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

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

De: Michael O'Neal & Mircea Morariu
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Welcome to 4.0 to pro, the pickleball podcast that focuses on a single shot, tip, or strategy to improve your pickleball game with every single pocket-sized episode. Our goal is to make you better every single time you hear our voices! We are covering in-depth pickleball tips and strategies like serving, returning, drives, 3rd-shot options, dinking, faster hands, and much more! Subscribe to become a better pickleball player! . For more tips, find us on Instagram at @4.0_to_Pro. If you have a Pickleball question, submit it at http://picklehelp.com. Now get out there and DOMINATE…. but don’t forget to have fun!© 2024 Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast
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  • 56: Advanced Pickleball Strategy | Paddle Angles, Deception, and Anticipation (4.0-5.0+)

    56: Advanced Pickleball Strategy | Paddle Angles, Deception, and Anticipation (4.0-5.0+)
    Nov 21 2025
    In this follow-up to our paddle-angle masterclass, Michael and Mircea dig into the advanced version of one of pickleball’s most important (and misunderstood) skills: learning to read what your opponents are about to do before they do it. After catching up—Michael’s Thanksgiving trip to North Carolina, CRBN’s new cold-weather gear, and the limited-edition CRBN Summit paddle drop—the guys jump straight into how paddle-angle reading evolves at the 4.0–5.0 level. At this stage, everyone can dink, reset, roll, and counter. The real separator becomes: who anticipates better? And even more importantly: who disguises better? Michael and Mircea break down the specifics of how higher-level players use paddle angle, stance, and subtle body cues to hide their intentions. They talk about why the non-returning partner should basically be a walking radar—predicting drops vs drives, sliding into better positions early, and helping their partner get up with less chaos. Then they move into real on-court examples from their recent games together: • Why giving strong players their favorite patterns is a recipe for pain • How to instantly recognize flat drives that are 100% sailing long • Why racquetball-style grips almost guarantee upward-facing, out-of-control forehands • How Mircea disguises speed-ups so late that you can’t read the direction until the last millisecond They introduce the concept of half-tracking, where you use your peripheral vision to track the ball into your partner’s contact but immediately shift your eyes forward to read your opponents’ paddle angles, shoulders, hips, and swing cues. This lets you anticipate flicks, rolls, chicken-wings, and speed-ups before the ball ever crosses the net. To put it all into practice, they give three simple, powerful training ideas: Dink-only paddle-angle reads Drill cross-court or straight-on dinks and make your #1 focus predicting direction based solely on paddle angle. Slow-motion prediction training Film a point, pause before contact, and try calling the shot—line, middle, cross-court, drop, roll, or speed-up. Disguise training Learn to hold your paddle still longer and change direction at the last moment so your opponents can’t read you. The episode wraps with a huge truth bomb: If you want to keep improving past 4.0, and especially if your legs and reaction time aren’t 22 years old anymore, paddle-angle reading might be the single biggest skill you can add. It lets you move sooner, defend more confidently, and see the game two beats ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • 55: Reading Paddle Angles 101: How to See the Shot Before It Happens

    55: Reading Paddle Angles 101: How to See the Shot Before It Happens
    Oct 21 2025
    You don’t need psychic powers to know what shot’s coming next — you just need to learn how to read paddle angles. In this episode, Michael and Mircea break down the basics of anticipating your opponent’s next move before they even make contact. You’ll learn: How paddle face, wrist position, and body alignment reveal shot intent. The subtle “tells” during dink rallies that scream attack incoming. Why focusing on the paddle — not the ball — can instantly upgrade your reaction time. Simple drills to start reading opponents (and disguising your own shots). It’s the ultimate 101 lesson in seeing the game differently — and a surefire way to feel one step ahead on every rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
  • 54: Lob ‘Em Till They Cry: Mastering the Most Annoying Shot in Pickleball

    54: Lob ‘Em Till They Cry: Mastering the Most Annoying Shot in Pickleball
    Oct 8 2025
    This week on 4.0 to Pro, Michael and Mircea go sky high—literally—with an entire episode dedicated to one of pickleball’s most chaotic, misunderstood, and deliciously evil weapons: the lob. We break down when to use it, why it works, and how to make your opponents question all their life choices. From defensive desperation lobs to perfectly disguised offensive flicks, we’ll teach you how to add height, strategy, and a bit of mischief to your game. Plus: 🏓 The psychology of the lob — why just the threat changes how people play 🔥 When (and why) to lob over the strong-side poacher 💨 Wind, spin, and paddle angle: how to stop sailing it long 🤝 Partner strategy — who stays, who goes, and how not to take a ball to the face 😈 The lob-drop-lob combo that ruins friendships but wins games Stick around for stories from our recent Pickler Universe camp, the joy of post-game drinks in street clothes, and the eternal debate: should both partners retreat on a lob, or should one stay to cover? If you’ve ever been lobbed into oblivion—or secretly love being that person—this episode is your permission slip to start sending balls to the moon. 🎧 Listen now and go lob responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
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These guys do a great job. I’m finding the cross over from 3.Something to 4 much easier after finding these guys! I like it all! Keep it up and thank you!!

Love listening to them talk strategy

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Great content and very fun! I really enjoy the friendly banter. I like that each episode focuses on one shot.

Great Pickleball podcast

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So true, but hard to do, unless you really want to get better. If you listen and drill what’s taught, you will get better.

Good Advise

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Thank you for concentrating on one subject in each podcast. This allows you to cover the subject thoroughly. I have learned so much from listening to you!

Excellent tips!

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