Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast

So today discuss the importance of mindset on the pickleball court. We share personal anecdotes about handling bad calls and competitive pressures, emphasizing mindset as a skill. Michael talks about a recent game where a strategic serve and a disputed call led to a shift in focus, highlighting how different responses to adversity can impact performance. Mircea provides insights into the significance of footwork and routines, sharing techniques used by top athletes like Anna Lee Waters and Rafael Nadal to maintain mental resilience. The episode concludes with practical advice on embracing gratitude and maintaining perspective while playing pickleball. 00:00 Welcome to 4.0 to Pro: Your Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast 00:26 Mindset on the Court: Handling Bad Calls and Mistakes 03:21 Turning Frustration into Motivation 08:03 The Importance of Mental Reset Routines 17:09 Footwork Fundamentals: The Key to Consistency 18:53 Gratitude and Perspective: Enjoying the Game 19:59 Closing Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Today we revisit 3rd shots, which we covered ALL THE WAY in episode 2 of the podcast. The 3rd shot has evolved so quickly since then that we thought it would be a great idea to revisit the 4 options we have, and which one has taken over the #1 spot in popularity since I've started playing in 2020! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Guess what??? Our esteemed co-host, Mircea Morariu, just won the GOLD medal at the USA Pickleball National Championships. I thought we'd have a chat and see what it takes to become a national champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Today we have a great bunch of questions from you guys! To submit your questions, find us at picklehelp.com [picklehelp.com] or 4.0_to_Pro [http://instagram.com/4.0_to_Pro] on IG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

On this ep, Mircea and Michael break down the most common scenarios in pickleball, and what your goal should be in those scenarios. It's easy to make the game really complicated, but if you can achieve these goals as you play, you'll win more games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]