Episodes

  • 76: Where To Find Good Pickleball, Where to Focus Your Eyes On Court, How To Play Against Tall People, and More!

    76: Where To Find Good Pickleball, Where to Focus Your Eyes On Court, How To Play Against Tall People, and More!
    Sep 2 2024
    Today Mircea Morariu and Michael O'Neal tackle YOUR pickleball questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • 75: Pro Level Dinking - Strategy, Pattern Recognition, and Commanding The Pickleball Point

    75: Pro Level Dinking - Strategy, Pattern Recognition, and Commanding The Pickleball Point
    Sep 2 2024
    Today wedelve into advanced dinking strategies to elevate your pickleball game. First we talk about recognizing and exploiting patterns on the court. What it means to be up, down, and neutral within a point, the significance of dinking technique, and effective drilling methods for skill improvement. Listeners are offered tactical advice on maintaining control during rallies and targeted drills to enhance their dinking game, all aimed at honing both technical skill and strategic mindset. 01:19 Advanced Dinking Strategy 03:43 Analyzing Pro Players' Patterns 05:44 Up, Down, and Neutral Points 08:07 Recognizing and Exploiting Weaknesses 17:54 Drilling Techniques for Dinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • (Replay 12) Pro Level Pickleball Tournament Prep And The Secret Of How To Work With A Partner and WIN

    (Replay 12) Pro Level Pickleball Tournament Prep And The Secret Of How To Work With A Partner and WIN
    Aug 20 2024
    Scott has just taken Bronze in Split Age at the Minto US Open of Pickleball in Naples Fl. While he's down there, we thought it would be a great time to tackle how to prepare for tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • (Replay 11) How to PLAY BETTER PICKLEBALL and NOT Get Hurt!!

    (Replay 11) How to PLAY BETTER PICKLEBALL and NOT Get Hurt!!
    Aug 14 2024
    How are your warmups? Are you warming up your body, as well as your shots? The pros do. You should be. Here's an insider guide to warming your body up, and what shots to warm up with to dominate those peons you call your friends. Here's the beginner jump rope workout mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/1BZM2Vre5oc CRBN Pickleball Makers of the best pickleball paddles on the planet. Use Promo Code "402P" at checkout for 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • (Replay 10) BACKHANDS! How and When to Hit A Good Backhand, and How To Learn The 2-Hander!

    (Replay 10) BACKHANDS! How and When to Hit A Good Backhand, and How To Learn The 2-Hander!
    Aug 6 2024
    Today we are chatting backhands! The "tooey" has been my preferred shot these days, but many pickleballers don't know a thing about a backhand. This show will demystify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • 74: Strategic Advancement to the Non Volley Zone (Kitchen) in Pickleball

    74: Strategic Advancement to the Non Volley Zone (Kitchen) in Pickleball
    Aug 2 2024
    In this episode of 4.0 to Pro, hosts Michael O'Neal and Mircea Morariu discuss essential strategies to enhance your game. They cover topics such as communication with your doubles partner, targeting specific areas of the court, and adjusting mid-game based on your opponents' strengths and weaknesses. Key insights include the importance of constantly discussing strategies with your partner, the effectiveness of third shot drives against powerful paddles, and the concept of following the path of the ball for optimal court positioning. Featuring expert tips from former top-ranked senior pro player Mircea Morariu, this episode provides valuable advice for players aiming to elevate their pickleball skills. 00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings 00:30 Pickleball Experiences and Challenges 01:09 Highlighting Pro Players and Their Achievements 02:25 Strategic Advancement to the Non-Volley Zone 03:56 Targeting and Communication Strategies 18:12 Positioning on the Court 24:37 Mid-Game Adjustments and Communication 29:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • (Replay 09) Adding DRIVES to Your Pickleball Arsenal; How, Where, and When to Employ Ground Strokes in Pickleball

    (Replay 09) Adding DRIVES to Your Pickleball Arsenal; How, Where, and When to Employ Ground Strokes in Pickleball
    Jul 30 2024
    (Replay Episode 9) Today we can't drive 55! Sammy Hagar references aside, we are talking ground strokes / drives in pickleball, and when, where, and how we should be hitting them. Do we go for the "hero shot", or stick with the conservative "60% drive"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • 73: The Cradle Drop - One of The Most Important Shots In Pickleball

    73: The Cradle Drop - One of The Most Important Shots In Pickleball
    Jul 27 2024
    Today we discuss "The Cradle Drop", which is a shot every pickleball player should have in their consistent arsenal. We walk through the mechanics of the shot, as well as a couple ways to drill it. It's called the "Cradle Drop" because you cradle your off hand on the paddle as you are rotating to hit the shot. This is a controlled backhand with underspin that you will use a LOT in your pickleball career. Follow http://instagram.com/brainsdocpickleball, and thanks to Mircia for stepping in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins