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Great podcast again today Tony - there are 2 things I learned from the System that help me with focus. The first is breathing - taking intentional breaths between every rally seems to help keep the brain engaged in the action. Also, at one time you or CJ mentioned playing every rally as if the score were 1-1. I try to do that and it does help!

Tony your opinion on focus was very interesting. I was just in a tournament of eight games. We had a bye after the sixth game and my focus for the game after the bye was gone. Unfortunately we lost that game I think because my focus did not come back until four points into the game. I will try to use some of the suggestions you presented in my next game. As for the rating, I think in rec play the ratings players give themselves are either overrated or underrated. I don't get caught up in my rating. It does lead to frustration and lost enjoyment of the game for most people. t

Long-sighted, positive vibrations: always a pleasure to listen. I'll take it to my matches today.

When I play I try to emulate Ben John's actions on the court. He always has the same expression on his face whether he wins or loses the point. This is a common trait seen by all great players in any sport. Internally I may be asking myself why I just missed that shot but externally I try to keep myself on an even keel, For your thoughts about antics on the court I agree 100% that the antics are something left are just immature and stupid. As you have said in the past, keep the game in perspective. It's not life and death, It is a game!!! Your self worth should not be tied to whether you win or lose. Those players yelling and screaming on the court are acting like little kids.

Always great stuff

I think the word fundamentals is overlooked by a lot of players. Why are so many recreational players offended when using this term? I understand there’s normally a reason why a player continues to miss certain shots, a fundamental! Your teachings on the 3 pillars of pickleball and embracing how to improve has changed my game. So much, I see more mistakes other players continue to make. After following you for a long time I think it would be interesting to ask followers to name their top five or ten things, that they have learned following you that led to their improvement. It could be a variety of answers from the 3 pillars.

100% a must to listen to - 1 person can say 1 thing when after playing great & switching courts for a next game & never before played ppl - 1 shouted out a very bad comment. It was so embarrassing. I walked off the court and asked someone else to play with my partner. The bottom line is I’m thick skinned, I have never been called a name on a court ever and I have been playing since October 22. This totally shut me down for two months with now my major arm & mind no longer wanting to play at all. I had just overcome six months of therapy for a bad sprain on my leg and in my hip area I was picking up playing again - mentally, negative words create additional pain in your body from such an awful jerk up. I never told him but stared him down during the rest of that game . My PB partner came over right after the match and sat by me, which was very motivational - his support was so needed at that moment. I guess it’s the bottom line is people should listen to this podcast because one word can do damage and one word can build you up.

very nice

Love the bowl of ice cream. What i changed innlast month is to avoid playing with players who bring out wrong energy in my play

Great post tony.sobtrue

Keep the name.

I like the name Pickleball Therapy. There isn’t a negative connotation to Physical Therapy…..just possibly the mental health aspect. With mental health resources being discussed more freely in public, I don’t think there is as much negativity on “therapy” as there was in the past.

What is a “therapist”? I keep hearing you mentioning the offer for us to become a therapist but I don’t understand what that entails or what the benefits are.

I like the title of Pickleball Therapy. In our society therapy is changing to a positive activity, not something to be ashamed of , so keep the title. As for 5 K thoughts, I have to agree with you. After the Chicago camp and your input I realized that my return of serve and my serve were not where they should be. So I returned to the practice court to focus first on my returns and then my serve. I was focused too much on the end result and not enough on the process. As to the empathy riff, I find the older I get the more empathetic I get and less critical I have become. Of course part of that involves Pickleball Therapy which has shown me to be more understanding and empathetic with different playing partners.

No…no….this podcast for me is therapy. Keep the name. Love it. Need it. 😊

Always an enjoyable listen; thanks so much for the tips and the mindset.

Again what a great interview tony.. such a great lusten. Be present and hyperfocus.

80.percent controls the 20 percent.so true

Yes go have fun..the biggest thing tobremember as i go to play

Great program

Great lesson..sonder.a,word inhad not heard before. I have learned to play more with the attitude you describe.

This is how we should all be.

Always grateful for your messages! Makes a huge difference in my pb world & life in general!!!

Tony another great message today. Just got back from your Chicago camp yesterday due to the rain cancelling Friday's play. Camp was outstanding. CJ, Kyleen and you were great to work with and not only were you all great instructors but were funny and kept everything light without any pressure. Your message today was something I use to teach to my physical therapy patients. Some people like to set aside 45 min to exercise which is great, but you can also make great gains with spreading your exercises throughout the day if that works for you. There are multiple opportunities to do some exercises during your day. If people look for these times they will be able to increase both their strength and flexibility which will help when they play pickleball. During the camp my one word to describe my pickleball journey was challenging. I find that the deeper you dig into the game the more you realize there will always be more to learn. You can always find things to work on if you desire to improve your game. That is what I find not only physically challenging but also mentally challenging which is great when you are a senior player like me.

Im subscribing because i can not believe that this is not a joke.

When I'm playing with friends, I play more of a placement game rather than aggressive slam, bash, or crush.

tennis is better though

This podcast left me with a big "Aha!". Comparing my self to another player's game is not smart. My new "metric" is asking the question, " Did I bring my best game today? Did I play better today than yesterday?" I want to compare myself to myself, not to another player, from one day to the next to track the state of "my game."

I just started listening to this podcast because a friend of mine told me about it. I have been playing pickleball for 2 years and I have racquetball experience. I have gotten better, I went to Tyson McGuffins pickleball camp and I drill a couple of times of week in addition to playing 2 to 3 times a week. I have gotten frustrated with my fellow rec players and they have not improved their skill level in the past 2 years. They don’t move very fast and they are happy to lose. They do not take constructive criticism lightly and they are content in just playing. I know I am competitive but I always give 110 percent but they only give about 75 percent. I listened to Sara and thought she said great things and I will take to heart. I took this week off from playing pickleball to gather my thoughts and start fresh next week with hopefully a new outlook. Great podcast and I will continue to listen.

Respect the x is a simplified version workhorse, terminator roles that Helle Sparre teaches.

Great news on coaching dylan

At a local club there are players who only play with plsyers they want to taking up court play when others are waiting to play. We have the next up paddle rack and they do not follow it or sitcout to arrange a game.

Tony..seems some players in rec play need to rank at 3.75 or 4 25 abd no better than players like me who rate at 4.0.what makes this happen when tgey are not aa good as that

Great re-framing of my thoughts about my playing when I did not pay attention to the "little things" in my playing-the details of the "craft" of my playing that, over time will coalesce into consistency.

I agree with our thoughts about so called rules. Each person has to test any rule or advice they take in. Is it compatible with their abilities or style of play? If so what happens when they test in in a game? Then you can make a more thoughtful decision.

I agree.no advice during play or not when asked for

So forehand in middle. What if you are playing with a lefty or lefty on other team. I've found lefty on other side shoots cross court and I have been guarding middle. Thoughts

I am not sure about grace. Forgiveness yes. Grace may let that slip up become a habbit.

Tony, your presentation about balance sheets does work not only in pickleball but also in life. How often do you feel down and funky about your life in general? Some people are always down and out while others have learned to focus on the positive side of the balance sheet. When those dark feelings start to drift in I will purposely focus on all the good things in my life which leads to a positive change in my mindset. Same thing goes with pickleball as you demonstrated. Good presentation.

Drill baby drill!

Your rift was right on target Tony. I was getting slammed during my play, but the last time I played I focused on recognizing the type of shots being hit and then decided to either move forward or stay in place. The people who said the video was useless were wrong and probably thought they were experts. So many players reach a level and win more than lose and decide they are at the optimal level. Unfortunately, they stop learning and stagnate. Pickleball is a journey and the only time we stop learning is when we leave this earth. As to iteration thoughts, one should always try to improve in all areas of their lives everyday! It doesn't have to be great changes but even small changes are wonderful. Every time I play my measure of success or failure is whether I have improved that day, not whether I won more then lost.

I give advice, with no apologies. Because it’s extremely frustrating to go to intermediate rec play sessions (that I PAY for) which are round robin in our area, to get paired with people who have zero strategy, don’t come to the net, do nothing but bang, have never taken a clinic, etc. Be real Tony. No one is giving advice on fancy shots. It’s basic pball 101. Attempting to bring along random partners who have no business playing in higher level sessions.

Was watching a UA-cam video by Johnkew which interviewed Andrei Daescu, Meghan Dizon and Travis Rettenmaier. His question was how important was the mental side of pickleball. All three stated that mental side of pickleball was very important for playing at your best. I hardly agree since no matter what your playing level is your physical skills are about the same level. The difference is the degree of mental strength or toughness you have. Whether staying focused, getting out of a funk and how to keep enjoying the sport despite all the outside distractions Pickleball Therapy helps with each of these areas.

I'm enjoying your podcast, Tony. Its an excellent way to frame( & name) the perspective I have and want to keep during my pickleball fun. Sonder is a new word for me! Love it 😊

I like your attitude. I only care about winning and losing when I'm in a league match or a tournament. EVERY OTHER GAME is an opportunity, not to go to my strengths, but to my weaknesses...and to improve. At the end of a the day of playing in a public pick-up game I can't tell you how many games I won or lost. But I do have a strong sense of whether I improved the shot or the technique that I was focusing on that day.

So what you are saying is that when we lose a game, that we can still be an empathetic winner.

Philippians 2:3,4 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Mudita, a Buddhist concept, "the joy one feels for another's good fortune, accomplishments, or luck." This came to mind as I listened. Great show. Thanks.

I use to get frustrated with disputed line call but decided when in doubt give it to your opponent. In the long run it really doesn't matter and there is no reason to get negative about it. As far a winning and losing go, I've learned from Pickleball Therapy that your opponents are trying to win just as you are. Sometimes you win and feel good, but when you lose feel good for your opponents since they have the same right to win the game as you do.