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115: Lessons Learned from Comedy That Can Help Your Pickleball Game With Senior Pro Dave Fleming

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 29, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Dave Fleming is not only a senior professional player but he is also the brand ambassador for Major League Pickleball and comedian.  Dave even had a show on Broadway in New York so in this episode we also discuss lessons learned from comedy and how they can help your Pickleball game.  

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114: Evolution of the Paddle Approval Process with USA Pickleball's Carl Schmits

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 25, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
In order to use a paddle in a USA-sanctioned tournament, it needs to meet certain specifications. Carl Schmits, director of Equipment Standards for USA Pickleball, talks about how the paddle manufacturers push the limits and how the evaluation process has evolved. 

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113: The Backhand Serve in Pickleball with Senior Pro Scott Moore

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 22, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
You may know Scott Moore is one of the top senior professional players in the game. But what you may not have heard is that he is also a serial entrepreneur. In the podcast, we discuss his Pickleball venture in Prescott, Arizona. Plus we take about how and why to hit a backhand serve. 

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112: Dare to Dink in Pickleball with Author & Wimbledon Champion Sally Huss

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 18, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Sally Huss started playing Pickleball just a few months ago at the age of 81. She has already written a book on the sport. Given her background as a Wimbledon junior tennis champion, you might think the book would be on technique. Instead, Dare to Dink is a fun book that all readers will enjoy. ...

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111: Improving Your Game Through Self-Awareness with Pro Dayne Gingrich

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 15, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Dayne Gingrich is one of the top senior professionals in the game and he has incredible self-belief on the court.  However, a few years ago he has some off-court struggles where he almost ended it all.  This is a powerful episode where we talk about belief, self-awareness, and mental toughness. 

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110: Pickleball Patsy and Her Lucky Pickle with Author Gerrie Lewis

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 11, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
If you are a parent or a grandparent then you are going to enjoy today's episode as I talk with author Gerrie Lewis.  She has written an award-winning children's book about Pickleball which tells a great story and has beautiful illustrations.   

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109: Three Advanced Strategies from Pickleball Hall of Famer Steve Paranto

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 08, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Steve Paranto is the first Pickleball Hall of Famer I have interviewed on the podcast.  We talk about who is being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021, the drop serve, and three advanced strategies to help your Pickleball game. 

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108: How Bemer Therapy Can Help Your Pickleball Game with Dotti Berry & Sally Marshal

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
From time to time I like to talk about things which are kind of off the beaten path.   Today Dotti Berry and Sally Marshal are going to talk about Bemer therapy and how it can help your recovery and healing from injuries.  

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108: How Bemer Therapy Can Help Your Pickleball Game with Dotti Berry & Sally Marshall

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
From time to time I like to talk about things which are kind of off the beaten path.   Today Dotti Berry and Sally Marshall are going to talk about Bemer therapy and how it can help your recovery and healing from injuries.  

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107: The Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball with Pro Thaddea Lock

Pickleball Fire Podcast - November 01, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Professional Pickleball player Thaddea Lock has a great story about how she started playing Pickleball.  Plus she talks about her three rules of Pickleball every player should know and the two-handed backhand. 

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106: How to Start a Pickleball Club and Business with Mona Russell

Pickleball Fire Podcast - October 28, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
I  first connected with Mona Russell through the Pickleball Forum for Women on Facebook.  She signed up to be a mentor so in today's episode we cover how to start a Pickleball club and business. 

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105: Hitting Slice Shots in Pickleball with Pro Wes Gabrielsen

Pickleball Fire Podcast - October 25, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Wes Gabrielsen was told not to do three things when he first started taking Pickleball seriously.  But now all the professionals are doing those things including hitting slice shots. 

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104: Going All In For Pickleball with Laura Kemp from Chicken N Pickle

Pickleball Fire Podcast - October 21, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Laura Kemp likes to go all in for whatever she is doing and Pickleball has been no different for her.  Tear a ligament in her knee?  She plays in a wheelchair.  Retire from teaching science?  Become the Pickleball Manager for Chicken N Pickle in Grand Prairie Texas. 

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103: How Vision Training Can Improve Your Pickleball Game with Lukas McKnight

Pickleball Fire Podcast - October 18, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Wouldn't it be great to know where the ball is going a split second faster?  Well Lukas McKnight from Vizual Edge talks about how you can improve your sports vision and game. 

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102: Hosted Housing for Pickleball with Janice Mundee

Pickleball Fire Podcast - October 14, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Janice Mundee came up from a great idea after spending $1,000 to travel to a tournament.  It is called hosted housing and it allows Pickleball players to connect and have a place to stay with others who enjoy the game. 

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101: The Importance of the Lob Shot in Pickleball with Wimbledon Champion JoAnne Russell

Pickleball Fire Podcast - October 11, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
A lot of you may recognize the name of the tennis player JoAnne Russell, who is a Wimbledon doubles champion.  Today  she talks about the importance of the lob shot in Pickleball.

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100: Pickleballs Road to the Olympics with IFP President Pat Murphy

Pickleball Fire Podcast - October 07, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
If you want the low down on the plans for getting Pickleball to the Olympics than this is a must listen to episode with the President of the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP). 

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099: Having Fun Through Pickleball with Jigsaw Health

Pickleball Fire Podcast - October 04, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
I knew this was going to be a fun interview and Patrick Sullivan, Jr. and Ashley Leroux from Jigsaw Health.  If you haven't seen their Pickleball commercials than you are in for a treat.  If you have seen their commercials with top professionals then you know this is going to be fun! 

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098: Combining a Passion for Music & Pickleball with Pro Jason Garriotte

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 30, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Jason Garriotte has found his two passions in life: music and Pickleball.  Learn how he plans to juggle them as he plays regularly on the professional tour next year. 

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097: A Deep Dive Into How to Hit the Backhand Drive in Pickleball with ML Johnson

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 27, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
If you have been struggling with your backhand, then this episode is for you.  ML Johnson, a college professor, talks about the technical aspect of how to hit the backhand drive. 

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096: Doing Whatever it Takes to Play Pickleball at the Highest Level with Venise Chan

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 23, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Venise Chan has had to go through a lot to be able to play Pickleball.  That is because the game is just starting to flourish where she lives in Hong Kong.  But Venise does everything she can to compete at the highest level both in Asia and the U.S. 

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095: Unusual, Off Court Methods for Developing Your Pickleball Game with Randy Kadish

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 20, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
It can be very frustrating when you are injured and cannot play Pickleball.  But Randy Kadish, due to his own injuries, has developed lots of ways to still practice Pickleball even when you cannot get on the court.  

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094: The Growth of Pickleball in England with Pro Louis Laville

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 16, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Louis Laville thought Pickleball sounded ridiculous when his mom first described the game to him.  But fast forward a couple of years and Louis is now a pro player in England and ambassador promoting the sport.

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093: How to Dink Strategically with Pickleball Coach Tony Upkes

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 13, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
The Pickleball Fire podcast brings you instructional tips, industry news, player profiles, and inspiring stories. https://pickleballfire.com

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092: How Pickleball Can Change Peoples Lives with Mandy Sacks Harnoy

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 09, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Mandy Sacks Harnoy has such an inspirational Pickleball story.  After being down in the dumps due to health issues and the death of her father, Mandy reluctantly agreed to try the sport when a friend asked.  The result of going to the courts that day changed her life so much that she now inspire...

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091: The Importance of Having Proper Footwork on the Court with the Pickleball Doctor

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 06, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
The Pickleball Doctor, Noe Sariban, talks about injury prevention and rehabilitation.  His key tip for avoiding injuries and improving your game is to have proper footwork. 

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090: The Renaissance Man of Pickleball with Dan Beeman

Pickleball Fire Podcast - September 02, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Dan Beeman's enthusiasm for the sport of Pickleball is amazing as evidenced by him naming his place in Palm Desert, California the Pickleball Palace.  When I talked to him I definitely felt like he is the Renaissance Man of the game as he is not only an ambassador and instructor but he also wrot...

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089: Big Point Pickleball with Pro Tim Hensley

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 30, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
I have talked to a lot of pros on the Pickleball Fire podcast but I don't think I've ever heard such a complete teaching system for Pickleball as the one Tim Hensley has developed.  It is called TRUST and it came from Tim's experience as a frustrated professional tennis player.  Be sure to give ...

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088: What's Going on with Jonny Pickleball Andrews

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 26, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Jonny Pickleball Andrews is quite the showman on and off the court.  He not only plays professionally but also creates entertaining events such as the Jonny Pickleball show and Around the Post, a Youtube video show covering controversial topics in the sport of Pickleball. 

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087: So Many Pickleball Tips from Teaching Pro Andy Gutierrez

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 23, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
I love these podcast episodes where the guests provide tip after tip after tip for how to improve your game.  And Coach Andy does just that in this show which is jam packed with things you should know from how much of the court you can cover based on your height to where you should target your d...

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