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

Today we talk about coach Scott Fliegelman's experiences and anticipation for the U.S. Open in Naples, Florida, his role as a color commentator for the Split Age Mixed Pro event, and his strategy and hopes for moving up from a bronze medalist position. Michael and Scott discuss the impact of paddle power on the game, sharing insights on selecting paddles for competitive play and the transition to more powerful paddles. They stress the importance of communication in doubles, emphasizing the need to call shots and work as a team to reduce confusion. The episode also covers the effectiveness of wall drills for improving volley games and reactions. Listener questions are addressed throughout, focusing on partner selection, stacking tactics for maximizing strengths, and strategies for poaching shots in doubles play.

00:00 Welcome to the 4.0 to Pro Podcast!

00:11 Scott's Adventures at the U.S. Open

00:35 Color Commentary and Tournament Insights

02:00 Evolving Game: Then and Now

03:34 Listener Q&A: Partner Selection and Gameplay Strategy

12:17 Powerful Paddles: Game Changer or Not?

18:15 Managing Emotions on the Court

21:32 Wall Drills and Improving Your Game Solo

24:48 Effective Communication in Doubles Play

28:54 Poaching Strategy in Doubles

30:47 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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