breaking it all down. From quarterfinals to the championship match, we’re digging into the matchups, momentum swings, and mindset behind a dominant APP performance. Plus, what it’s like to play...
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Episode 14
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25:40
Win More Pickleball Tournaments
You trained. You drilled. You planned your strategy. Now it’s game day—and all that prep only matters if you execute. In this episode, we break down how to stay locked in mentally and physically throughout your tournament: from mindset, m...
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Episode 13
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32:41
Mastering the Pickleball Reset
Resets might not make the highlight reel—but they win matches. In this episode, we dive deep into the mechanics of great resets: when to use them, how to stay relaxed under pressure, and why high-margin targets are key. Plus, Tanne...
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Episode 12
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27:37
Drill Smarter, Not Harder
Drilling can make or break your progress—but most players are doing it wrong. In this episode, we talk through how to make your practice time intentional, how to tell if your drilling is actually working, and what kinds of reps are underrated. ...
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Episode 11
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36:23
Biggest Amateur Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Some advice in the pickleball world just… doesn’t hold up. In this episode, we break down the biggest amateur mistakes we see (even at the pro level), and the myths that might be holding you back. We’re talking timing, paddle track...
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Episode 10
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30:28
Choosing the Right Paddle & Gear w/ Chris Olson
Your paddle might be holding you back—and the right one could level up your game instantly. In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Olson of Pickleball Studio to break down paddle tech, paddle shape, lead tape, and how to build the ...
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Episode 9
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45:58
Dominating Defense with Allyce Jones
She’s fast, fearless, and fired up about defense. This week, we’re joined by pro player Allyce Jones to break down how to dominate on defense—including footwork, communication, and mindset. Plus, how her volleyball background gives her a...
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Episode 8
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40:33
Pre-Tournament Strategy
If you want to win, your prep starts before the tournament. This week, we’re diving into how to use rec games to get tournament-ready, scout your team’s strengths and weaknesses, and create a flexible game plan tha...
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Episode 7
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25:05
How to Win Hands Battles
Hands battles are fast, chaotic—and absolutely winnable if you know what you’re doing. This week, we break down how to control the ball's height, stay calm under pressure, and train your hands to react faster than your opponent’s. Plus, we buil...
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Episode 6
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28:29
Control the Kitchen (NVZ)
The Kitchen is where games are won—or lost. This week, we're diving into what it takes to own the NVZ: applying pressure, forcing mistakes, and becoming the kind of player your opponents are afraid to hit to. Plus: what Tanner...
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Episode 5
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44:09
Dink Like a Pro
Want to win more dink battles? We’re breaking down pro-level dinking strategies—from how to isolate opponents in two-on-one scenarios to the critical drills you probably aren’t spending time on. Plus: Tanner melts Brodie’s brain with his side-s...
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Episode 4
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39:33
Mastering the Midcourt
Struggling in the transition zone? In this episode, we break down how to master the midcourt—when to reset vs. attack, why your split-step timing matters, and how cross-court resets can be your cheat code. Plus: how Brodie turns drilling into a...
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Episode 3
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33:15
3rd Shot Drops & Drives
Should you drop or drive your third shot? This episode dives into the decision-making behind one of the most critical shots in pickleball. Brodie and Tanner break down when to drop vs. drive, how pros adjust based on the situation, and w...
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Episode 2
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38:25
Serving & Returning
Want to level up your serve and return game? This episode breaks down what separates high-level players from amateurs—including the four most important serve skills, strategic return placement, and how to eliminate common errors. Brodie ...
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Episode 1
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