Pickleball Fire Podcast

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122: From Being Clinically Dead to Certified Pickleball Instructor with Ian Hutchinson Dec 23, 2021

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I am not going to lie that this might be a tough episode to listen to as we play a one-minute clip of a 911 call. But it is important as far as Ian Hutchinson's story goes from being clinically dead to a certified Pickleball instructor.

121: How to Hit and Return the Spin Serve with Pro Daniel Moore Dec 20, 2021

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Daniel Moore had never heard of Pickleball. But his father, Scott, told him they were both going to become national champions. And they did that in 2014, winning singles titles on the same day. Fast forward a few years, and Daniel does not play as much Pickleball as he used to because he is involved in so many other aspects of the game. But today, he does take the time to discuss how to hit and return the spin serve.

120: The Popularity of Pickleball in India with Megha Kapoor Dec 16, 2021

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Pickleball is growing rapidly in the United States and Canada. But it is also expanding throughout the world including India. Megha Kapoor talks about how the game is attracting different players in India and its growth over the last five years.

119: Three Pickleball Shots You Should Master with Joe Valenti Dec 13, 2021

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The ATP, the Erne, and the Joey. These are three shots you should master to take your game to the next level. Joe Valenti and I discuss all three in this episode, including the one named after him.

118: The Growth of Pickleball Internationally with the IFP's Steve Sidwell Dec 09, 2021

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Steve Sidwell of the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) says there is no magic number of countries playing the game for getting the sport into the Olympic Games. But he has been responsible for the recent explosion of nations becoming members of the IFP.

117: How to Construct a Point in Pickleball with Pro Lee Whitwell Dec 06, 2021

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Lee Whitwell burst onto the scene when playing Major League Pickleball. As the oldest player on a team, she was even voted the Most Valuable Player of the league. This is a fun episode where she also provide lots of tips to help improve your game.

116: Bringing Pickleball to Greece with Niko & Christie Fronimos Dec 02, 2021

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The Greeks don't have a word for Pickleball. Nor do they have one for Pickle. So you might think that Niko and Christie Fronimos will have difficulty introducing the game to the country. But they are on a mission to do just that.

115: Lessons Learned from Comedy That Can Help Your Pickleball Game With Senior Pro Dave Fleming Nov 29, 2021

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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.

114: Evolution of the Paddle Approval Process with USA Pickleball's Carl Schmits Nov 25, 2021

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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.

113: The Backhand Serve in Pickleball with Senior Pro Scott Moore Nov 22, 2021

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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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