Pickleball Fire Podcast

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162: A Salute to the Pickleball Community with Author Larry Blundred May 19, 2022

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We all have our reasons why we play Pickleball and author Larry Blundred is no different. However, he takes the sport a step further by writing books about Pickleball to salute both the community and his late wife. Let's get to the intro so you can hear from Larry and learn about the critters in his book.

161: Three Keys to Winning Singles Matches in Pickleball with Senior Pro Axel Irestedt May 16, 2022

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In 2018, Pickleball was just getting started in Sweden. A friend of Axel Irestedt heard about the game and told Axel he found the sport for them. He was right as Axel finished third in senior pro singles in the recent U.S. Open. So, in this episode, we take a deep dive into how to be a successful singles player.

160: Pickleball Behind Prison Walls with Roger BelAir May 12, 2022

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Here I am in Florida on my last day at the beach. I am enjoying the sun and the weather, and I'm working on putting together this podcast episode where I interview Roger BelAir. And he is somebody who just reminded me of how fortunate I am to live my life and play Pickleball. But he has such an interesting story because he has been bringing Pickleball to people in prison. Now I have to warn you. This episode is very compelling between the story and the fact that Roger is an excellent speaker. Also he talks about his relationship with one of the Pickleball founders, Barney McCallum. So let's get to the intro to hear from Roger.

159: How to Level Up Your Pickleball Game with Pro Jordan Briones May 09, 2022

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Pickleball Pro Jordan Briones is well-known for his high-quality teaching videos. So, in this episode of the Pickleball Fire podcast, we talk about how you can level up your game.

158: Finding Your Opponent's Weaknesses with Pro Neil Mediratta May 02, 2022

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This is one of those podcast episodes where the audio isn't quite as good as it usually is, but it is well worth listening to because I'm talking with Neil Mediratta who recently had a big win in men's doubles against two of the top players in the world. We also take a really deep dive into how to evaluate your opponent's tendencies.

157: From Australia to the U.S. Open in Pickleball with Pro Sarah Burr Apr 28, 2022

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I had the chance to interview Sarah on her off day at the U.S. Open where she is playing every event possible. She is from Australia and it is her first tournament in the U.S. She jumped right into the professional division, playing Simone Jardim in the first round. She is also looking forward to playing in the mixed qualifier today.

156: Mastering the Spin Shot in Pickleball with Senior Pro Mark Napartovich Apr 25, 2022

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Mark Napartovich could not play table tennis and badminton due to an injury to his right shoulder. So, he started playing Pickleball left-handed, eventually becoming a senior professional. In this episode, we talk a lot about spin (especially side spin and underspin), as this is something Mark mastered in table tennis, and it is a tactic that can help your Pickleball game.

155: How to Overcome 3 Frustrations on the Pickleball Court with Pro Christina Bolton Apr 18, 2022

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Christina Bolton was surprised when she was asked to create a video about why you get frustrated on the Pickleball court. That is because even Christina admits she can have a temper on the court. So perhaps she is one of the best people to ask about this topic as she has several tips on overcoming frustrations on the Pickleball court.

Pickleball Fire Podcast Thursday Shows Apr 14, 2022

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153: How to Know Your Rating with the Pickleball Pirates Joey Gmuer Apr 11, 2022

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I hope you have seen Joey Gmuer on the Pickleball Pirates Youtube Channel. He is not only entertaining but also puts out some great instructional content. Today he gives tips on what to do when you opponent attacks, how to surprise people you regularly play with and how to determine your Pickleball rating.

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